A 30-minute drive from downtown in the capital transports you to a world that feels decades ahead.
A group of herons was photographed near the Yitong River in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin province. They could be seen flying around the trees to become part of a spring landscape.
A flock of tropical parrots who made Paris their home is the inspiration behind a Shanghai art gallery's first exhibition of 2026, which opened on Friday.
The 2026 China Science Fiction Conference will be held from Friday to Sunday in Shougang Park in Beijing. The event will feature more than 20 activities across four main sections: the opening ceremony, forums and meetings, industry promotional events, and public activities. At the same time, significant events such as the 2026 Beijing International Science Fiction and Future Industry Expo and the 2026 Beijing Science Fiction Carnival will also take place.
As "fan circles" — communities formed around shared devotion to celebrities — continue to grow into a defining feature of contemporary pop culture, scholars are beginning to take them seriously. A new book, Fan Circle Chronicle: Love, Data, and Power, steps directly into this space.
Alexander Kashpurin, winner of first prize at the 2026 International Franz Liszt Piano Competition, gave a concert at Beijing Concert Hall on Saturday.
Pop star Jay Chou will release his 16th studio album, Children of the Sun, on Wednesday across digital platforms worldwide.
Recently released by Zhejiang Education Publishing House, Bones Through Time: Insights from a Zooarchaeologist is a new book that explores the interactions between humans and animals.
The ornate dragon robes once worn by Chinese emperors are long gone, either buried or locked behind museum glass.
As spring breezes blow through the Helan Mountains in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, the sprawling vineyards on the eastern foothills shake off their winter slumber. For seasoned winemaker Zhang Jing, this marks the beginning of another bustling year ahead.
Follow the rich aroma of coffee in Yunnan province. It drifts through ancient town alleys, where specialty coffeehouses have become ubiquitous.
Have you ever imagined a movie you don't just watch, but step inside and explore? A French tourist, Olivier Dumont, recently experienced his first virtual reality film at the 798 Hyper Vision in Beijing.