Shanghai is a cosmopolitan metropolis, but it is not defined solely by the hustle and bustle of its central urban areas. It also boasts the green backdrop and unique charm of its vast rural landscapes.
A former stretch of coastal mudflats has blossomed into a sprawling seaside retreat, offering sweeping views, fresh air and a welcome escape from the urban bustle, Wang Xin reports.
At a recent literary event at the University of Edinburgh's Confucius Institute for Scotland, Lu Ban discussed imagination, mortality and humanity's future with writers, scholars, publishers and literature enthusiasts.
The "Beyond Boundaries & Synergy: Innovative Development of International Design in the Age of Intelligent Media" conference took place on Oct 30 at the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, alongside the inauguration of the International Design Education Alliance.
Chinese actor Liu Duanduan made his directorial debut with the stage play Where Will You Go?, which premiered in Beijing on Nov 5, uncorking a nuanced exploration of love, memory and the complexities of modern relationships.
Beijing-based CITIC Press Group recently published One Life, One Dunhuang: The Autobiography of Chang Shana, an authorized oral autobiography of the renowned Dunhuang art scholar, chronicling her 95 years of life.
The Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) hosted the 2026 International Young Scholars Dance Forum at its Hongqiao Road Campus on Oct 30, bringing together emerging researchers and artists from home and abroad to explore new approaches to Chinese dance studies.
In Chinese imperial dramas, high-ranking women often refer to themselves as bengong, literally "this palace". The translation is likely to baffle audiences unfamiliar with China's ancient royal courts, so translators typically use "I" instead and let titles, tone, and context convey the character's royal status.
A traditional flatbread becomes part of everyday life in Xinjiang.
Jointly exploring the contemporary value of Taoist thought can provide valuable insights into resolving differences and conflicts, tackling real-world challenges and injecting more positive energy into the peaceful development of the world, participants at an international Taoism forum said.
From tea ceremonies aboard boats to village stays, visitors discover a more intimate side of the Guangxi city.
A growing wave of independent Chinese travelers is helping reshape Turkiye's tourism industry, bringing visitors beyond the traditional peak season and injecting fresh momentum into local economies, industry insiders say.
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