Ancient body of water stands testimony to ingenuity as it nourishes modern-day ambitions and hopes for the future, Wang Ru reports.
In this session, let's get to know the huskier-toned shui cha (water cymbals) that are often used to play beats for yangge (a form of Chinese folk dance popular in northern China)
China Southern Airlines on Wednesday opened a new flight route linking the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou to the Shennongjia Forestry District in Central China's Hubei province.
It was noon time on Sunday, two days after the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which was directed by Zhang Yimou and held at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
The Willoughby Symphony, which has a history of more than 50 years, held a concert to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Concourse Concert Hall in the city of Willoughby in Australia on Feb 5.
With the Lantern Festival - it falls on Feb 15 this year - just round the corner, many Chinese have been posting their artistic interpretations of tangyuan, a dessert traditionally consumed during the holiday, on social media.
The central axis of Beijing, which is connected by many cultural relics in the old city, is now in the "sprint stage" of applying for World Heritage status, according to Shan Jixiang, the president of China Antique Academy and former director of the Palace Museum.
Peking Opera, also known as jingju in Chinese, was listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.
Belgian pianist Jean-Francois Maljean unveiled a piano piece to send his sincere wishes to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, which kicked off with a grand opening ceremony held at the National Stadium on Feb 4.
Chinese singer Zhang Zhou performed the leading roles in three Chinese operas, which were staged during the Fourth Chinese Opera Festival.
Cao Xue, whose vision helped give birth to the beloved Olympic mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen, reflects on the design of what is sure to become a cultural icon, Xu Haoyu reports.
Beijing biennale celebrates humanity's creativity and resilience, Lin Qi reports.
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