The paintings of Chinese artist Shen Xiaotong, who is holding a solo exhibition at Beijing's Sukie Gallery, usually give viewers two opposing impressions.
The development of the tourism industry and a steady inflow of young entrepreneurs have injected new life into ancient rural villages in China, where travelers can visit well-preserved historical architecture, cultural and natural assets, and the residents upholding traditions. China's experience in reinvigorating ancient villages also provides references for other countries in their attempts at historical preservation and restoration.
Asian fashion designers have ushered neo-Chinese attire onto international catwalks, marking the dawn of a new era in Eastern aesthetics.
Located in North China's Shanxi province, the Yuncheng Salt Lake has long been the focal point of the city's culture and economy. It is estimated that locals have consciously harvested salt from the lake for more than 4,600 years.
The young might be restless but trends show that there will always be something they can learn from senior citizens. This is apparent from the popularity of a series of video clips starring elderly residents at a retirement home in Tianjin that is trending on lifestyle app Xiaohongshu under the theme "Human sobriety".
Yu Nuo took out a Beijing map and spent a month from June studying the highways and byways and doing fieldwork before coming up with a cycling route that traces the shape of the capital city's Chinese name.
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Sabino Vaca Narvaja, Argentina's former ambassador to China, is now playing different roles in his country's parliament and academic circle. His career has been closely connected with China, a country across the Pacific Ocean, with his family being partly responsible for his lasting interest in the country.
Dozens of diplomats from 15 countries, including Argentina, Croatia, South Africa, Morocco, Mexico, Peru and Cuba, participated in the 2024 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guizhou for Diplomats in China & Guizhou Village Super League, co-organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Argentine Embassy in China, from Sept 26-29.
On Saturday evening, the stadium in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, buzzed with excitement as a friendly soccer match took place between LAC United, a team consisting of 24 Latin American and Caribbean diplomats, and the Rongjiang Luohanguo team.
Sergio Fausto Cabrera Cárdenas, the Colombian Ambassador to China, expressed high praise for the local primitive village landscapes and the intangible cultural heritage of the Dong Grand Song. He said, "This is a very beautiful place, where both the natural environment and cultural scenery have been well preserved. It is truly impressive."