Tucked away in a narrow hutong, or alleyways, in central Beijing, a wooden gate swings open to reveal an unexpected serenity. A spacious courtyard unfolds, anchored by two towering, lush trees. Along one side, a corridor lined with powerful artworks beckons.
Carved into the cliffs of Wuzhou Mountain in the northwestern suburbs of Datong, Shanxi province, over 1,500 years ago, the Yungang Grottoes stand as a monumental testament to cultural exchanges between China and the Buddhist world. Added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2001, the organization said in a document that the site has a universal value as it represents "the outstanding achievements of Buddhist cave art in China".
Competition to decode ancient scripts expected to advance research, stimulate public interest, spur technological development, Fang Aiqing reports.
The iconic late archaeologist Yan Wenming (1932-2024) once dubbed ancient people living near the Yangtze River as "vanguards on the path toward civilization" who, more than five millennia ago, left abundant legacies etched into China's long history.
Experts reimagine role of institution as innovators to keep up with rapidly advancing technology, Lin Qi reports.
Members of 1990s' hit group share laughter and tears in an award-winning documentary, Wang Xin reports in Shanghai.
FRANKFURT — Bamberg in Germany and Shexian county in China show how towns with a remarkable history can thrive today.
The Musee d'Orsay in Paris will bring its largest-ever China exhibition to the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in Shanghai on June 19, exclusively showcasing over 100 authentic masterpieces by renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin and Pierre Auguste Renoir.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, the 2025 Running and Sports Tourism Exchange Signing Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
On the heels of A Gilded Game, the second highest-grossing film of the May Day holiday, actor Ou Hao has quickly returned to the screen in the new TV drama Into the Heat.
South Korean writer's books find resonance with readers inside and outside her home country, Yang Yang reports.
Charles Chen Yidan, an internet entrepreneur and philanthropist, received an honorary doctorate of literature (education) earlier this week from the University College London in the United Kingdom for his work supporting educational research and practice.
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