Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles.
HEFEI — Almost every morning, Muhammad Jalal finds himself squeezed between shelves and equipment in a laboratory at Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province, collecting various types of experimental data.
MASERU — As the first light of dawn broke over the peaks of northern Lesotho, the quiet village of Menkhoaneng sprang to life with song and dance. Under swirling mountain mist, thousands of participants gathered to embark on a journey steeped in the country's history.
During the Chinese New Year holiday in February, a record 89.5 million visitors flocked to museums across China — a 27.6 percent increase from the previous Spring Festival, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration. More than 12,000 special exhibitions and about 29,000 educational programs were held nationwide, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for cultural experiences.
Even decades later, it still makes the audience's skin crawl to witness the dangers faced by those who fought Tibetan antelope poachers.
When Zhang Huchuan's friend spotted a small device on her arm during a trip to Shanxi province, he assumed she had diabetes. But what she revealed next suggests a trend among young adults adopting a low-sugar lifestyle.
Altay's landscapes aren't just likened to gems and artworks — they are them.
When the wooden crate finally arrived at the door of Norwegian YouTuber Frengen, he had anticipated something much closer to a toy than an actual tool.
Liu Hongyan, 45, has walked the Great Wall so many times that she no longer bothers to keep count.
A recent symposium at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing illuminated the diverse explorations of creativity by women active in artist circles. The event was held during the CAFA exhibition, Shape of Myself, featuring members of the China Women Artists Association.
More than 200 paintings, posters, manuscripts and designs created by Zhou Lingzhao (1919-2023) were recently donated to the Central Academy of Fine Arts, in Beijing, where he taught for decades.
At the 2026 London Book Fair, the stand of China International Communications Group (CICG)—the nation's premier international communications organization—hosted a landmark event titled "Stories Without Limits: A 20-Year Journey of Midnight Library".
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