What was the man holding? This is an inevitable question for anyone who has ever looked up to the famous bronze standing man, unearthed from a pit in Sanxingdui, an archaeological site located in Guanghan city, southwestern China's Sichuan province. During its heyday between 1600 and 1100 BC, Sanxingdui was capital to the ancient kingdom of Shu- Shu being a modern byword for Sichuan- which built around itself a prosperous Bronze Age civilization that dominated the Upper Yangtze River region.
Zhao Shiwei and his team have bred and rescued more than 200 red-crowned cranes and released them into the wild after ensuring they will be able to survive in the wild. Despite doing this for 30 years and loving every moment of it, Zhao's greatest wish is to see his enclosure in Panjin city, Liaoning province, free of cranes.
All baby animals are cute. Seal pups are no exception.
In a burst of springtime flavor, new-style Chinese tea chain, Molly Tea, has attracted beverage enthusiasts with its latest creation, Yongchun Foshou. Made from the renowned oolong tea of the same name from Yongchun county, Quanzhou, Fujian province, this new offering has quickly become a hit. Yet, it is merely a highlight in a series of new brands that have taken the tea market by storm.
The China Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia held the Lanting Chinese Calligraphy Culture Salon at the Center On Apr. 11th.
On April 20, a beach in France was filled by people and kites flying in the sky from 25 countries and regions.
To welcome the arrival of "World Tai Chi Day" in 2024, the China Cultural Center in Paris specially held a 24-position Tai Chi workshop in the "Chinese Story" series of lectures on April 27.
The night economy continues to add vibrancy to consumption, offering visitors a mix of experiences including specialty snacks, themed performances and displays of intangible cultural heritage.
Set to captivate audiences, the 14th edition of the National Ballet of China's prestigious annual ballet creative workshop is poised to grace the stage at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing from May 5 to 7.
Howl's Moving Castle, an animated fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, had its restored version re-released in IMAX in Yonghua Cinema in Shanghai's Xujiahui area.
Positioned as a groundbreaking cinematic endeavor, the upcoming action film Formed Police Unit has surged to the forefront of China's presale box office rankings for the upcoming May Day holiday, marking a significant milestone as the first commercial film to spotlight China's peacekeeping police missions on foreign soil.
In the upcoming film The Last Frenzy, the central character Jia Youwei, played by comedic actor Jia Bing, grapples with life-altering decisions when confronted with an incurable illness and a mere 10 days left to live. Choosing to spend his million yuan property proceeds on unforgettable experiences with friends, Jia embarks on a poignant journey of camaraderie and self-discovery.