Volunteers and locals repaint Tibet’s Potala Palace with milk and honey each year, keeping the “Sweet Palace” tradition alive.
Every October, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, receives its annual “beauty...
Discover the “Her Story” UK-China creative dialogue at the 2025 Yuewen Creation Conference, where Chinese and British writers and curators explore women’s stories, female narratives, and cross-cultural...
Archaeologists uncover a possible 5,000-year-old royal cemetery at China’s Liangzhu site, offering new insight into one of the world’s earliest civilisations.
At the Liangzhu site near Hangzhou, researchers...
More than twenty years ago, the man who has just won this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature travelled to China in search of a spiritual utopia inspired by its classical civilisation. Here is his story.
A...
At the World Conference on China Studies in Shanghai, international scholars delve into Chinese art, history, and heritage, exploring these topics beyond academic discussions.
The second World Conference...
The Palace Museum in Beijing celebrates its 100th anniversary, showcasing a century of heritage preservation, cultural innovation, and digital transformation.
Beneath the golden roofs and vermilion walls...
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, whose journeys to China and Japan have inspired several of his works.
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 has...
Experience the beauty and taste of China’s Cold Dew season — from golden lake crabs to fragrant chrysanthemum tea.
As a soft mist settles over China’s lakes and fields, the season of Hanlu, or Cold Dew,...
Explore the mysterious Sanxingdui civilisation as its 3,000-year-old artefacts, including bronze masks and gold faces, prepare for their first overseas exhibition.
Sanxingdui Museum Deputy Director Yu...
Explore the Liulihe Site, ancient capital of the Yan Kingdom and the origins of Beijing, with its city walls, tombs, and ruins.
On September 22, Beijing launched the Liulihe Site Archaeology Research Alliance,...
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, EAST2046, London’s first tech-art festival centred on East and Southeast Asian perspectives, hosted a full day dedicated to examining...
Discover Ba Yi Iron & Steel in Xinjiang: seven decades of steelmaking, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Zhang Ainian, now retired, never got used to wearing white shirts. Born in 1949, he moved...
Discover the stories of foreign friends who stood with China during the Anti-Japanese War, 80 years of courage and friendship.
Edgar Snow, John Rabe, John Magee, George Fitch, the Flying Tigers… These...
Discover the forgotten role of overseas Chinese in WWII — from war funding to the Burma Road, the French Resistance, and Atlantic convoys.
In the history of China’s war against Japan, one group is often...
China’s WWII veterans share their stories of bravery, sacrifice, and honour. From medals to memories, their voices keep history alive across generations.
In Beijing’s Tongzhou District, 99-year-old veteran...
The Battle of Taierzhuang in 1938 marked a turning point in China’s resistance against Japan, drawing international attention and boosting national morale during World War II.
“There may be numerous places...
In 1937, Chinese forces won their first major victory against Japan at Qiaogou, marking a turning point in China’s resistance.
On 25 September 1937, gunfire and shouting echoed through the narrow valley...
Cheung Chau, a small island near Hong Kong, played a pivotal role in a secret World War II rescue operation. Today, it blends history, culture, and island life.
When people think of Cheung Chau, a small...
Discover Lugou Bridge in Beijing, where the July 7th Incident sparked China’s War of Resistance against Japan.
In the southwest of Beijing, the Yongding River flows quietly. Spanning the river is the Lugou...
Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Theatre deliver a wonderful performance of a collection of traditional Chinese opera at the Shaw Theatre on August 21st, all themed on love.
The performance of ‘Garden of...
Explore Sihang Warehouse in Shanghai, home of the Eight Hundred Heroes. See the bullet-scarred walls and the iconic symbol of Chinese resistance.
At No.1 Guangfu Road in Shanghai’s Jing’an District, the...
At the first World Expo in London during 1851, Jili Lake Silk from Zhejiang, China, was introduced to the world and won a Gold award.
Jili Lake Silk is a type of mulberry silk that has existed for hundreds...
A British educator shares Xizang’s transformation in education, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.
Michael Crook speaks fluent Beijing dialect and often carries a fountain pen in his pocket. Born...
Discover Tai Kwun, Hong Kong’s historic heart. Explore restored heritage buildings, art galleries, and vibrant cultural events in this unique landmark.
Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong Island, Tai Kwun...
British scientist Joseph Needham’s journey across wartime China reveals the resilience of Chinese scientists under extreme hardship.
From 1943 to 1946, British scientist Joseph Needham travelled across...
Discover the Tibet Museum, Xizang’s largest cultural landmark. Explore ancient artefacts, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and experience the vibrant art and history of the region.
This summer, Du Mingyu, a “post-90s”...
The pioneering British art collective Universal Everything (UE) opens its first exhibition at Beijing 798CUBE in China.
Wandering through the darkened exhibition space of Beijing 798CUBE, light and shadow...
The 43rd Yushu Horse Racing Festival kicked off in Qinghai, showcasing thrilling races and centuries-old traditions at 4,000 meters above sea level.
On July 26, the finals of the 43rd Yushu Horse Racing...
Below Chongqing’s Nanshan Wenfeng Pagoda, an old house blends Chinese and Western styles. Nearby lies the tomb of Dr. Paul Assmy (1869-1935). Arriving in Chongqing in the early 1900s, this German...
A newly published collection of Lin Huiyin’s English letters reveals her voice, cultural insight, and cross-cultural connections in the 1930s.
On July 25, People’s Literature Publishing House announced...
An ancient salt trade route in Xizang’s Ngari prefecture returns to life through cultural tourism and local salt processing efforts.
Over a thousand years ago, more than 50 salt caravans operated in the...
Discover how people in ancient China kept cool during hot summers using natural materials, underground ice storage, and early frozen treats.
Today, air conditioners and iced drinks are essential for summer....