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Retired pro athletes open a new chapter in China's schools

2026-01-26 07:09

JINAN — At 4 pm, more than 30 students practice basic archery techniques in the Jinxiucheng Primary School training room in Jinan, the capital of East China's Shandong province.

Rock band puts 'work' into entertainment

2026-01-26 07:03

By day, they are a brand founder, an ice-cream factory entrepreneur, an oil painting instructor at an art academy, and a collectible toy designer. By night, they are a rock band, pouring all those daytime emotions into songs about deadlines, burnout, and the quiet absurdities of contemporary working life.

Laba porridge heralds festive celebrations

2026-01-26 06:54

On the eighth day of the 12th month on the Chinese calendar, the aroma of laba porridge will drift across China, signaling the arrival of the Chinese New Year season.

Guardian of the whispering murals

2026-01-24 10:31

In the quiet hour before dawn, when Baisha ancient town still slumbers at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan province, 57-year-old Yang Zhijian begins his daily work.

Sharing memories boosts conservation

2026-01-24 10:29

When Du Xiaofan from Fudan University first visited Loushang, an ancient village in Guizhou province, in 2015, he was captivated by its scenic beauty and relatively intact architecture preserved over centuries.

Italian stories resonate in China

2026-01-24 10:26

During his recent visit to Shanghai for an Italian film week, Italian director Saverio Costanzo discovered an unexpected depth of cultural connection, where Chinese audiences demonstrated a personal approach to engaging with international cinema.

The return of Yongle Dadian

2026-01-23 08:46

What if you could hold a perfect replica of a book more than 100 years old in your hands, feel its weight and texture, trace the raised ink on paper, and pause over a scholar's margin note as clear as if it had been written yesterday?

A new Silk Road in blue and white links Jingdezhen and Iznik

2026-01-23 08:30

NANCHANG — In a quiet studio in Jingdezhen, a Chinese city famous for its ancient porcelain heritage, Turkish artist Dilan Atasayar guides a brush dipped in cobalt blue across the curve of a white clay body.

Tradition meets choral innovation

2026-01-23 07:47

The China NCPA Chorus, one of the most iconic resident ensembles of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, has unveiled its 2026 season with the theme of "Heartbound".

Ancient pressure cooker making a stir

2026-01-23 07:10

The pressure cooker is a modern kitchen marvel that slashes cooking times for favorite stews. But the technology was developed in China more than 2,000 years ago — and it was a lot cuter back then, because the pot had feet.

Exchange inspires Thai students' photo stories

2026-01-21 08:56

From October to November 2025,50 Thai students spent six weeks at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan, Hubei province.

From balance beam to screen

2026-01-21 08:40

Olympic champion Guan Chenchen has made her screen debut in The Secret to Fat Loss, China's first costume micro-drama centered on scientific fitness, which officially premiered online on Jan 9.

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