The air hums with the rhythmic beats of Chinese drums and the crash of cymbals. Vibrant lion dancers, their manes flowing and eyes flickering, weave through the crowds.
The 2nd World Conference on China Studies is set to kick off in Shanghai from October 13 to 15.
A touring exhibition highlighting how artists, scientists and cultural heritage protectors have worked together to preserve the art of a stunning centuries-old temple in Shaanxi province has arrived in Xinyang, Henan province.
The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday ended with a disappointing box-office performance, largely due to a lack of blockbuster hits, according to industry insiders. The eight-day holiday, from Oct 1 to 8, generated 1.84 billion yuan ($257.4 million) from 50.07 million tickets, with domestic films making up 98.93 percent of the total revenue. This marks a 14.7 percent decline from the 2.15 billion yuan earned during the same period last year.
As diners across China gathered to celebrate the National Day "Golden Week" holiday, hotpot restaurants emerged as major beneficiaries of the country's weeklong consumption surge.
From a former imperial garden to a people's museum today, every brick and tile at the Palace Museum whispers tales of bygone eras.
An exhibition highlighting the exchange, communication, and integration of multiple ethnic groups in the establishment of Beijing as the nation's capital kicked off on Sept 28 at The First Historical Archives of China in Beijing.
The 100-year-old Palace Museum, situated on the site of the Forbidden City in Beijing, has welcomed a special visitor from Taipei -- a city some 2,000 kilometers away that is home to another Palace Museum.
Cultural fusion breathes new life into ancient art form
Archaeologists uncover an additional site in Zhejiang, revealing exile, ritual and the dynasty's reluctant permanence, Yang Feiyue reports.
Foreigners of various countries and fields receive high honors for bringing innovation, development and connection to their 'second home', Wang Xin reports.