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Huge tourist turnouts recorded during holiday

2025-05-05 07:26

The five-day May Day holiday — from Thursday through Monday — spurred a tourism boom in the country, with scores of domestic and international tourists swamping destinations big and small to make the most of the break, the last long holiday in the first half of the year.

Summer begins with Start of Summer

2025-05-05 07:00

At the first solar term of summer, spring bows out, yet warmth delays its call. When greens outshine the fading red, seeds of spring swiftly grow.

Xiamen event cooks up a taste of Southeast Asia

2025-05-03 10:45

In gastronomy, spices are more than ingredients — they are storytellers. A dash of cinnamon, a spoonful of chili, a swirl of curry — each holds the power to unlock centuries of trade, tradition and transformation.

Kenya's bush-to-brew tours

2025-05-01 10:00

Traditionally a major agricultural product for export, tea has increasingly taken on a new role in recent years for Kenya.

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.

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