HANGZHOU — A collaborative study by scientists from China and the US has uncovered evidence of rice beer dating back about 10,000 years at an ancient site in East China's Zhejiang province, providing new insights into the origins of alcoholic beverage brewing in East Asia.
As if the round tea bowl were a clock face, Ji Na began pouring water at the 4 o'clock position. Her hands moved swiftly, the water flowing close to the bowl's rim, coaxing the tea leaves into a delicate whirlpool. Within moments, she poured a rich, amber cup of Lapsang Souchong black tea, its aroma sweet and full-bodied.
As the New Year arrives, Beijing's dining scene is awash with fresh flavors and festive treats. Mixing traditional Chinese dishes and global influences, new menus at top restaurants are presenting an exciting fusion of the old and the new.
During the 3rd Shanghai International Online Literature Week, which ran from Monday to Wednesday, discussions regarding the global trend of online literature revolved around the theme "Starting with Good Content: The Popularity Code of C Drama". The event brought together overseas online literature writers, Chinese scholars specializing in the field and international industry insiders.
Xie Fang, one of the first big movie stars of New China, passed away at 89 in a Beijing hospital on Thursday, sparking widespread mourning.
Winter Solstice marks the point when the sun reaches its lowest position in the sky at noon. After this day, the days slowly begin to lengthen.
The annual Yidan Education Forum by the Chen Yidan Foundation was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, earlier this month, brought together experts and insiders from China, Singapore and the United States.
At its Global Partner Summit, the co-founder and chairman of travel agency Trip.com Group Liang Jianzhang announced the results of a survey which reveals that safety, cleanliness, a long history, friendly people, and delicious food are among the most frequently mentioned aspects of China by foreign tourists.
The China (Sichuan) Second Ethnic Music Week opened in Xichang, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province, on Dec 19.
The original Italian musical Casanova made its debut in China, running for 10 performances at Shanghai Cultural Square from Dec 20 to 28.
Renowned architects, scholars, professors and architecture students gathered at the North China University of Technology in Beijing on Friday for a symposium promoting essential insights into 20th-century heritage among architecture professionals.
Situated in East China's Zhejiang province, Yiwu city is renowned as the world's hub for small commodity manufacturing. Yet, beyond its prominence as a center of light industry commerce, Yiwu also boasts a rich tapestry of ancient sites and intangible heritage.