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A decade in the making, dictionary mirrors shifts in language and culture

2025-08-04 08:06

After a decade-long revision, the third edition of The English-Chinese Dictionary has returned — bigger, sharper, and more attuned to the rhythms of modern language.

Cafe boom energizes countryside economies

2025-08-02 13:33

In Daofu, a quaint county in Southwest China's Sichuan province, traditional Tibetan homes have been beautifully transformed into cafes, seamlessly blending international favorites like butter tea and highland barley.

Green tourism grows along revived Grand Canal

2025-08-02 13:30

On a summer morning, the light cuts softly across grasslands intersected by stone paths, and the scent of lotus rises from the waterlogged fields at Kaisen (Happy) Tribe in Wangjiangjing town.

Celebrated conductor waves baton in Europe

2025-08-02 13:20

On a tour of music festivals in Germany, Spain and Scotland, maestro will lead the world's best orchestras.

A mission to save rhyme

2025-08-02 13:05

Musician and his band travel the land to keep precious childhood verses, lullabies and folklore from vanishing.

Kenyan acrobat coach cherishes longtime bond with China

2025-08-02 12:10

Eric Musyoka, a young, Nairobi-based talent, has become an accomplished acrobat thanks to Kavita's training and mentorship since 2017. He proudly demonstrated his expertise during a home-based training session for multiracial children in a gated community.

Race against time to rescue rock carvings

2025-08-02 11:45

Under the scorching sun, Xu Xiaolong and his colleagues trudged through wild grass in the Gobi Desert, scanning the rocky foothills of Helan Mountain in Yinchuan, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, in search of ancient carvings.

Restaurant adds Tang to menus

2025-08-02 10:19

Xi'an breathes new vitality into dining experiences, matching cuisine with cultural entertainment.

Faces reflect nation's historic spirit

2025-08-02 09:25

Book explores discoveries of relics and takes a deep dive into their symbology, representation and values showcased.

Folktale spin-off hits big screen

2025-08-01 17:17

Nobody, the first feature-length film adapted from the hit animated series Yao — Chinese Folktales, is set to premiere in Chinese theaters on Saturday.

Winners crowned at 2025 Schoenfeld competition

2025-08-01 16:53

The 2025 Schoenfeld International String Competition in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, announced its winners. Top prizes were awarded to Zou Meng in the Violin Division, Jeri Lee in the Cello Division, and Trio Archai in the Chamber Music Division.

Short drama event seeks original scripts

2025-08-01 16:43

The first National Micro-Short Drama Script Competition announced on Thursday it would kick off in Beijing, and called for original scripts that promote China's rich culture and contemporary spirit.

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