Explore 133 artefacts at The Palace Museum in Taipeiโs exhibition, The Return of Mythical Creatures in Artefacts, showcasing mythical beings from pre-Qin times to the modern era.
The Palace Museum in Taipei...
Jay Chou, Mandopop icon, drops his 16th album, Children of the Sun, with cinematic visuals and classic art references.ย
Jay Chou, a defining icon of the Chinese-language music scene, will release his 16th...
Explore Chun Bing, the traditional spring pancake of the Spring Equinox, and its history, flavours, and cultural meaning.
As spring arrives, the air softens, and fresh greens begin to appear on the table....
A journey along the literary Silk Road to attend the first Tacheng & Emin Literary Silk Road China and International Writerโs Exchange.
One of the things I was unprepared for as I began my literary...
A landmark China-UK exhibition opens at the Shanghai Museum, showcasing portraits, manuscripts, and first editions of British literary icons from Shakespeare to J.K. Rowling.
The Shanghai Museum opened...
Demos Chiangโs monochrome paintings offer a quiet pause, inviting viewers in Chengdu to reflect amid a fast-paced world.
In a city that rarely stops, one exhibition invites viewers to pause. Artist Demos...
DeepZang, the worldโs first large language model for Tibetan, debuted in Lhasa, marking a new step in bringing the Tibetan language into the AI era.
The worldโs first large language model designed for...
Discover how Chinese and British surnames like TinโField and KamโGold share meanings rooted in nature, landscape, and culture.
Surnames are more than just labelsโthey carry history, culture, and the stories...
Traditional tea farmers in Hangzhouโs West Lake area shout to awaken the mountains, marking the start of the Longjing tea spring harvest.
Drums echoed through the tea hills near West Lake on March 5th...
The Jiangkou Sunken Silver Museum in Sichuan opens to the public, displaying more than 7,000 gold and silver artefacts from major Ming dynasty discoveries.
On March 3rd, a media open day was held at the...
The annual Kew Gardens Orchid Festival are hosting a special Orchids After Hours highlighting the diversity of Yunnan.
During the day, visitors to the world-famous Kew botanical gardens are able to see...
Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe returns to Taiwan after 15 years, performing My Grand View Garden and Garden of Love, delighting audiences and strengthening cultural ties.
From February 25th to 28th,...
What defines the traditions and memories of a culture? Our second monthly selection looks at different sides of Chinese history and daily life.
These five books look at the smaller, quieter details of...
Anda Union from Inner Mongolia in China took to the stage in London on 12th February for the penultimate stop of their UK tour.
Formed in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Anda Union is a dynamic collective of musicians...
Discover how Midu Echoing, a traditional Chinese folk song from Yunnan, became a viral Phonk remix sensation worldwide.
A traditional Chinese folk song, โMidu Mountain Songโ (Midu Echoing, ๅผฅๆธกๅฑฑๆญ), has captured...
Worshippers in Macau, Hong Kong and Beijing mark the Lunar New Year by offering the first incense, continuing a long-standing tradition of prayer and renewal.
As the Year of the Horse begins, temples in...
In Northeast China, the Manchu Eight Bowls mark the start of Spring Festival with slow-cooked winter dishes shared around one abundant table.
In Northeast China, winters arrive early and stay long.
On...
The multimedia exhibition “Mosaic: The Code of Timeless Italian Art” recently opened in Beijing.
Using mosaic art as its central theme, the exhibition unfolds a cultural journey across Italy...
Happy Chinese New Year, Britain!
As red buses meet red lanterns and Highland winds carry the echo of firecrackers, the spirit of the 2026 Year of the Horse has arrived on British soil.
Ever wondered what...
Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou arrive in Beijing, exploring modern art through colour, global exchange, and new ways of seeing.
A burst of colour fills the canvas. Through shifting reds, blues,...
Chinese museums are ringing in the Year of the Horse with creative horse-themed merchandise. Hereโs a look at whatโs available.
In many Chinese museums, entry is free, yet visitors often leave having spent...
A selection of books offering fresh perspectives on Chinese society, culture and the human experience.
Whatโs worth reading from China as we begin the new year? To mark the debut of our monthly book recommendations,...
Echoes of China is a special Guzheng concert at the Royal Academy of Music, part of theย โHappy Chinese New Yearโ programme by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Peopleโs Republic of China.ย
As...
A look at Laba garlic, a seasonal Chinese dish made before the Spring Festival. From its emerald colour to the winter rituals behind it.
If youโre curious about Chinese traditions leading up to the Spring...
Hong Kong theatre troupe brings David Hareโs Skylight to Beijing in Cantonese, starring Tse Kwan-ho and Wang Wan-zhi, exploring love, loss, and social class in a fresh cross-cultural adaptation.
From January...
The Nezha Musical was performed at the Shaw Theatre in London, superbly retelling the story of Nezha for an international audience.
Three performances of Nezha were given at the Shaw Theatre in Central...
While European life often revolves around the church, many Chinese communities find their heart in the ancestral hall.
In much of Europe, the heart of a city or village is almost always the church. It...
Archaeologists at Chinaโs Yin Ruins have uncovered the earliest known evidence of wild animals kept by humans.
Recently, archaeologists at the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Henan Province, uncovered the earliest...
As the Year of the Horse approaches, explore how the horseโs enduring legacy is shaped by Chinese myth, history, and art.
From Chinaโs earliest dynasties, horses were vital to transport, warfare, and daily...
Discover Chinaโs chocolate museums and explore iconic cultural landmarks transformed into edible art.
Chocolate museums are gaining popularity worldwide. In Europe, places like Switzerlandโs Lindt Home...
From late-night openings to hands-on programs, museums across China are drawing crowds on New Yearโs Eve, signalling a shift in how people experience public culture.
As the clock struck midnight on Jan....
Explore Wu Guanzhongโs sketches, ink, and oil paintings at the Hong Kong Art Museum.
On December 23rd, the Hong Kong Museum of Art opened “Wu Guanzhong: Encountering Landscapes.” The exhibition...