Qu Xing, former deputy director-general of UNESCO, reviewed the development of the World Heritage protection system and its achievements over the past century.
The protection of cultural heritage is increasingly moving from individual efforts toward a comprehensive and systematic endeavor, professionals said on Wednesday at a parallel event of the 2026 Beijing Culture Forum.
While delving into the essence of traditional Chinese medicine on the Chinese mainland, Lo Chin-Ying, a 24-year-old student from Taiwan, continually reflects on the enduring spirit of loyalty and righteousness embodied by Guan Gong.
A young Louis XIV sits on horseback. Across the exhibition space, a Qing (1644-1911) emperor appears in riding attire. Between them are saddles, hunting scenes, sculptures and paintings reflecting two cultures’ long relationships with the same animal.
Color is one of the most eloquent languages of art, and Dunhuang colors stands as one of Dunhuang's best-known hallmarks. Among them, which one is the most treasured?
At dawn on Sept 20, student representatives from flag-raising teams in Hong Kong and Macao stood on a viewing platform at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, watching as the National Flag Guard Unit of the People's Liberation Army Ceremonial Escort Battalion marched in precise formation and the five-star red flag slowly rose over the square.
For 22-year-old Lalupu Chuque Claudia Celeste from Peru, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region had long felt familiar. After living there for three years, she thought she had already seen much of what the region had to offer.
From Vientiane to Tianjin, one cross-border journey becomes a story of language, cultural discovery and connections that transcend borders.
Nestled along China's historic Grand Canal, Yangliuqing Ancient Town in Tianjin was draped in festive red lanterns and Mid-Autumn decorations on Sept 15. It played host to 120 contestants from 101 countries for a themed poetry gala, a cultural side event of the 19th Chinese Bridge — Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students.
American documentary producer Bill Einreinhofer's love of film began early while in high school.
The 2026 Beijing Culture Forum opened in the Chinese capital on Tuesday, drawing more than 600 scholars, experts, officials and representatives of cultural institutions from home and abroad to the historic city — home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites — to focus on cultural heritage, which they believe is the vehicle to promote mutual learning among civilizations.
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