For diehard fans of the household classic Dream of the Red Chamber, the lavish world of the Jia family offers more than just drama — it stirs culinary curiosity. Among the many delicacies described by novelist Cao Xueqin (1715-63), one stands out: qiexiang, a refined, preserved eggplant relish.
Among the 1.95 million cultural relics housed in China's largest museum in terms of collection scale, the Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, nearly 35,000 were donated by about 800 individuals since the victory in the Chinese People's War Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) 80 years ago.
On a gentle slope in Doushan village, Wuxi, Jiangsu province, the contours of the past emerge from the earth. Archaeologists brush away soil from a groundbreaking discovery of the remains of a prehistoric city dating back approximately 6,000 years.
On Frost's Descent, autumn is deep. Dew congeals to frost and falls so cold, hence the name it shall keep.
The centuries-old gongbi style of classic Chinese painting, which is characterized by meticulous brushwork, gives a vivid illustration of the philosophical take, gewu zhizhi — to investigate things thoroughly to obtain knowledge from them.
Renowned for its fiery hue and regal allure, the ruby has long been one of the world's most coveted gemstones.
Mostly Sunny, which earned Huang Xiaoming the Best Actor title at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival's Golden Goblet Awards, will be released across domestic theaters on Saturday.
The Liangzhu cultural creative market was held from October 17 to 20 in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, alongside the third Liangzhu Forum.
Australia's ban on children under 16 from social media platforms draws a line in the digital sand. This proposal is far more than a domestic policy debate; it is a bold and far-reaching experiment, positioning the nation as a global laboratory for one of the most pressing questions of our time.
"As a student majoring in electronic information science and technology, the Model UN opened a window for me to see the world beyond formulas and experiments," said Tang Xuchang, a postgraduate student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).
Forget leisurely strolls. A new trend is taking Chinese travel to new heights — literally. Dubbed "Cityfly," it sees thrill-seekers trading city sidewalks for skylines and horizontal exploration for vertical vistas.
From Oct 16 to 19, the Beijing Book Fair transformed the National Tennis Center from a venue of athletic competition into a celebration of the mind. Now in its 11th edition, the fair brought together more than 300 publishing and creative brands, alongside writers, editors, and film producers.
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