In the early 1980s, China was still using ration coupons as a measure to tackle food shortages. Despite most people struggling with their appetites, novelist Zheng Yuanjie-dubbed China's "king of fairy tales"-occasionally derived inspiration from the experience.
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.
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.
A press conference for the eighth Wuzhen Theater Festival was hosted in Beijing on Sept 6, announcing its schedule, format and program.
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".
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.
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, released its themed calendar for the year 2022 on Monday.
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.
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.
Koo Bohnchang has long been active in the South Korean contemporary photography scene as a photographer and curator. This is his first solo show in China.
I was always a bit of a weather nerd.In the United States, I would tune in regularly to the Weather Channel.