Amid rapid urban modernization and renewal, developing and protecting historic cities have never been at odds. Heritage protection should work in step with how cities develop and better fit modern life, experts and officials said at a parallel session of the 2026 Beijing Culture Forum on Wednesday.
Qu Xing, former deputy director-general of UNESCO, reviewed the development of the World Heritage protection system and its achievements over the past century.
The protection of cultural heritage is increasingly moving from individual efforts toward a comprehensive and systematic endeavor, professionals said on Wednesday at a parallel event of the 2026 Beijing Culture Forum.
Inside the Bama Tea sightseeing factory in Anxi, East China's Fujian province, the future of Chinese tea production unfolds behind pristine glass.
While delving into the essence of traditional Chinese medicine on the Chinese mainland, Lo Chin-Ying, a 24-year-old student from Taiwan, continually reflects on the enduring spirit of loyalty and righteousness embodied by Guan Gong.
Curiosity begins when visitors see, experience and understand tech at work.
A young Louis XIV sits on horseback. Across the exhibition space, a Qing (1644-1911) emperor appears in riding attire. Between them are saddles, hunting scenes, sculptures and paintings reflecting two cultures’ long relationships with the same animal.
The three-day Guangong Cultural Tourism Festival's opening ceremony kicked off on Wednesday at the Guandi Temple in Haizhou, Yuncheng, North China's Shanxi province.
The 2026 China International Confucius Cultural Festival will be held from Sept 28 to Oct 7 in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, offering residents and tourists more ways to engage with traditional culture.
In Hepan Huayuan community, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the Lanbanren leather carving workshop has turned intangible cultural heritage into a source of income for local residents.
Color is one of the most eloquent languages of art, and Dunhuang colors stands as one of Dunhuang's best-known hallmarks. Among them, which one is the most treasured?
On Sept 20, a massage robot made its public debut in Huizhou, Guangdong province, offering a glimpse of how artificial intelligence and robotics are being applied to traditional Chinese medicine.
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