The Chinese term, cuzhi daye, literally meaning thick stems and broad leaves, can also imply carelessness and boorishness. In his 1980 painting, Lotus of Thick Stems and Big Leaves, late ink master Liu Haisu applied bold strokes and smudged color, seemingly in a crude manner, to depict a lotus pool view with vigor and poetic resonance.
Exhibition unites artists and scientists, showcasing works where technology and art converge to spark creativity, Li Yingxue reports.
A symphonic music piece, titled New Movement of the Northern Frontier, which portrays the natural scenery, rich resources and people safeguarding the regions, from Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to Inner Mongolia autonomous region, premiered in Ordos city, Inner Mongolia, on Aug 22.
China will hold a gala at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of Sept 3 as part of the victory anniversary events, according to a news conference on Thursday morning.
Ancient towns showcase how life takes on a whole new meaning, Yang Yang reports in Fenghuang, Hunan.
On our way to a private Miao ethnic museum, we stumble upon a local fair in Shanjiang town, Fenghuang county in Hunan province. This traditional fair takes place on dates that include a three or an eight on the lunar calendar.
Western region of province promises a vast visual feast of natural landscapes that took centuries to form, Yang Yang reports in Zhangjiajie, Hunan.
Spectacular scenery gives people resilience, charm and rich culture, Yang Yang and He Chun report in Xiangxi, Hunan.
Legendary British rock band Suede and China's leading music company Modern Sky have officially announced a strategic copyright cooperation.
Tiantai, a town in East China's Zhejiang province with a history of 1,800 years, will host the 2025 Qixi Festival Gala, an annual program to celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), guided by the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust and benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development, has become a key force in building a multipolar world and promoting unity across the Global South.
Across generations and the Taiwan Strait, stories of sacrifice, resilience, and unity bring history to life for today's youth.