Ancient Rome exhibition Shanghai
From Liverpool to Shanghai — Step into Ancient Rome
Discover 131 treasures from Liverpool’s National Museums in Shanghai. Explore Roman sculptures, emperors, and interactive displays. Shanghai is now home to a spectacular journey through ancient Rome. The...
Ancient Chinese gold exhibition Beijing
Golden Journeys: Ancient Chinese Treasures Shine in Beijing
An extraordinary exhibition traces 3,000 years of gold artistry and cultural exchange across China. Gold has always captivated people — with its glow, its mystery, its timeless charm. Now in Beijing, Radiance:...
Yungang Grottoes digital restoration
Digital Restoration Brings Yungang’s ‘Six Beauties’ Back to Life
Discover how digital technology has revived the ancient “Six Beauties” statues at China’s UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes. After five months of careful digital restoration, Caves No. 7 and No. 8 of the...
Potala Palace annual repainting tradition
The “Sweet Palace" in Tibet Gets Its Annual Makeover of Milk and Honey
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...
Liangzhu royal cemetery discovery
New Discovery at Liangzhu: Clues to a 5,000-Year-Old Royal Cemetery
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...
the Palace Museum
The Palace Museum at 100: A Century of Heritage and Innovation
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...
Cold Dew festival traditions
Cold Dew Delights: A Journey Through China’s Autumn Flavours
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,...
the Temple of Heaven
Photo Essay: Celebrating Mid Autumn Festival Across China
See how China is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival across the country in this photo-essay showing everything from traditional lanterns to modern drones. Held every year on the 15th day of the 8th Month...
Joan Chen
Joan Chen on Life, Love, and Writing Her Candid Memoir
Discover Joan Chen’s journey from Chinese cinema to Hollywood, her candid memoir “Catfish”, and her reflections on life, love, identity, and creativity. Hong Kong narrowly escaped a typhoon...
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Jean-Jacques Annaud: Bridging Cultures Through Film
French director Jean-Jacques Annaud shares his experiences directing “Wolf Totem”, working in China, and his views on AI in filmmaking. French director Jean-Jacques Annaud, known worldwide...
Liulihe Site Beijing
Liulihe Site: The Origins of Beijing
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,...
Ba Yi Iron Steel xinjiang
Seven Decades of Steel and Change at Ba Yi Iron & Steel
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...
International Friends and China's War of Resistance
80 Years: Foreign Friends in China’s Fight for Peace
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...
Nanyang Volunteer
The Unforgettable Heroes: Overseas Chinese in WWII
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...
Tai’erzhuang
Taierzhuang: China’s Turning Point in World War II
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...
Pingxingguan
Qiaogou: The Battle That Ignited China’s Resistance
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...
Li Jiaqi Paris Partners Yan Lab cover
Li Jiaqi and the Chinese Brands Going Global in TV Show Paris Partners
Chinese streamer Li Jiaqi and TV show Paris Partners demonstrate the shifting trend of Chinese companies increasingly going overseas. On the banks of the Seine, along the Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Chinese...
Lugou Bridge China Resistance
Lugou Bridge: Stone Lions, Bullet Scars, and a Nation’s Memory
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...
Sihang Warehouse memorial wall
Sihang Warehouse: Defiance Marked by Bullet Holes
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...
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174 Years Ago, Jili Lake Silk Became Famous Throughout Britain
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...
Xizang education
Through the Eyes of a British Educator: Xizang’s Transformation
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...
Tai Kwun Hong Kong
Discover Tai Kwun: Hong Kong’s Historic Heartbeat
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...
Science in wartime China
Joseph Needham and the Spirit of Science in Wartime China
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...
Tibet Museum in Lhasa
Exploring the Tibet Museum: Art, History & Hands-On Fun
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”...
Lin Huiyin English letters
Lin Huiyin’s Letters: From Beijing to London and Beyond
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...
Tibet Salt and Sheep Route
The Salt and Sheep Route: A Thousand-Year Trade Legacy
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...
Ancient Chinese ways to stay cool in summer
Staying Cool, the Ancient Chinese Way
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....
ne zha 2 english dub release
Ne Zha 2 English Dub Trailer Released
Ne Zha 2 English dub trailer has been released, set to be released in August with an English-language dub.  Check out the trailer below.Ne Zha 2 English dub will include Michelle Yeoh voicing Ne Zha’s...
China’s Torch Festival
Why Is the Torch Festival Known as the "Oriental Carnival"?
China’s Torch Festival is gaining global attention as the “Oriental Carnival” for its vibrant fire rituals and communal festivities. The Torch Festival is a major traditional celebration for many ethnic...
阿禾公路
Xinjiang by Car: Where Ancient Routes Meet Modern Roads
Discover the scenic road trips in Xinjiang, where ancient Silk Road heritage meets modern highways across deserts, mountains, and grasslands. Xinjiang is in the midst of its peak travel season. With summer...
Silk Road Tang pottery exhibition
Tracing Silk Road Civilizations Through Tang Pottery
Tang pottery brings to life the rich cultural exchanges of the Silk Road in a new exhibition at Da Xiang Ceramic Museum, Zhengzhou. On July 12, the Da Xiang Ceramic Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan Province,...
aoyuan
A Village and A Great Person: To Remember Tan Kah Kee in Jimei
If you want to know more about Xiamen, a beautiful coastal city in Fujian Province, Tan Kah Kee (陈嘉庚) is a must-mentioned person. Jimei village of Xiamen, the hometown of this patriotic overseas Chinese...
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