2024 marks a historical year for China, filled with remarkable milestones. As New China celebrates its 75th anniversary, its innovations in science, technology, sports and culture have captured global attention. This collection by China Daily reflects a year of achievements, including the success of Chinese athletes at the Paris Olympics, groundbreaking space missions, and the revival of international tourism and cultural exchange. These images showcase China's progress and embody the spirit of unity and resilience driving the country toward a brighter future. Looking ahead, China's continued rise on the global stage remains an inspiring story.
The Beijing sections of the Great Wall, spanning more than 520 kilometers across six districts of the capital city, are among the most well-preserved and complex among those meandering through more than 10 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
The annual Shanghai New Year's Concert is gearing up to convey New Year greetings to its Shanghai and global audiences with wonderful and heartwarming music at the Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall on Dec 31.
Join China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi, as she wraps up an unforgettable 2024 filled with milestones and cultural adventures. Celebrate the changing seasons with her and immerse yourself in the enduring charm of Chinese heritage. As 2025 approaches, let's continue exploring the wonders of Chinese culture together!
Pengshui Miao embroidery, known as the "fingertip economy" for Miao folks in a county of Chongqing, weaves not just intricate patterns, but also a story of tradition, resilience and newfound hope.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Chinese film industry, reshaping how movies are made, from conceptual development to post-production.
Chinese artists present stage version of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Cheng Yuezhu reports.
On par with the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Emperor Qianlong's high-profile love for calligraphy and paintings is his fascination with jade. During his reign from 1736 to 1796, the emperor's obsession led to an unprecedented elevation in jade craftsmanship.
Craftsmen deploy their skill and experience accumulated over the centuries to help shape jade's continuing appeal, Fang Aiqing reports.
Breezes from the Sea, an exhibition until Feb 28 at China Art Museum, Shanghai, gathers such examples of the year to reflect latest developments in architectural design. Some have been completed and become city landmarks, and some are conceptual.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Children's New Year Concert premiered on Dec 22, 2024, at the Zhongshan Concert Hall in Beijing.Children from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other SCO member states delivered captivating performances of musical pieces that reflected their national traditions and showcased timeless classics.