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Digging into Jiangsu's historic engine of imperial wealth

2026-07-21 07:41

On the shores of the Yellow Sea, the Lianghuai region, straddling the Huaihe River, was one of ancient China's most important salt-producing zones from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) onward.

Rulers of art

2026-07-21 07:40

A trio — grandfather, father and son — were not only achieved emperors, but they also left behind a treasure trove of paintings and calligraphic works now on display in an extensive exhibition.

Macao's theater talent shines

2026-07-21 07:38

Through innovative adaptations of Chinese legends, performers connect timeless stories with contemporary audiences.

Architecture that travels far

2026-07-21 07:37

The moment German illustrator and new media artist Anja Nolte stepped into the Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, she immediately recognized the centuries-old Shuijingtai, or Water Mirror Stage.

National program launched to train folk singers

2026-07-20 16:05

The 2026 Chinese National Vocal Performance Talent Training Program, a five-week initiative supported by the China National Arts Fund to cultivate a new generation of elite performers and educators in Chinese folk singing, was launched at China Conservatory of Music on July 18.

Classic poet returns through modern dance and song

2026-07-20 15:56

Li Qingzhao, an original dance drama by the Shanghai Dance Theatre, made its National Centre for the Performing Arts debut on July 17, offering audiences a visually stunning reinterpretation of one of China's greatest poets through movement, music and Song Dynasty (960-1279) aesthetics.

Chinese sci-fi epic links past and future

2026-07-20 15:32

An upcoming Chinese science fiction film is drawing attention for blending the nation's space history with an imaginary future, as filmmakers and scientists gathered earlier this month for a series of preview screenings to discuss the legacy of China's space program.

Chinese team to make world motocross debut in Shanghai

2026-07-20 14:34

The Oriental Beauty Valley 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) China Shanghai round will take place at Shanghai International off-road circuit from Sept 11 to 13.

Retracing mountains of spirited exploration

2026-07-20 09:47

New book meticulously re-creates the 34-year-long journey of a geographer 400 years ago, bringing ink illustrations, research and highlights from his own travelogue into a comprehensible text.

Guizhou offers spelunkers an inside track

2026-07-20 09:45

Hidden beneath the mountains of Guizhou province, Shuanghe Cave offers a rare journey into an underground world.

Passing on the symphonic baton

2026-07-20 09:45

The China National Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 70th anniversary with more than a milestone season.

Food courier's verse wins a top Chinese literary honor

2026-07-18 16:32

The winners of the ninth edition of the prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize were announced on Wednesday. Among them was Wang Jibing, whose poetry collection Low Flight won the poetry award, bringing national recognition to a writer whose work has emerged from the streets and the lives of ordinary people.

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