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Grape expectations as domestic beverage raises a hearty cheer

2025-05-01 09:49

In 1972, winemaker Guo Qichang received an invitation from the Shacheng winery in Huailai county, Hebei province. Located in one of China's earliest grape-growing regions, the winery hoped that Guo could help improve quality and assess its grape varieties.

Going for gold

2025-05-01 09:46

No two vintages are ever quite the same — even with the same wine, a shift in climate from year to year subtly transforms the flavor of the grapes. But in the hands of a talented winemaker, even a tough harvest can yield something remarkable.

London-based Chinese artist seeks economic, cultural values through art creations

2025-04-30 15:00

In Calculate The Memory (2021), London-based Chinese artist Kong Qianyang attempts to show a unique economic value and potential in both the art market and cultural heritage.

A global touch on Dunhuang's timeless art

2025-04-30 06:25

Bathed in a soft glow, the Buddha statues from the Mogao Caves murals seem to gaze out at the world — not from the famous Dunhuang in Gansu province, but from the pages of a vivid three-dimensional book.

Volunteering across continents

2025-04-30 06:22

Through service and cultural exchange, a young volunteer brings hope to Bolivia and finds strength in self-growth.

AI on director's chair, what's next for cinema?

2025-04-30 06:08

How can cinema not only survive but flourish in the digital age, where artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the rules? This unprecedented challenge to the century-long art form has sparked a heated debate at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival.

Livestream shows China as it really is

2025-04-30 06:05

From late March to early April, 20-year-old US YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr, better known by his online alias iShowSpeed, visited several major cities across China — such as Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, and Changsha — livestreaming his experiences along the way.

Take a book, pass it on

2025-04-30 06:03

A grassroots library in Beijing invites readers to take books freely and pass them on, spreading knowledge far beyond its walls.

A carnival of unity

2025-04-30 05:51

Returning to a vibrant celebration of cultures, a former US student reflects on the power of cultural exchange and the unity found in diversity.

Andy Lau's latest film set to hit screens on May Day

2025-04-29 16:40

Hong Kong megastar Andy Lau's latest film, "A Gilded Game" — a gripping financial crime thriller that exposes the shadowy dealings of the stock market — is set to hit theaters nationwide on May 1.

Creative crafts from Sichuan shine in Beijing

2025-04-29 16:10

On Tuesday, the second edition of Cultural Homeland, Blessed Rangtang, a cultural and tourism promotion event, opened in Beijing's Beihai Park, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the park's opening to the public.

Minimalist brushwork creates realm of spirituality

2025-04-29 14:12

Ink artist Li Xueming blends the minimalist style that marks classic Chinese painting — loose strokes that leave a vast emptiness in the composition and low-saturated colors — with a celebration of vitality.

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