Memories take Katharine Carruthers back to when she began studying Chinese at Durham University more than 40 years ago, a time when the subject was far less common in the United Kingdom than it is today.
On a humid afternoon at China's 15th National Games held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in November last year, amid the polished ranks of professional youth squads, students from Qiqihar No. 1 High School looked unmistakably out of place.
When Dong brocade was declared a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, Ou Ruifan was elated. As a member of the Dong ethnic community in Hunan province, she felt a sense of pride that the contribution of the centuries-old craft to the country's heritage had been recognized by the authorities.
From the Tang to the Song, immersive restaurant performances turn Chinese history into a multisensory feast.
As China's demand for coconut products keeps rising, the entry of Chinese investors into Indonesia's coconut processing industry and plantations has injected new hope for the Southeast Asian nation to optimize the use of its abundant coconut crops for higher revenue growth.
Amid algorithm blues, Gen Z consumers flock to redesigned malls that prioritize atmosphere and social exploration
The three different kinds of hanfu — traditional attire of the Han ethnic people — below were designed by the Hanfu Research Institute, Xi'an Polytechnic University.
A team is trying to bring the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group into the mainstream
Legend meets conservation on a safari where rare species and community wisdom share the terrain
Enjoy a smart journey, and discover China! On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched "China Bound", an English-language smart-tourism service platform designed for international tourists.
In modern Chinese literary studies, Professor Zhang Li, associate dean of the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Beijing Normal University, offers a powerful exploration of women's consciousness over a hundred years in her book The Occurrence of Modern Chinese Women's Writing (1898-1925).
Editor's Note: In 2025, China's youth are crafting a new cultural narrative — not by following a timeline, but by mapping it across the country. This annual review shifts the focus from chronology to geography, capturing a regional resurgence through nine compelling stories. From digital village builders to Tibetan language songwriters, from Cantonese advocates to rural revitalizers, young people are rediscovering and reinterpreting local heritage. They are not merely inheritors of tradition but active creators of it. This report highlights how a new generation is planting its future in native soil, forging a dynamic connection between youth and homeland.
Presented by Chinaculture Registration Number: 京ICP备13028878号-4
Copyright © Ministry of Culture and Tourism, P.R.China. All rights reserved
Presented by Chinaculture Registration Number: 京ICP备13028878号-4
Copyright © Ministry of Culture and Tourism, P.R.China. All rights reserved
京公网安备 11010502035176号