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Campaign promoting Grand Canal launched in Yangzhou

2024-06-24 10:08

A grand-scale online themed campaign focused on promoting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal kicked off on Saturday in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, to mark the 10th anniversary of the world's longest man-made waterway being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Major underwater archaeological projects

2024-06-24 06:48

Discovered in 1987 off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, it is the first major shipwreck ever found in the South China Sea (Nanhai) under China-initiated programs.

Shipwrecks offer up their treasures

2024-06-24 06:42

Teams utilize state-of-the-art technology to examine and study underwater archaeological findings to bring them to the public, Chen Bowen reports in Qionghai, Hainan.

HK performing arts expo hosts promotional event in Beijing

2024-06-24 06:30

Later this year, the first Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, or HKPAX, will open in the West Kowloon Cultural District at Victoria Harbor, presenting visitors a variety of stage productions.

World's oldest and longest manmade waterway

2024-06-23 09:00

Speaking of China's cultural heritage, the first thing that comes to your mind may be the Great Wall. Well, another great project is the Grand Canal.

The road to fitness

2024-06-22 11:22

While parents and educators worry that children have been doing too little exercise, a sixth grade class from the Chaoyang School of the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China in Beijing finished their 100th 5-kilometer morning jogging program on Saturday to celebrate their upcoming graduation.

Sport makes health fun

2024-06-22 11:12

The Asian Winter Games in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, may seem a distant prospect as most parts of China are basking in sunshine and rising temperatures. A far cry from the chilly blasts of winter, however, even in this climate, an "alternative ice sports" from Europe is gaining popularity.

Inside Out 2 expands on teenage turmoil

2024-06-22 10:59

Nearly a decade ago, Pixar's Inside Out captivated audiences worldwide, heralded as a psychological compass guiding parents through the intricate labyrinth of their children's range of emotions.

Craftsmanship shows Beijing style

2024-06-22 10:48

An ongoing exhibition at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, The Marvels of Craftsmanship, showcases imperial crafts and pays tribute to the city's cultural legacy.

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal

2024-06-22 10:34

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal.

Ancient Chinese gown on display for first time

2024-06-22 10:17

CHANGSHA — A garment made with incredibly thin material that was worn by a Chinese noblewoman 2,200 years ago is on exhibit for the first time in Changsha, the capital of Central China's Hunan province.

Theater festival promises performances to remember

2024-06-22 10:04

The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6.

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