Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
The first China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival is underway at Chaoyang Park, Beijing.
The 11th China Original Drama Invitational Exhibition is staging a vibrant showcase of contemporary Chinese theater from April to August, featuring 21 original works from state troupes, private companies and university ensembles.
The 2026 SIAL Shanghai opened on May 18, bringing together more than 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries and regions to showcase the latest trends, products and innovations in the global food and beverage industry.
As this year's International Museum Day fell on Monday, a day when institutions are often closed, many museums and art spaces made an exception and opened their doors to the public.
From Peking Opera-inspired collectibles and imperial-style porcelain to ethnic handicrafts and eco-friendly coffee cups, the Beijing Gifts brand brought together tradition, design and lifestyle at the inaugural China New Cultural and Creative Market and Trendy Carnival in Beijing on May 15.
An academic symposium on co-creating the cultural and tourism value of 20th-century architectural heritage was held on May 10 at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, highlighting strategies for integrating heritage into contemporary culture and tourism development.
From ancient architecture workshops linking Beijing and Yunnan province's Lijiang to cloud classrooms connecting students across cities, the Prince Kung's Palace Museum turned this year's International Museum Day on May 18 into a celebration of cultural dialogue, education and public participation.
The launch ceremony of the 2026 Discover China Cultural Tour kicked off at Beijing Shunyi Grand Theater.
The international promotion of China's rising stars in science fiction took center stage at the PAGEONE bookstore in Beijing on the evening of March 26.