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The story of a French missionary at Qianlong's court

2026-08-29 15:29

In 1760, Pierre-Martial Cibot, a 33-year-old Frenchman, arrived in Beijing. Commissioned by the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church, he began working for Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and adopted a Chinese name, Han Guoying.

A tale of two cities

2026-08-29 14:55

Beneath the pyramids and among the colonnades of ancient temples, the story of Egypt's ancient civilization is being told in fluent Chinese.

'Voices of Youth' choir makes history at World Choir Games

2026-08-28 15:32

A youth choir formed through variety show Voices of Youth by iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment provider, has won the C16 Pop Ensembles category at the 14th World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Archaeologists discover cemetery of high-ranking Xia Dynasty noble in Shanxi's Xiyang county

2026-08-28 09:36

The Shanxi Archaeology Museum has announced the discovery of a cemetery belonging to a high‑ranking noble from the late Xia Dynasty (c. 22nd century‑16th century BC) at the Zhongcun site in Xiyang county.

Literary icon launches the Chinese edition of her latest work

2026-08-28 07:01

British author Jeanette Winterson concluded her third book tour in China earlier this month, during which she shared insights about creative writing in the time of artificial intelligence.

Renowned author sparks frenzy at book fair

2026-08-28 06:53

More than 18,000 fans vie for limited seats as Mo Yan publishes his new short story collection after a six-year hiatus, reports Zhang Kun in Shanghai.

City's landmark Ferris wheel set to reopen in 2027 at new heights

2026-08-28 06:46

The Ferris wheel at Shanghai's Jinjiang Action Park, which operated for decades and holds local residents' cherished childhood memories, has officially begun reconstruction at its original site.

Giving old streets a fresh scent

2026-08-28 06:28

In Shangxiahang, ancient buildings are becoming places visitors can experience instead of simply observing history, Yang Feiyue reports in Fuzhou.

Robot chefs bring intuition to the mix

2026-08-28 06:17

Next generation of cooking aids can watch the wok, not the clock.

Abacus conference highlights China's intangible cultural heritage

2026-08-27 16:44

The 7th "Wisdom at the Fingertips" Youth Abacus Cultural Heritage and Aesthetic Education Conference in Chengdu, Sichuan province, concluded on Sunday.

'Tomorrowland' announces full lineup for Shanghai festival

2026-08-27 15:39

The Magic of Tomorrowland, which is set to return to Shanghai on Oct 17 and 18, officially unveiled its dazzling full artist lineup on Wednesday with an expanded and immersive experience.

Guangzhou retrospective of Venezuelan artist highlights global and local connections

2026-08-27 09:26

Oswaldo Vigas, a towering figure in Latin American modern art, is currently being celebrated at the Guangdong Museum of Art in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The retrospective exhibition, titled Reality Is What I Imagine, showcases a selection of monumental works spanning the artist's seven-decade career.

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