The Chinese Football Association (CFA) held a seminar on Thursday to reflect on the fiasco of the men's national team losing 7-0 to Japan on September 5. The seminar highlighted the team's shortcomings in tactics and team morale, the China Sports Daily reported on Thursday. The seminar, titled "Reflections on the World Cup Qualifier between China and Japan," was presided over by Zhang Jiasheng, vice president of the General Administration of Sport of China and secretary of the CFA Party Committee.

Nabbing a promising-looking first-day box office of 67.309 million yuan ($9.4 million), Venom: The Last Dance, the finale of the Hollywood superhero film trilogy featuring Marvel Comics' Venom, debuted in the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, two days ahead of North American cinemas.

A concert featuring the folk music of Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, took place at the Beijing Concert Hall recently.

The 2024 Southeast of the Capital Exhibition of Technological Innovation and Industrial Design Achievements recently kicked off in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

The Chinese national short track speed skating team has already set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics as they get ready to take the stage at the 2024-25 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour opener in Montreal, Canada, from Friday to Sunday.

Among many of my favorite books, the one that is called Tuesdays with Morrie has touched me the most.

The first dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre starting from Friday, according to a report from the website of the Hong Kong government on Wednesday.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the country's implementation of paired-up assistance in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The coordinated support for Xizang was a major strategic decision by the central government that has had a profound impact and made notable contributions to poverty alleviation efforts in the region.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and night markets, two seemingly unrelated things, have recently become a trending combination chased after by young people in China.

Santiago Barrio, a Spanish photographer, was sitting cross-legged on a tatami for a pot of tea when he started a conversation about his life over the last decade in China. In late September, Barrio launched his photography exhibition La musica del no ser llena el vacio, or the Music of Non-being Fills the Void in English, or Kong Yi Ming Ren in Chinese.

Theater writers and critics from countries like China, France, Poland and Italy recently participated in an international seminar hosted by China Theatre Association and Beijing People's Art Theatre.

A new exhibition at the China Millennium Monument features over 200 photos presenting the beauty of nature, history, humanity and innovation to visitors. The works serve as witnesses to history and Beijing's development in the modern era.

Nearly 280 Greek artifacts are set to be displayed at the National Museum of China on November 5, showcasing the beauty of ancient Greece to Chinese visitors, according to a press release from the National Museum of China on Wednesday.

Based on an analysis of ancient DNA from domestic dogs in China, researchers have recently discovered that European dogs' influence reached Northeast China as early as 6,000 to 5,500 years ago. This indicates that cultural exchanges between the eastern and western Eurasian continents were already present in Northeast China during that period, according to a document that Wang Xincheng's archaeological team of theArchaeological Institute of Jilin University team sent to the Global Times on Wednesday.

The classic ballet La Bayadère will be performed at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center from Thursday to November 2 as part of the events marking the National Ballet of China's 65th anniversary.

An intangible cultural heritage fashion (ICH) event was held in the Macao Special Administrative Region recently. Hosted by Prince Gong's Mansion, the event drew nearly 135 participants, including cultural representatives, industry professionals, and students from the Chinese mainland, Macao and Hong Kong.

Recently, China's national team introduced its first-ever "teammate" image: a lively, round giant panda with outstretched limbs. Unveiled at the 2024 China Sports Culture Expo and China Sports Tourism Expo held in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, this playful panda has quickly gained popularity as a unique addition to the national team.

The 2023-24 NBA regular season kicks off on Wednesday, and for Chinese fans, one of the biggest highlights this season is undoubtedly the opportunity for the Brooklyn Nets' lone Chinese player, Cui Yongxi, to step onto the NBA stage, continuing the legacy of Chinese players ­including Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Mengke Bateer.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Chinese business pioneer and philanthropist Tan Kah Kee's birth, various events were held across the country to pass on the legacy of this national figure.

"The story of Hong Kong is undoubtedly a vital part of the narrative of China, and brilliant Hong Kong stories such as the Lion Rock spirit can show the world a more evocative China," said Chung Shukai, the Hong Kong director known for his work in film and television.

Engaging in a reconstruction and simulation experiments on the replica of an ancient bronze distillation apparatus, a Chinese research team has recently discovered that the technique of distilled spirit in China had already existed during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD25), which has pushed back the origins of China's alcohol distillation technology by around 1,000 years.

Chinese tennis players' stellar performance at major international competitions this year has led to a skyrocketing of enthusiasm in the sport back in China, with audiences filling up domestic tennis events to full capacity and booking tennis courts becoming headaches. Will tennis be the next national sensation? Global Times journalists Lu Wenao and Wu Jie dig into the phenomenon.

Comprised of two structures, a projecting tenon and a corresponding mortise that have all been made from simulated lunar soil, China has innovated a unique type of brick, and it "could be used for constructing lunar space" after its planned exposure tests in space, Zhou Cheng, a researcher leading the brick designing project, told the Global Times.

A sales clerk dressed in a traditional gown stands in front of a traditional Chinese medicine counter, diagnosing, prescribing medicine, and preparing herbal remedies. He carefully puts plush herbal medicine toys into a toy clay pot, shaking it while saying, "The medicine is almost ready." Afterward, he packs the "ready-to-drink" herbs for the customers, wishing them good health. This shopping experience regularly takes place in a plush toy store in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province. It may seem a childish pretend play, but it actually attracts a large number of adult customers.

Over the past week, international audiences explored China's sustainable development journey and its path toward modernization through a vivid photo exhibition in Berlin, Germany.

With "integration and dialogue" as the theme, the 2024 Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale kicked off on Friday in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. Young artists from Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhejiang are expected to present a visual feast for audiences to explore the interplay between tradition and modernity, the East and the West, diversity and local culture shaping contemporary culture, and conduct exchanges with other artists, curators, and cities through artwork.

Connecting university museums to the public can allow them to see the openness of the Chinese educational system. For the universities themselves, this approach helps them showcase their value to society.

China's division of Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a cooperation agreement with the streaming site iQIYI for the show The Rap of China 2024. The world-renowned music studio will exclusively distribute new releases from the signed contestants of The Rap of China 2024, while providing them with an integrated support network. Additionally, the top three finalists will be invited to visit UMG's global music labels and iconic studios, to expand their artistic horizons and foster international collaboration.

For over 2,000 years, the Confucian doctrine founded by Confucius, along with the ideas developed from it, has profoundly influenced the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries.

The Beijing Performing Arts Group held a talent forum in Beijing to put the spotlight on talent cultivation and art inheritance. The Chasing Light forum brought together artists, young talents and students to share their experience and views on the performing arts.

Archaeologists have uncovered over 3,000 tombs, some dating back more than 2,000 years, along with rare artifacts, in an excavation at Caojiabao village in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

Photo Beijing 2024, featuring nearly 60 exhibitions and over 5,400 works by more than 2,000 international photographers, kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. The event highlights themes such as the Polar Silk Road, cultural heritages in ancient cities like Beijing and Florence and the diverse traditions of various ethnic groups.

Tan Dun is not a new face at the Beijing Music Festival. The Academy Award and Grammy Award winner for his music score in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has been a frequent visitor to one of the biggest classic music fests in China over the past 30 years. What is new for the 2024 event is the Ancient Bells of Peking's Central Axis composed by Tan, who was inspired by Beijing's Central Axis - the 7.8-kilometer-long north-south line through the capital's historical center that was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27. The world-renowned artist has made an indelible mark on the world's music scene with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performances and Eastern and Western traditions. The Global Times talked with Tan about his musical messages to the world and the future, and his belief in the magic of music connecting the world as well as his legendary journey from a village boy standing in the field to a great musician standing in the world's top music halls.

A growing number of young travelers in China are embracing "county tourism." Rather than flocking to traditional traffic-heavy scenic destinations, they are drawn to counties or even townships that offer a more authentic and relaxed experience.

After international media outlets reported a lackluster performance for Joker: Folie à Deux (Joker 2) in North America, the much-anticipated sequel has premiered in the Chinese mainland on Wednesday. Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan shows that the musical film has earned 9.47 million yuan ($1.33 million) on its first premiere day, and has grossed a modest 12 million yuan as of Thursday afternoon.

The 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair may never forget the scene of foreign readers flocking to Chinese author Liu Cixin's signing booth for the iconic The Three-Body Problem. The readers may not have foreseen that six years later, when the book had become a global bestseller in multiple languages, the German-language edition of a new Chinese-style graphic novel version would make a comeback and set off a Chinese sci-fi trend again at the book fair.

A fossilized dinosaur egg measuring just 29 millimeters in length, discovered in Ganzhou, East China's Jiangxi Province, has been identified as the smallest complete egg fossil known to date and belonging to a new species within the family of oval-shaped dinosaur eggs, according to Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the second Okinawa China Music Festival was held in Naha, Japan. The event featured a variety of Chinese traditional cultural performances, such as Sichuan opera, Dunhuang dance, and iconic horsehead fiddle, as well as Okinawan traditional programs including Ryukyu dance, taiko drumming, and shamisen performances.

Boasting a total of 196 ancient artifacts, an exhibition dedicated to the culture surrounding the Maitreya Buddha, or the Buddha of the future, opened on Wednesday in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province. The exhibition is a cultural highlight of the three-day Sixth World Buddhist Forum (SWBF) that is also being held in the city.

A stunning finding has revealed that the revered Lion of St. Mark in Venice, Italy, is linked to the artistry of ancient China's Tang Dynasty (618-907). This discovery unveiled during a recent conference on Marco Polo opens a new chapter in understanding the statue's enigmatic past.

China's national soccer team has undergone a noticeable shift in the recent World Cup Asian qualifiers, as younger players are increasingly taking on pivotal roles. This fresh approach has already produced some results, with youthful energy injecting new life into the team.

In Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, along the banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo River is a surprisingly vast expanse of desert located within the boundaries of Zhanang county, which is under the jurisdiction of Shannan city.

The theme of the Sixth World Buddhist Forum (SWBF), "Hand in Hand for Coexistence," represents a grand vision. As discussions unfold regarding Buddhism's role in promoting global peace and mental well-being, the theme's significance becomes clearer: the 2,500-year-old Buddhism is still relevant to contemporary global community.

The Chinese national soccer team secured their first win in the World Cup Asian qualifiers on Tuesday as they won 2-1 over Indonesia at home, ­ending a three-match losing streak to bag their first three points in the group.

A new play of Peking Opera by the Beijing Peking Opera Theater and Beijing Vocational College of Opera and Arts made its debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) over the weekend.

The drama version of the Chinese classic novel The Dream of the Red Chamber, adapted by scriptwriter Yu Rongjun, was staged in Beijing for the first time from Friday to Sunday.

A Chinese concert by the show Super Chinese Style Music presented an audio-visual feast that combined traditional Chinese aesthetics with popular youth elements to audiences in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo in East China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday.

Free of complex storylines, exaggerated romances, melodramatic plot twists and revenge stories based on absurd experiences, a fresh breeze has blown into Chinese micro-drama industry, bringing diverse and refined themes based on historical figures and cultural heritage. The trend can be seen in a recent list of recommended micro dramas for a creative project.The latest batch of 55 recommended micro dramas were selected as part of the project titled "Have a tour following micro dramas." They cover a variety of themes such as peaceful rural scenery, conservation of intangible cultural heritage and ecological development.

A large tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years was discovered at the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, Central China's Henan Province, providing a new sample for studying the critical period of the origins of Chinese civilization, Chinese archaeologists told the Global Times on Tuesday.

Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, formally put forward in October 2023, encompasses several key aspects, including strengthening the Party's leadership over public communication and culture and promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of China's fine traditional culture.

At the recent 2024 Esports World Cup Street Fighter finals held in Saudi Arabia, China's fighting game icon, 35-year-old Zeng Zhuojun, also known as Xiaohai, claimed the world championship by defeating a Japanese player 5-2.

Elon Musk is like a character straight out of science fiction novels and is a person who is turning science fiction into reality, said renowned Chinese author Liu Cixin, known for his epic novel The Three Body Problem.

A new exhibition in Shanghai has been paying tribute to the 75 role model workers and craftsmen in the city. Co-hosted by the Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions and Central Academy of Fine Arts, the exhibition aims to depict the beauty of model workers through art, praise the beauty of labor, and promote the spirit of model workers and craftsmen.

Chinese movie The Great Journey will hit the big screen on Wednesday. The movie is based on the art performance of the same name used to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the National Stadium in Beijing on the evening of June 28, 2021.

The 76th Frankfurt Book Fair, running from October 16 to 20 in Frankfurt, Germany, will feature Italy as the guest of honor and showcase a range of focus areas that reflect evolving trends in global publishing, such as young adult literature, artificial intelligence (AI), and the responsibilities of children's publishing.

Following the lucrative film period that was China's National Day holidays, Hollywood is gearing up to rekindle the Chinese box office with a major mix of re-releases and premieres, including the re-release of all eight Harry Potter films, the highly anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux, Venom: The Last Dance, and Red One.

When the spotlight shines on Greek stage actress Evelina Arapidi, she begins guiding the Chinese audience through a one-woman, three-role monodrama titled Women of Passion, Women of Greece. Debuting in various cities including Beijing and Chengdu, the play of a distinctive genre has been touring around the country.

The 28-year-old Shanghai Marathon officially signed an agreement on Wednesday that made it China's first and only candidate race for the prestigious World Marathon Majors. Within the next three years, as long as it passes two consecutive assessments, Shanghai Marathon will officially stand alongside the six world's top marathons as a new member as early as in 2027.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen fell short of beating the reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3-6, 7-5, 3-6 at the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

As one of the most prestigious performance groups in the world, the Vienna Boys Choir boasts a history of over 500 years, with performances across the globe. In 2013, the choir welcomed its first Chinese conductor, Jimmy Chiang Chi Bun.

While Fujian is one of China's coastal provinces, it might also be one of the most underrated, especially as a travel destination. I recently traveled to Fujian in what was my first trip to East China's province as well as to Chinese mainland in seven years. I had modest expectations since I had chosen that location due to its closeness to the island of Taiwan, where I reside. However, during my week there, I visited three of its main cities: Xiamen, Quanzhou and provincial capital Fuzhou, which turned out to be very memorable destinations.

Editor's Note: From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, and from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritages weave a rich tapestry of Chinese identity, decorating the various facets of contemporary Chinese people's lives. In this series, the Global Times culture desk will walk readers through China's most renowned traditions. For centuries, the essential elements of Chinese intangible cultural heritage have been passed down from master to apprentice, from generation to generation. Today, the ancestral wisdom is being reinvigorated by a new generation of inheritors with creativity.

The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival on the ninth day of the ninth month on the traditional Chinese calendar, falls on Friday, October 11, 2024. It's long been a festival for Chinese to show care and love for the elderly, highlighting the Chinese value of filial piety. In January 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that respecting the elderly is a fine tradition and virtue of the Chinese nation. Whether a society is a happy one or not, it is very important to see whether the elderly are enjoying a happy life. Nowadays, Chinese people at different ages, also including senior citizens themselves, are playing a role in offering a happier life to the elderly. Global Times reporters Wu Jie, Sun Langchen and Jiang Li offer you some insights into the festival and how Chinese senior citizens are enriching their life thanks to the efforts of building an age-friendly society.

What is hope or happiness for a soldier at war? For Li Moyin, one of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPVA) soldiers during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53), it could have been the key to his homeor a small piece of candy. His moving story and that of his family were depicted in the hit film The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death.

World Dyslexia Awareness Day fell on October 8. The Spanish Embassy in China participated in the international campaign titled "United for Dyslexia," which is coordinated by the International Observatory of Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (OIDEA) and aims to give greater visibility to this learning disorder.

The Chinese national soccer team suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Australia during Thursday's World Cup Asian qualifiers, a result that leaves the Chinese team at the bottom of the six-team Group C.

The Armenian Cultural Days kicked off at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing on October 2. Exhibitions aimed at getting to know Armenian culture will be held in various cities of China in 2025.

The French Embassy in China and the National Museum of China (NMC) jointly organized a literary round table on Notre Dame de Paris, a dialogue to explore the literary and artistic charm of Notre Dame de Paris based on the literary works of Victor Hugo at the auditorium of the NMC in Beijing on October 11.

A total of 24 diplomats from countries including Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, and Cuba visited Southwest China's Guizhou Province from September 28 to October 6. Jointly organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Argentine Embassy in China, a match highlighted the 2024 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guizhou for Diplomats in China and the Guizhou Village Super League.

Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin attended a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia at the Russian Embassy in China on October 8.

What I love most about reading is that it allows us to dive into a different world. However, it was only after I headed into middle school that I was able to appreciate reading, amazing authors and books.

Here you can find Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region's first farmland, a field in the village of Sare; its first village, Yarlung Suoka; its first palace, Yumbu Lhakhang; and its first Tibetan opera, Bagabu. These numerous "firsts" have established the Nedong district in Xizang's Shannan city as a profound source of Tibetan culture.

A season of circus performances were staged at the National Indoor Stadium by the China National Acrobatics Troupe over the National Day holidays.

Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra are taking to the stage at China's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on Wednesday and Thursday night.

China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen opened up her Wuhan Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jaqueline Cristian of Romania in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday night.

Amid the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations in 2024, the growing exchanges between China and France have gained fresh energy, fueled by a shared commitment to cultural cooperation - especially when it comes to films.

The Chinese national soccer team is set to take on Australia in a critical World Cup Asian qualifier on Thursday in Adelaide, Australia, with both teams under pressure to improve their standing after difficult starts in the six-team group stage.

Around 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, the Yangshao people built settlements on river valley terraces along the Yellow River, engaging in horticulture, animal husbandry, hunting, pottery-making, and other activities. For centuries, many Chinese have been curious about the appearance of these ancestors, especially those from the early Neolithic period. Now, we finally have an answer.

The year 2024 is likely to witness a change among Gen Z consumers, as the pursuit of cost-effectiveness will not necessarily remain the driving force in decision-making, said an annual report released by the China Consumers Association. Instead, emotional release will become an important factor affecting the decision-making of the younger generations. Young people are paying more to pamper themselves. Experts said the new trend reflects a healthy lifestyle and expected to see further growth.

Until the film reeled its last acknowledgment and the lights came on, nobody in the cinema moved or left. They were still immersed in the visual-audio feast of A Tapestry of a Legendary Land. The flying verdant colors, the melodious folk orchestra, and the story of Song Dynasty (960-1279) painter Wang Ximeng's quest to create the painting Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers, lingered in the heads of moviegoers.

No matter if it is art, design or other cultural sectors, the continued exchanges between ­China and Italy in 2024 appears to have become even more spirited due to a special occasion - the 700th anni-versary of Marco Polo's death.

Twenty years ago, a fresh interpretation of The Peony Pavilion, a masterpiece of Chinese Kunqu Opera, a 600-year-old Chinese opera form that combines music, poetry, elaborate costumes, and graceful movements, premiered in the island of Taiwan, creating a sensation and subsequently touring in various venues worldwide.

China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen expressed hopes to have a deep run in the Wuhan Open as the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season officially kicked off on Monday, with the event adding even more excitement to the vibrant tennis atmosphere across the city.

With a total box office of 2.097 billion yuan ($298.74 million), China's seven-day National Day film period for 2024 came to the end on Monday.

In 2013, Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Zhou Long created Jiu Ge, or Nine Odes, a whole evening symphonic epic based on the poems called Nine Songs by ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. This marked the first time that a full, large-scale symphony interpretation of the entire 11 chapters of Qu's poem had been attempted. This year, a new version of the 2013 epic commissioned by the Beijing Music Festival (BMF) and composed by Zhou will be performed alongside the concerto Immortal Love by composer Richard Dubugnon during a concert at Beijing's Poly Theater on Tuesday night.

The opening exhibition of the new Moganshan Art Museum in East China's Zhejiang Province presents an artistic dialogue between humanity and nature, the traditional and modern, individuals and society through a variety of artworks.

The National Ballet of China staged the ballet La Chauve-Souris, or The Bat, during the National Day holidays at Beijing's Tianqiao Theatre.

While China's National Day holidays are a traditional time for wedding bells, a cultural shift is quietly taking place. The post-1990 and post-2000 generations, now at the forefront of the matrimonial age, are redefining the routine of traditional wedding ceremonies. These young couples are not just settling for the status quo but instead are crafting weddings that are a reflection of their individuality and creativity, leading to a new cultural trend in Chinese wedding culture.

During the National Day holidays, Xixian county in the city of Linfen, North China's Shanxi Province, ended up under the spotlight due to its role in inspiring the art design of popular video game Black Myth: Wukong. The county's Xiaoxitian Temple served as one of the key inspirations for the suspended sculptures of the Buddhist kingdom the player's character, The Destined One, enters in the game.

Over the seven-day National Day holidays in China, ­various high-profile international sports events, such as the tennis China Open and the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash, have played a significant role in boosting economic growth and driving consumption.

"Hanlu" or Cold Dew, the fifth solar term in autumn, marks a significant shift in the season. Falling on Tuesday, October 8 this year, it is the seventeenth in the twenty-four solar terms. This period stands as the turning point between cool and cold, and heralds the approach of winter.

As China's seven-day National Day holidays continue, the nationwide cultural tourism industry is witnessing a boom. The total number of domestic tourist visits reached 104 million on Wednesday, with cultural sites like museums and red tourist attractions becoming top destinations for the public.

The Russian-language touring version of the musical "Anna Karenina" premiered at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday.

Li Ziyao, a young Chinese student studying in Boston, the US, recently completed Black Myth: Wukong, a game playing based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

"The trial excavation of the Yangtze River Estuary No.2 ancient shipwreck has begun!" As a command was given at a dock of the former Shanghai Shipyard site along the Yangpu waterfront, a large black glass archaeological preservation chamber with steel frame was opened, and a group of Chinese archaeologists entered the chamber to start uncovering and researching the relics present on the ship.

The 35th Galaxy Awards, China's prestigious literary science fiction awards, were held on Saturday in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, with unprecedented emphasis on the creativity and influence of science fiction online literature.

A new exhibition "Hemei Shengong" at Beijing's He Art Museum is putting on display over 200 works from 75 Chinese artists and intangible culture heritage inheritors, providing visitors with a journey through China's arts and crafts history spanning time and space. The new exhibition includes five sections, encompassing pottery, painting, weaving and more.

A new book compiled by veteran photo editor Li Jian offers readers a vivid look into the founding year of the People's Republic of China (PRC) through more than 300 rare photographs.

Bakuo Street in Lhasa Old Town is a place that every visitor to Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region can't miss as the "heart of Lhasa" is not only a well-known bustling bazaar for tourists but also a place to chase dreams and make them a reality for young people.

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia with 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of a highly anticipated match at the China Open on Saturday. The match attracted more than 12,000 fans to the 15,000-capacity Diamond Court at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.