What began as a small gathering to celebrate the sports and traditions of China's minority communities in 1953 has blossomed into one of the country's most significant events celebrating the cultural diversity of the country.

Located in East China's Fujian Province, Zhangzhou is a city where history, culture, and modern development coexist harmoniously. With over 1,300 years of history, it has been recognized as a National Historical and Cultural City. Known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions, it's a fascinating destination that has a lot to offer to visitors.

A new art exhibition featuring hundreds of masterpieces focusing on the essence of traditional Chinese culture and the colorful lives of Chinese people has been launched at the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing.

The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China is set to kick off in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Friday, with 32 delegations competing across 17 disciplines.

China's first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, secured top honors at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, winning "Ultimate Game of the Year" and "Best Visual Design," while earning additional nominations for "Best Game Direction," "Best Action Game," and "Best Art Direction."

Editor's Note: The concept of beauty has intrigued humanity since the dawn of civilization. Various ancient cultures have developed their own recognizable aesthetics. Among these, Chinese aesthetics has its own unique school of thought. Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in tradition and blended with contemporary innovation, is reaching people not just in China, but all over the world. Like a spring breeze that turns into a nourishing rain, it flows softly, enriching the hearts of many. In this installment, the Global Times will showcase how neo-Chinese cuisine, an essential component of neo-Chinese aesthetics, is shaping the lifestyle of the young generation and captivating the taste buds of people worldwide. By integrating contemporary aesthetics, health consciousness, and a global perspective, neo-Chinese cuisine offers diners an entirely new gustatory experience and cultural enjoyment.

As winter draws near, winter sports start to catch more public attention. Ski culture, once confined to the mountains and ski resorts, is gradually blending into the rhythm of city life.

The Austrian Cultural Forum Beijing staged a concert titled "Highlights of Rebecca" at the Embassy of Austria in China on November 19. As a warm-up session for the premiere of Rebecca, the musical evening offered a new experience for guests in Beijing's early winter.

With support of the German Embassy in China, the 2024 Festival of German Cinema opened in Beijing on November 15. At the opening ceremony, Patricia Flor, the German Ambassador to China, expressed her gratitude to German Films and the Goethe-Institut China for hosting the film festival and for selecting all the excellent films.

The Embassy of Argentina in China and the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions (BDS) jointly organized the "Future Gateways Friendship Cup 2024" soccer carnival, a tournament among children's teams in Beijing on November 16 and 17.

The Thai Consulate General in Shanghai hosted an open day event on November 15, hosting about 100 Thai nationals and Chinese friends to observe the Loy Krathong Festival. The participation of the two peoples deepened their understanding of the Thai cultural heritage.

The Embassy of Italy in China and the Italian business community operating in China have jointly launched the 2024 edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (WICW) set to run from November 18 to November 24. A yearly event, the WICW aims to promote exquisite Italian cooking, the Mediterranean diet, and Italian agri-food products and wine.

The book I read about istitled The Anxious Generation. Written by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, it explores the surge in challenges facing young people, particularly since the early 2010s. It attributes this crisis to a major social shift in the rise of phone-based, social media-driven childhoods.

A new study by Chinese researchers focusing on Allosaurus, a top predator of the Jurassic era, has offered fresh insights into its forearm motions, its hunting strategies and survival challenges of this formidable dinosaur, a member of the research team told the Global Times on Thursday.

Featuring 270 artifacts from 14 Greek museums, the exhibition The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Wednesday.

The First National Youth Games for Football, Basketball and Volleyball kicked off on Wednesday in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, with the aim to nurture the next generation of elite athletes in China's three most popular team sports.

The Beijing Archaeological Research Institute (BARI) and the Yuanmingyuan Administrative Office jointly unveiled several new discoveries at the site of the Wenyuan Pavilion relic site in the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, in Beijing on Tuesday, clarifying the specific locations of key structures, including palace gates, imperial pathways, waterways, drainage systems, and stairways, according to a report released on its official WeChat account.

Brazil has witnessed a surge in the popularity of traditional Chinese practices in recent years, with tai chi and acupuncture key among them. As more Brazilians seek holistic approaches to health and wellness, these ancient disciplines are gaining traction across the nation, and becoming links for the promotion of cultural exchanges and spiritual bonding between the two peoples.

To celebrate the third anniversary of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the new version of the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was unveiled in Beijing on Tuesday to welcome the upcoming Year of the Snake.

The Game Awards (TGA) announced the nominees for its 2024 categories on Tuesday. China's AAA game Black Myth: Wukong was nominated in four categories: Game of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Action Game, and Best Game Direction.

Beijing will host three major international winter sports events from late November to early December, the ISU Speed Skating World Cup, the FIS Snowboard and the Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup, and the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup, officials said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recently named seven villages in China among the world's 55 best "Tourism Villages" of 2024.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively prefaced an exhibition titled "Tang China - A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century)," which was inaugurated Monday at France's Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts.

The Chinese national football team suffered a home 3-1 defeat to Asian No.1 Japan in the World Cup Asian qualifier on Tuesday, a result that many considered worthy of praise.

Nestled within a lush green landscape, the Confucius Institute at the University of Brasília is a hidden gem that embodies the spirit of cultural exchanges between China and Brazil.

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen recently announced to disband fan group linked to her account on social media platform Sina Weibo. Many expressed supports for her decision, saying that an athlete's primary focus should be on earning respect and accolades on the field through their performance, rather than responding to the expectations from fans and chasing fleeting fame from media buzz.

To celebrate outstanding works by ethnic minority authors and showcase the vibrant scene of Chinese literature, the "2024 Chinese Literature Festival: Junma Award Night" was recently held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Once stranded on Changxing Island in Dalian, Liaoning Province, the 17.1-meter-long body of a sperm whale will be placed at the National Natural History Museum of China in Beijing in 2029, the museum's representative surnamed Yang told the Global Times on Monday.

The Chinese national football team's head coach Branko Ivankovic expressed his confidence in the team's preparations ahead of their World Cup Asian qualifier against Japan, despite injuries and suspensions affecting his choices of players.

A Late Cretaceous ankylosaur specimen found in Guangchang county in Fuzhou, East China's Jiangxi Province, nearly four decades ago has recently been identified as a new species of dinosaur.

The Forum of Mazu's Great Love and Peace and the 10th International Symposium on Mazu Culture kicked off in Putian, East China's Fujian Province on Sunday with at least 150 attendees, including dozens of Taiwan compatriots in attendance. Scholars are discussing important topics on Mazu culture and the reasons why Mazu culture has gained even more powerful influence among overseas Chinese and around the globe after a decade of endeavor.

The falling winter temperatures in Northern China may send shivers down anyone's spine, but also ignite the passion of skiers flocking to resorts to embrace the thrill of the slopes, even though the snow conditions of the early winter season are not ideal.

At the just-concluded 2024 World Chinese Language Conference, participants said that Chinese language learning plays a very important role in promoting mutual learning among civilizations and enhancing mutual political trust. Meanwhile, language teaching needs to adjust approaches to meet the demands of a new generation of students.

Among all the competitive nominees, the 37th Golden Rooster Awards, one of the most prestigious industry honors in China, has awarded the Best Foreign Language Film to the US movie Oppenheimer. Industry experts have weighed in on the film's impact, noting that it met the awards' criteria, which includes professionalism, artistry, innovation, and diversity.

Editor's Note: Ancient artifacts, silent carriers of the country's memories and national spirit, can offer valuable insights into the appreciation of Chinese culture. In 2023, over 1.29 billion visits were made to museums across the country. Beyond the top national-level museums, smaller museums also offer insights into cities, businesses or groups of people. The Global Times cultural desk is proud to announce the launch of a series called “Museum Wonders” designed to showcase how these cultural gems illustrate the essence of Chinese civilization and promote its great wisdom.

In a modest dress, she plunges into the depths to find the perfect pearl. As the scene shifts, she is seen again wearing flawless makeup, dancing as she tries to offer the valuable pearl to clients, hoping to exchange it for her freedom from her master.

There are countless children's books in the world, each interesting in their own way. There are certainly outstanding ones like The War That Saved My Life, Swim Team and Dress Coded. However, there are also numerous unpleasant, typical, or predictable stories with unsatisfying endings. Today, I want to discuss these and offer some suggestions on how children's book should be more interesting to young readers.

A series of cross-Straits cultural exchange activities were recently held at the ongoing China Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival, ­China's top film awards ceremony, which is being held from Wednesday to Saturday in the coastal city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province.

In Lichuan, Central China's Hubei Province, a family's unwavering dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon of ­inspiration. The Sun family, comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru, has been the backbone of the national cultural relics census in ­Lichuan since the 1970s, spanning the second to the fourth census, embodying the nation's spirit of protecting cultural treasures.

"Following the confirmation of 11 dams around the outer water conservancy systems of the Liangzhu Ruins in earlier studies, archaeologists have recently discovered more than 20 additional dams by making use of technology such as remote sensing, geographic information systems, and artificial intelligence. This discovery has essentially revealed the complete layout of the Liangzhu water system," said Chen Guangsheng, director of the Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Department of Zhejiang Province, at a press conference for the second Liangzhu Forum on Wednesday.

Since the beginning of November, a wave of high-quality Chinese films such as Endless Journey and YOLO have been hitting cinemas across Latin America, coinciding with the rise of Chinese film festivals in the region. These films present a glimpse of contemporary China to Latin Americans, who are eagerly visiting the country to communicate with Chinese people, record local development and the essence of Chinese culture through their own cameras.

If you like classic Chinese literature, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, prepare to fall in love with Jingzhou city in Central China's Hubei Province, a living and breathing embodiment of ancient Chu culture and the legendary tales of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280AD).

Chinese veteran filmmaker Zhang Yimou's recent comment during an interview about urging audiences to step into cinemas rather than watching three-minute video summaries on their phones has garnered widespread attention on social media. Film critics remarked that finding the right balance between short videos and traditional cinema is crucial.

On Wednesday, Chinese video influencer Li Ziqi posted a video in which she showcased the fusion of velvet flower making techniques and Shu brocade. The reactions from both Chinese and overseas netizens reaffirm the widespread appeal of Chinese culture around the globe.

During the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, the capital of Peru, visitors from around the world, including Chinese delegates, experienced the warm hospitality of the Peruvian people. Despite the physical distance between China and Peru, the friendship between the peoples of both countries goes way back in history. The deep bond has been evident through the example of the lion dance.

For digital artist Mike Winkelmann, more commonly known as Beeple, Nanjing in East China's Jiangsu Province holds significant meaning for him as this is where he will host his first solo museum show at the Deji Art Museum on Thursday.

About 2,000 participants from more than 160 countries and regions are set to participate in the World Chinese Language Conference 2024 to be held in Beijing on Friday. Scholars and experts said they have high expectations for the event as they look forward to sharing experiences and the best practices gained at various Confucius Institutes and acquiring more resources in Chinese teaching while beefing up the extent of localized teaching forces.

With the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai and the Italian Institute of Culture in Shanghai, an exhibition titled "Perfect Path: Hangzhou, Marco Polo's 'city of heaven,'" was inaugurated in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on November 9.

The Cambodian Embassy in China hosted a reception for the 71st anniversary of Cambodia's independence on November 11. Upon invitation, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong attended the event.

As a warm-up activity for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland in 2025, the Embassy of Switzerland in China and the Today Art Museum jointly launched an exhibition titled "Swiss Design Classics" featuring at least 200 iconic Swiss design works in Beijing on November 8.

The Embassy of Brazil in China launched Brazilian Beats 2 at the China Film Archive, one of Beijing's most prestigious cinema venues, in an evening dedicated to celebrating Brazilian music and culture in Beijing on November 11.

The Embassy of Malaysia in China hosted the Malaysian Gastronomy Festival 2024, a vibrant celebration of Malaysian culture, cuisine, and heritage in Beijing on November 12.

Mamianqun (the horse-face skirt), beizi (a traditional Chinese outer coat with loose and long sleeves), baidiequn (hundred-fold skirt)… In recent years, traditional Chinese clothing has become a fashionable choice for many young people. No longer limited to photo shoots, weddings, or special events, Hanfu (the traditional attire which used to be worn by Han Chinese) is now seen on the streets, in daily commutes, and even at work. This trend has spurred a boom in traditional clothing consumption and fostered the rise of cultural events like China Hanfu Day, local Hanfu festivals, and traditional clothing exhibitions, breathing new life into thousands of years of cultural heritage.

A fossil enthusiast recently discovered a fossilized tooth dating back 270 million years from a petalodont (petal-toothed) shark in the mountains of Qujing, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. Experts said this find holds significant importance for studying marine biodiversity in the Permian period in southwestern China and for analyzing paleoenvironmental indicators, the China News Service reported on Tuesday.

The China Men's National Football Team will take on a crucial away match against Bahrain in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers on November 14. Despite significant pressure from injuries and the absence of several key players, the team remains hopeful for their upcoming game, as young players step up and the squad's form shows signs of stability.

The opening ceremony of the 2024-25 Yabuli Ski Resort Season and Harbin Ice and Snow Season kicked off on Monday in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. While Harbin hosts the 9th Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14 in 2025, eight venues in Yabuli will accommodate snow-based competitions for the Games.

When renowned Chinese poet Zhao Lihong sat at a bookstore in Santiago, Chile, following the opening of the Santiago International Book Fair 2024 to exchange literary visions with Latin American writers and readers, he noticed several covers of contemporary Chinese literature on the shelves. He couldn't help but reminisce about his Mexico tour in 1985 when he struggled to find Chinese publications in the Latin American country.

Among the 800 or so railway stations in China, the stations in Wuwei, Gansu Province, and Chengdu in Sichuan Province have recently become internet sensations. These sites are neither the busiest nor the largest transportation hubs, so what have people found so intriguing? It seems that the story of "XL-sized cultural relics" is the answer to that question.

After a three-year hiatus, renowned Chinese video influencer Li Ziqi restarted posting online with two new videos on Tuesday afternoon. The videos were shared by her across social media platforms, including Douyin, Sina Weibo, and YouTube and quickly became the top trended topic online, with her Douyin uploads alone garnering over 2 million likes and nearly 200,000 comments in just two hours.

More than 90,000 stone artifacts from the Neolithic period have been discovered from the Shiren Cave relic site in the city of Hailin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, China News Service reported on Monday.

The exhibition The Perfect Path: Marco Polo's 'City of Heaven' opened recently at the China Academy of Art to mark the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death.

One day, Confucius ascended Mount Tai, only to find that the world had already perished countless times. Yet, in the end, after all the hardships, he did encounter a future China. This is a narrative contained in the renowned short story "It Dwarfs All Peaks Under My Feet," crafted by Jia Liyuan, an associate professor at Tsinghua University, who writes under the pseudonym Feidao.

The Santiago International Book Fair 2024 is currently being held in Chile with China as the guest of honor. The fair features thousands of publications from around the globe, offering a myriad of cultural activities designed to immerse the public in the literary richness of one of the world's oldest cultures as well as promote dialogue with other civilizations, especially with China.

A humanoid robot named "Tiangong" has been in the spotlight since the just-concluded Yizhuang Half Marathon in Beijing, where it crossed the finish line together with human participants.

The 45th American Film Market (AFM) was graced by the presence of Chinese films, with the China Film Joint Pavilion showcasing a total of 201 film projects.

The Wuxia Literature Golden Sword Awards ceremony was held on Friday in celebration of the 100th birthday of late wuxia novelist Louis Cha Leung-yung, more widely known by his pen name Jin Yong. The event was held in Cha's hometown Yuanhua township in East China's Zhejiang Province to award individuals and works that have made outstanding contributions to the field of wuxia literature.

Italian explorer Marco Polo was a key focus of a recent meeting that highlighted the China-Italy Cultural Cooperation Mechanism.

The Yangzhong Chen Lüsheng Art Museum in East China's Jiangsu Province is hosting a new exhibition on the latest research achievements in Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) paintings. Expert teams from cultural organizations and museums as well as scholars who are deeply involved in the study of Han Dynasty paintings gathered for the exhibition to discuss new results and future paths in the study of Han Dynasty paintings.

A new art exhibition to promote China's environmental conservation achievements is on display at Beijing's Shu Yong Museum of Modern Art. Hosted by the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, the exhibition is one of China National Arts Fund's Communication, Exchange and Promotion projects.

In April 2025, The Divine Comedy Opera Musical, based on Italian poet Dante Alighieri's eponymous poem, is scheduled to kick off its China tour as part of the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Italy, according to a press conference held at the Italian Embassy in China on Saturday.

Featuring pottery ware made 4,800 years ago, a total of 56 ancient Chinese relics have recently been returned by Italy to their home country. Of the relics, 53 pieces belong to China's Majiayao culture. Known for its painted pottery, the Majiayao cultural relic demonstrates that human civilization was thriving 5,000 years ago in Northwest China.

The ongoing 6th Daliangshan Theatre Festival 2024 in Xichang, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, brought a cultural feast to audiences over the weekend. Attracting around 100 productions from 11 countries, the festival, which officially kicked off on Friday, is set to end on November 17.

The revised Law on Protection of Cultural Relics, adopted by he Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on Friday, will take effect on March 1, 2025. It comprehensively implements new principles for cultural relics protection under current national guidelines and upholds scientific and democratic legislative processes to improve China's legal framework concerning cultural heritage.

In the early hours of Sunday, the China Tennis Association published a congratulatory letter on its official website, celebrating Chinese tennis ace Zheng Qinwen's runner-up finish at the 2024 WTA Finals.

China's first raptor conservation science book --Fly! The King of All Birds --has been released on Saturday.

While the fourth national cultural relics census was underway, I made my first visit to the picturesque Tujia-Miao Autonomous County of Youyang in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

"With strokes that dance along the blade, bringing characters vividly to life; within each piece lies a poem, exuding profound charm" - this is how experts describe the first collection of paper-cuttings from Yuxian county, North China's Hebei Province that is also recognized as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage.

As this year marks the 100th birthday of renowned wuxia novelist Jin Yong (Louis Cha), representatives of the Seven Great Wuxia Sects in China (Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Qingcheng, Kunlun, Kongtong, and Mount Hua) gathered on Thursday evening to recall Jin's contributions to promoting Chinese martial arts and discuss the development and future direction of wuxia literature.

Anti-doping education is emerging as a global strategic focus, experts said at an international anti-doping symposium held by the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) earlier this week.

The sense of beauty has intrigued humanity since the dawn of civilization. Various ancient cultures have developed their own recognizable aesthetics. Among these, Chinese aesthetics has its own unique school of thought. Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in tradition and blended with contemporary innovation, is reaching people not just in China, but all over the world. Like a spring breeze that turns into a nourishing rain, it flows softly, enriching the hearts of many. In this series the Global Times will capture the diverse embodiments of neo-Chinese aesthetics across a spectrum of life aspects. The journey to discover beauty begins with the neo-Chinese fashion embraced by today's youth.

"The road system to Shu is difficult, even more difficult than climbing to the blue sky," echoes the lament of ancient Chinese poet Li Bai through the annals of time, immortalizing the ancient Shu Road system, or shudao, an ancient road system to the Shu Kingdom separated from the Central Plains of China by numerous steep mountains.

In this summer holiday, I read a book titled Charlotte's Web. The author of the book is E.B. White from the US. This book is very interesting and it talks about a very moving story of friendship.

The Embassy of India in China organized a symposium on “Ramayana – A Timeless Guide” in Beijing on November 2, inviting scholars, officials, and artists to reflect on Ramayana, its influence and relevance in Southeast Asian countries, its footprints in China, as well as its visual presentation in various art forms.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway, and to warm up the Norwegian National Pavilion at the 2024 edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai opened its cultural exhibition "Hei Norway![Hello Norway!]" to the public at the People's Square, a large interchange station of the Shanghai Metro on November 2.

Themed "Bringing the World Together," Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) hosted its annual International Culture Day on November 2. Featuring vibrant performances, art displays, traditional costumes, and culinary delights, the event showcased the energy and creativity of cultures from around the globe.

The Embassy of Italy in China and the National Museum of China (NMC) jointly hosted a lecture titled "What is the truth of art" that served as a warm-up session for the upcoming "Caravaggio's World of Art" exhibition in Beijing on November 7. The lecture aims to bring an enriched experience to the audience.

The British Consulate General Chongqing jointly staged "Snow Leopards and Friends" with Xi Zhinong, China's leading wildlife photographer, in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on November 2.

India has officially thrown its hat into the ring for the 2036 Summer Olympics. President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) P. T. Usha said on Twitter the IOA has submitted its bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in early October.

A new museum dedicated to the Taosi site, which is believed to be most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao and Shun - two sage emperors dating back more than 4,000 years, is scheduled to open in North China's Shanxi Province next Tuesday. Chinese archaeologists have stated that the museum will serve as a significant platform to showcase the archaeological findings from the Taosi site.

A golden sun and immortal bird ornament, along with a massive bronze mask and altar from the Sanxingdui and Jinsha ruins in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, finally met with pottery and golden artifacts that illustrate the prosperity of the ancient Inca Empire, at a new exhibition at the Inca Museum in Peru on Wednesday, together weaving a compelling narrative of the spiritual connections and diverse allure that link these two ancient cultures despite being separated by oceans.

Dancers of Russia's St. Petersburg Star Ballet perform at the Daimiao Temple at the foot of Mount Taishan in Tai'an, East China's Shandong Province on November 6, 2024. Russian dancers and Shandong Bangzi Opera artists gave performances during a cultural exchange event.

Online novels, online dramas, and online games are considered the "three carriages" that have brought contemporary Chinese culture overseas in recent years.

Intricately designed "phoenix crown" fridge decorations, luminous ceiling designs, and delicate "pink furnace" pieces are the latest viral museum souvenirs in China. Inspired by iconic artifacts, these cultural products have become highly sought-after collectibles.

Before the invention of paper, ancient Chinese recorded important texts on various materials such as tortoise shells, animal bones, and bronzewares. In the Shang Dynasty (c.1600BC-1046BC), bamboo and wooden slips started to prevail as a written material and their dominance lasted until the Jin Dynasty (265-420).

Featuring a total of 279 artifacts rooted in ancient Greece, the exhibition The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art opened in Beijing on Tuesday. The Greek show in China seems a perfect match, since on site, Despoina Ignatiadou, deputy director at the Hellenic National Archaeological Museum, told the Global Times that she has noted how "beauty" has "profound traditions in both the two ancient civilizations."

The recent news that UK snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has become a Hong Kong resident has stirred discussion among his vast fan base in the Chinese mainland, with many expressing excitements that they may see more of the "Rocket" at Chinese events.

The Meet Ancient Egypt: Mummy, Life and Death in Ancient Egypt exhibition opened at the Meet You Museum in Beijing's 798 Art Zone, showcasing 123 ancient Egyptian artifacts.

The Chinese version of the play Les Misérables was performed at the Théâtre National Populaire in Lyon, France, over the weekend, drawing an enthusiastic response from local audiences.

Around 100 productions from 11 countries will grace the stage of the 6th Daliangshan Theatre Festival 2024, to be held from Friday to November 17 in Xichang, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, organizers of the event told the Global Times on Tuesday.

More than 10 outstanding domestic tourism enterprises from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, along with eight other Chinese provinces and cities, made their debut at the World Travel Market in London, the UK, on Tuesday.