The first China-themed library in Mexico was inaugurated in late April to promote a cultural exchange. Books on Chinese history, art, culture, traditional medicine and music as well as digital and video archives, can be found at the new Chinese Library at Mexico City's Anahuac University.
The 14th Chinese Bridge language proficiency competition in Latvia was held at the University of Latvia in late April.
Tibetan film Cao Yuan de He, or River, premiered in Tokyo, Japan on April 29. This is the first Tibetan language movie to be publicly released abroad.
China's cultural heritage experts say more needs to be done to protect the sites linked to the ancient scholar.
Hungry bulldozers have been chewing away at strips of small bars and eateries in many a Beijing hutong this spring.
Ten years ago, Beijing-based artist Tai Xiangzhou was pursuing a doctoral degree in painting at Tsinghua University.
The 33-year-old is interested in alternative therapies around the world and has been visiting China over the last decade to study traditional Chinese medicine.
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, celebrates the day Mexico drove out occupying French forces in 1862. The date is often confused with Mexico's independence day - that's actually Sept 16, which marks the beginning of the country's war of independence from Spain.
In the wake of competition from Hong Kong and Shanghai, the 12-year-old Art Beijing fair seeks its own niche with affordable fine art.
A commuter pass for the Beijing-Tianjin intercity railway that gives a discount of up to 15 percent went on sale on Monday as part of government efforts to promote the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
More than 130 million trips were made during the May Day holiday, which ended on Monday, the China National Tourism Administration said.
Today marks the 127th International Workers' Day, or May Day. It is the day that Chinese people all celebrate the workers, expressing their appreciation for their diligence and hard work.