In this year-end package, we present 13 captivating moments from 2024, each captured by individuals from across China and beyond. These images represent not just personal milestones but also larger events that have shaped our world. Through these lenses, we explore how personal experiences connect to the broader fabric of humanity and the spirit of our shared global journey.
Starting at a young age, a Gen Z rapper is making inroads into the global rap scene.
In 1977, China resumed national college entrance exams after they had been suspended for more than a decade. Despite the chilly winter weather, over 5.7 million people eager to resume their studies made their way to exam halls in December that year.
A concert of Chen Zeya's music was staged by the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing on Dec 22.
When asked to helm the film Burning Stars, director Xu Zhanxiong for the first time delved into the history of Shanghai University, an institution that nurtured talents for both the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang during their first alliance to end the era of warlords in the 1920s.
Late one evening last month, after a high-energy Mayday rock concert at Shanghai Stadium, Yu Zhuo and her friends found themselves still buzzing with excitement. They weren't ready to end the night, so they headed to Cila, a cozy bistro tucked away in Shanghai's Xuhui district known for its inventive northwestern fare.
Artifacts reveal society that developed architectural techniques and craftsmanship, Fang Aiqing in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, Yuan Hui in Hohhot and Wu Yong in Shenyang report.
Jade, a gem carrying ancient lore, whispers tales of emerald dreams that reflect how our ancestors saw the world. Its verdant hues also mark a dawn of civilization whose lineage thus becomes visible.
Imagine the hauntingly beautiful organ music resonating through the theater, the stage dimly lit as the audience waits in eager silence. Suddenly, the massive chandelier begins its slow ascent, casting an eerie glow over the theater.
Highly acclaimed conductor wins recognition for his global contribution, Wang Xin reports in Shanghai.
The 10th International Award for Art Criticism (IAAC 10) announced its prize winners at Jiushi Art Museum in Shanghai recently.
Chinese people often say: "Winter Solstice is the prelude to a new year". Serendipitous as it is, the 2024 Spring Festival Culture Forum was held on Dec 21, the day which Winter Solstice fell in 2024, where scholars and guests gathered to discuss Spring Festival.