Behind a carved gate in a Suzhou garden in Jiangsu province, 4-year-old Miao Muqing twirls in a peach-colored cloak and an embroidered horse-face skirt. For her mother, Zhao Yajing, this outfit isn't just a souvenir of their trip — it's a modern take on hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) designed for everyday wear.
As China celebrated the 2026 Spring Festival, the Shenzhou-XXI mission crew aboard the Tiangong space station received a remarkable gift: a thriving harvest of tomatoes grown in orbit.
When the shrill of the emergency alarm cuts through the night, and stretchers race down fluorescent-lit corridors, every second inside the emergency room becomes a sprint against death.
A cultural relic will never be younger than it is today. Holding this notion close, grassroots heritage conservationist Zoya Baqit views her core mission as to preserve the cultural essence embodied in these relics at this very moment and share their charm with more people.
Every morning in Madrid, Spain, Liu Jianmei lights the oven in her 160-square-meter shop.
In line with China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), which calls for developing a new socialist culture with strong intellectual guidance and international influence, the Palace Museum is embracing digital innovation to preserve and share its rich cultural heritage.
Tongguan kilns give ancient art form its modern shape with perfect geography and precise techniques.
Tape measure in hand, architect and wheelchair user Zhang Yi enters the accessible restroom of a public park in Beijing, extending the metallic strip to confirm the height of a grab bar installed beside the toilet.
To combat the stress of modern life, more people are adopting the calming properties of baduanjin, or “eight pieces of brocade”.
From memories of childhood and loved ones to the pressures of urban white-collar workers and the casual incident of a forgotten room key, songs by the Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Singers have won wide resonance with audiences across China.