A carnival celebrating the integration and innovation of ethnic handicrafts opened on Sept 9 at Shougang Park in Beijing, alongside the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
In the artistic tableau of Shi Shang, the rose is a metaphorical vessel of life's origin and a spiritual hinterland. When depicting the beautiful colors of these flowers and their tender layers, she celebrates the vibrancy of life and hints at the challenges one goes through.
"Yangquan is my hometown and the starting point of my science fiction journey," said Chinese author Liu Cixin on Sept 8 at the opening ceremony of the 4th Liu Cixin Hometown Science Fiction Culture Week in Yangquan, North China's Shanxi province.
Built almost six centuries ago, the Longfu Temple area has been revitalized as a vibrant cultural and modern commercial hub.
Every afternoon, He Xuejun changes into traditional Naxi clothing and walks into a courtyard tucked away in the narrow lanes of the Old Town of Lijiang.
Eight centuries after the ancient settlement first took shape beside mountain streams, citizens trace back their ancestry as they recall stories and memories of their families in the place where heritage continues.
Beijing Confucius Temple was built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and served as a national site for ceremonies honoring Confucius throughout the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1271-1911).
From pushy elevator companions to trusted delivery helpers, machines are winning over guests and staff alike
At a Monday news conference, organizers of the upcoming parasports events in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region laid out an extensive array of accessibility measures, from AI-powered sign-language interpreters to dedicated shuttle services, for the 668 athletes set to compete in the games, which kick off Thursday in Yining, Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture.
Teenage Chinese-language enthusiasts from over 100 countries touched down in China for the start of the global finals of the Chinese-language competitions under the Chinese Bridge brand.