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Italian chef Antonino, who lives in Nanjing, China, loves Chinese culture. He always wanted to learn from his ancestor Marco Polo as a “culture ambassador” for exchanges between the...
At the Anhui Museum, step into the world of Pan Yuliang and explore the life and legacy of a pioneering artist who boldly fused Chinese and Western styles.
On April 10th, the long-awaited Pan Yuliang Art...
Chinese novelist, screenwriter, and social media star Liu Zhenyun talks in an exclusive interview at London Book Fair his use of AI, humour, and the challenges of sharing Chinese literature overseas.
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Among the masterpieces, Fan Kuan’s Snow-Covered Scene and Cold Forest is a defining work of landscape painting by the Song Dynasty.
The display and exchange event for A Comprehensive Collection of Song...
London March events with a Chinese twist.
A roundup of all the best Chinese-related events in London during March. There are art exhibitions, book launches, academic talks, and more available.
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China has recovered 41 cultural relics from the U.S., adding to its ongoing efforts to reclaim lost artifacts.
On March 4 (Beijing Time), China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration received...
In December 2024, the ‘Spring Festival – the social practice of the Chinese people in celebrating the traditional New Year’ was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage...
Regional dialects bring authenticity, humour, and cultural depth to Chinese cinema.
On February 18th, Ne Zha 2 soared to the top of the global animated film box office charts. Among its beloved characters,...
Hug a sweater tree, and you might just feel a different kind of warmth.
A tree cradles a red heart; another spreads its “umbrella”; yet another lovingly embraces a white “kitten.”...
The Xiatang Neolithic Site Tracing China’s Neolithic Past.
Six significant archaeological sites in China have been recognized as the Top New Discoveries of 2024. Among them is the Xiatang Neolithic Site...
At just three years old, he became a billionaire actor and set multiple industries ablaze.
As of February 9, data shows the total box office revenue of China’s animated film Nezha 2 has surpassed...
Hunan Opera Spring Festival Gala showcased traditional arts with a modern twist.
The gala aired on January 29th, at 7:30 PM, the first day of the Lunar New Year. It was part of China’s celebrations...
Fireworks and drones aren’t the only things lighting up the night sky—molten “iron flower” displays also captivate viewers.
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Travelling in Xinjiang is such a popular way to spend the Spring Festival holiday this year for visitors around China and foreigners who have a #Chinatravel trip. In Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang...
Climbing to high places, ringing bells, and visiting temple fairs – these are just some of the ways people across China celebrate the Spring Festival, praying for blessings and ushering in the new year.
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During Chinese New Year, visiting the Spring Festival market and savouring festive snacks is a cherished tradition for most Chinese people.During this year’s Spring Festival, bustling holiday...
The most important holiday of the year in China, Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, family, and traditions. There are lots of traditions that are followed on this holiday from feasting with family...
This charming “slow train” embodies a unique vibrancy and humanistic warmth, akin to a picturesque landscape nestled in the mountains.
What’s it like to visit village fairs, enjoy live concerts, attend...
The story of Huangjian Town, and it’s beautiful wetlands.
“Walked by that little river,
Have you ever heard tell,
Of a girl who once came here,
Left a story to dwell?
Crossed this reed-covered...
Cai Lun: Ein Heldenleben was an inspired but flawed performance, falling short of its ambitious goals of merging East and West.
Written and directed by famed Chinese playwright Chen Xinyi, it was performed...
Ein Heldenleben: Cai Lun to be Performed at St Luke’s in London.
Chinese director Chen Xinyi will bring to life the story of Cai Lun, the inventor of paper, on stage at St Luke’s in London...
Vivien Zhang showcases her latest work at a new exhibition using the natural world to explore her experiences of migration.
Opening at Pilar Corrias in London on 9th October, Vivien Zhang’s Flat Earth...
Hu Bing sat down with the China Minutes team to talk London Fashion Week, the importance of his team, and how Chinese brands can break out globally.
On the evening of September 12, 2024, at 8 p.m., China’s...
“Congcong”, one of the mascots of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, is named after the jade cong unearthed from the ruins of Liangzhu City. Jade cong, also called “yucong”, are mysterious artifacts. Some...
The largest-ever lantern festival lights up Beijing in China’s National Day Holiday.
This perfect place for night owls to visit. Every year the Jingcai Lantern Festival becomes one of the most popular...
Vivienne Tam has unveiled the new “La Li – Breeze of Hainan” collection at Paris Fashion Week based on China’s Li ethnic minority textilework.
Vivienne Tam’s highly anticipated...
China celebrates its National Day on October 1st, and the start of the travel-filled Golden Week holiday.
Each year on October 1st the People’s Republic of China marks National Day. It also starts one...
Black Myth: Wukong has helped a unique Chinese music genre – Northern Shaanxi storytelling – go mainstream.
The recent surge in popularity of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong has catapulted...
After 156 days and 10,756 kilometers on his bike, starting from Amsterdam and traveling through Vienna, Istanbul, Tehran, Urumqi, Luoyang, and many other cities, Dutchman Ole Bouman finally arrived in...
Jiangsu Culture Festival Opens in Germany with concerts and events showcasing Chinese culture from the Jiangnan region.
A German proverb aptly states, “Mountains may not meet, but people must”.
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With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, several rabbits—animals associated with the festival—have been invited to taste mooncakes on the Moon.
Rabbits sitting around a giant mooncake for a Mid-Autumn...
