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From burial cloths to exports, stories woven in China

2026-02-07 16:32

Launched in 2022, the cross-border initiative aims to publish 100 scholarly volumes documenting Chinese silks preserved in museums and research institutions in China and abroad.

Silk links faraway worlds

2026-02-07 15:49

The first things likely to catch a discerning eye are the tiny nude figures delicately woven into a woolen robe, their forms unmistakably those of Eros, the god of love from the Hellenistic world. They stand beneath pomegranate trees, surrounded by goats and oxen, in a scene that feels at once Mediterranean and Central Asian.

UNESCO Chair at Zhejiang University revives spirit of the Silk Road

2026-02-05 07:30

A major dual initiative to advance international cooperation on cultural heritage has been inaugurated at Zhejiang University.

Exhibit shows Chinese, Russian ties with horse

2026-02-04 10:20

Sculptor talks about the significance of horses in Chinese and Russian art.

Stories that strengthen China-Indonesia bond

2026-02-03 15:43

In China, the word usually signals agreement, a decision made. In Indonesia, he quickly learned it can mean something entirely different — courtesy, acknowledgment, or simply "I hear you".

Brazilian film festival heats up Beijing's winter

2026-02-03 15:25

As Beijing endures the lingering winter, the silver screen is heating things up with tropical tales from Brazil's Amazon rainforest.

Orchestrating cultural dialogue through music

2026-02-03 09:55

On Thursday, the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shone bright with lights and applause as the Central Conservatory of Music's Chinese orchestra, led by conductor Liu Sha, performed a special Chinese New Year traditional music concert.

Cultural events help ring in Chinese New Year

2026-02-03 07:19

The opening gala for the 2026 Happy Chinese New Year cultural events in Sri Lanka was held last week at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead of the traditional Chinese holiday.

International exchange event held in Chaoyang

2026-02-02 17:32

With culture serving as a bridge and dialogue as a shared language, an international exchange gathering themed "Chaoyang and the World, Embracing the Future" was held on Saturday, bringing together representatives from international organizations and multinational companies to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation.

Ancient tai chi finds followers among stress-weary urban Turks

2026-02-02 07:00

ANKARA — A growing number of urban Turks are turning to tai chi, with practitioners and instructors citing stress relief and rising interest in Chinese culture as key drivers in Turkiye's major cities.

A musical journey from China to Europe

2026-02-02 06:54

In a remarkable cultural exchange that showcases China's rich musical heritage, the China National Traditional Orchestra and the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra are embarking on a European tour from Feb 10 to 27.

Ancient temple reveals long-lost secrets

2026-02-02 06:47

A joint archaeological team comprising Egyptian and Chinese experts has recently uncovered a series of significant findings at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, a city renowned for its historic monuments in southern Egypt.

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