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Late painter's exhibition profiles spirit of an era

2021-09-08 09:54

Images of the Time, an exhibition at the Datong Art Museum, in Datong of Shanxi province, running until Oct 31, presents a portfolio of works by Xin, who died in 2014 at age 51. He was then a professor of the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, but once lived in Datong for a decade. 

'Wearable' battery developed by scientists at Fudan University

2021-09-08 08:29

SHANGHAI-Scientists have made a breakthrough in the use of high-performing lithium-ion fiber batteries, bringing wireless charging of electronic devices via clothes one step closer to reality.

Nurturing a younger generation

2021-09-08 08:06

Under the cloudy night sky lit by fireworks, a group of schoolchildren takes a "carousel ride "to celebrate a traditional torch festival in Puge county, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province.

A gold star for effort

2021-09-08 07:44

When archaeologists announced their latest discoveries at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, earlier this year, a 25-year-old man in Shanghai came up with a bold idea-to re-create life-size replicas of some of the site's signature treasures by using old techniques.

Nang a symbol of warmth, solidarity in Xinjiang

2021-09-07 17:24

Wherever you go in Xinjiang, whether north or south of the Tianshan Mountains, you will always have the chance to sample some crispy and delicious nang. This traditional flatbread, with a history of over 2,000 years, happens to be popular among all ethnic groups in Xinjiang and is known for being easy to bake, store and transport.

Eighth Wuzhen Theater Festival to open this October

2021-09-07 17:09

A press conference for the eighth Wuzhen Theater Festival was hosted in Beijing on Sept 6, announcing its schedule, format and program.

Michele Wucker's latest book is now published in Chinese

2021-09-07 16:59

American author Michele Wucker's You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World was published in Chinese recently, following the success of her last work, in which she introduced the concept of "gray rhino".

Classic animated characters suit up for Winter Olympics

2021-09-07 14:57

The adorable Snow Child flies down a hill in his skis, winning the praise of the mighty Monkey King. The invincible Nezha spins on an icy river on his skates, while the Gourd Brothers race to goal in an ice hockey match. Animated characters that have entertained a generation of Chinese people are now rooting for the coming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

Palace Museum releases 2022 calendar

2021-09-07 14:57

The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, released its themed calendar for the year 2022 on Monday.

Chinese culture at CIFTIS in Beijing

2021-09-07 14:51

An exhibitor demonstrates paper-cutting skills at the booth of Shanxi province during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijng, capital of China, Sept 6, 2021.

8 things you may not know about White Dew

2021-09-07 10:30

White Dew indicates the real beginning of cool autumn. The temperature declines gradually and vapors in the air often condense into white dew on the grass and trees at night.

Summer ends amid changed climate in Beijing

2021-09-07 08:15

I was always a bit of a weather nerd.In the United States, I would tune in regularly to the Weather Channel.

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