With a mix of curiosity and excitement, Samar Keekeni let out a small squeal as she slipped a carrot into the wide, eager mouth of a giant milu deer.
In the rugged mountains of the Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Gansu province, where the Great Wall snakes across the peaks, 68-year-old Wang Xilin has spent more than three decades on patrol, helping ensure the architectural wonder's preservation for future generations.
Chinese civilization — described by President Xi Jinping as embodying consistency, originality, unity, inclusiveness, and peacefulness — has endured through the ages, serving as a testament to a deeply rooted cultural ethos. Drawing from this heritage, China offers a distinctive alternative to Western-centric models of international relations. Through initiatives in sustainable development, cultural diplomacy, and global governance improvement, China presents a perspective shaped by historical consciousness and a long-term strategic vision.
A series of musicals and plays will make their China debut in Shanghai, solidifying the city's significance in the live entertainment sector, according to an announcement by Shanghai Culture Square.
At the upcoming 2025 Shanghai Jing'an Theater Festival, 20 plays will be staged from April 25 to June 2. Over 85 percent of the productions will make their Shanghai debut and half are from overseas.
Dan Niu, once confined to a cubicle crunching numbers at a Shanghai bank, now spends weekdays cycling through the city's alleyways, leading foreign tourists past steamed bun stalls and hidden galleries tucked away off the beaten path.
“Glinting Light: An Exploration of Luo Bonian's Photography” at Beijing's Three Shadows Photography Art Centre is Luo Bonian's first solo exhibition in China. Born in 1911, Luo, a self - taught photographer, blended Pictorialism (an art - promoting photo movement) with Western modernism. The exhibition focuses on his 1930 - 1940 works, showing his unique style. Despite the war, he persisted. The show runs till June 1 with specific visiting hours.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, featuring the iconic cartoon duo Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, will hit theaters in the Chinese mainland on Friday. The movie premiered in Beijing on Tuesday, evoking nostalgia among parents and appealing to children. A Chinese girl teaching martial arts to performers dressed as the characters was a highlight. Under American animator Pete Browngardt, the hand - drawn film tells of the two saving Earth from aliens. It has gained over 2.6 million Sina Weibo views.
Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has unique festivals. The Corban Festival (Eid al-Adha) involves sharing slaughtered lamb, with grand celebrations. The Rouzi Festival (Eid al-Fitr) marks the end of Ramadan fasting, offering cultural shows and food. Nowruz, or Persian New Year, has diverse rituals. The Turpan Grape Festival in mid - late August offers grape - related activities. Plan your trip around these festivals to explore Xinjiang's traditions.
From April 14 to 15, the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian province, hosted the immersive gastronomical event "Flavors Journey — Once Upon a Bite | Tasting Xiamen, Encountering the Nanyang" with help from the People's Government of Siming district and organized by Tencent Video, DOClabs Beijing, and Cheuk Yuet · Queen, a Southeast Asian-style restaurant in Xiamen. Centered around spices and cultural cuisines, the event offered a multisensory experience blending tourism with product innovation.
This year's festival, which takes place from May 1 to 25, includes 27 concerts by musicians from all over the world.
Noel Su Nuoyi, a Spanish social media influencer with over 3 million followers on short-video platforms like Douyin, says an unexpected encounter with an android charmed his mother when she visited China following its recent visa relaxations for inbound visitors.
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