In the 1980s, in the early years of China's reform and opening-up, Bart Dessein, then a young student in Belgium, got to know the term and became deeply interested in what was still in the West a mysterious oriental land.
An academic symposium dedicated to preserving, promoting, and utilizing architectural heritage related to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was held in Wanping City of the Fengtai district in Beijing on Sept 25.
The acrobatic extravaganza ERA celebrated its 20th birthday at Shanghai Circus World on Sept 27, announcing its plan to embark on a residential performance program in Pattaya, Thailand next year.
Covering roughly one-sixth of the total land area of China, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region features diverse geographical landscapes and rich ethnic cultures that have made tourism one of Xinjiang's pillar industries.
As Chinese stories travel across borders through online literature, the medium has become part of the "new three pillars" of China's cultural exports—alongside online dramas and games—serving as a key bridge for sharing traditional Chinese culture with the world.
The Sinan Full Moon Festival commenced at Sinan Mansions in Shanghai on Monday and will run until Oct 2, featuring over 60 quality lifestyle brands, performances by more than 20 original musicians, four unique indoor exhibitions, and three art installations.
A new project at the Shanghai Museum invites the digital avatar of Jay Chou, one of the most influential figures in China's pop music scene, to take visitors on an immersive experience of the cultural relics in the museum's collection.
The ancient capital Datong in Shanxi province witnessed a remarkable fusion of history and haute couture as the Yungang Fashion Festival kicked off in front of the iconic Cave 20 of the Yungang Grottoeson September 29. The event transformed the historic site into a dynamic runway, presenting a visual spectacle that bridged past and present.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month on the traditional Chinese calendar, is a cherished tradition across Asia. While its origins are rooted in the traditional Chinese calendar, the festival has evolved uniquely in different countries, reflecting diverse cultural identities and practices.
Palace Museum's restorers revive Qing Dynasty treasures for centennial reopening.
The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, one of the youngest symphony orchestras in China having been founded in 2023, is embarking on a historic tour of three major Russian cities, performing in Novosibirsk, Moscow and Saint Petersburg, from Monday to Friday.
When composer Zhou Long received an unexpected phone call from an old friend — conductor Shui Lan, a fellow graduate from the Central Conservatory of Music — he was excited, though their conversation was brief.