The central axis of Beijing, a north-south line of cultural relics and historical buildings in an old quarter of China's capital, is in the process of application for World Heritage status. Around 43 years ago, the Historic Centre of Rome – which includes some of the major monuments of the Italian capital – was inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The two zones, blessed with many historical sites, bear rich deposits of culture and showcase the development progress of the two civilizations. Today, they both still shine with grand scale and completeness. Central Axis of Beijing
The biggest risk I've ever taken was quitting my job and biking solo across western China.
To greet the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year, a total of 47 teams from both sides of the Taiwan Strait took part in the dragon boat race on Saturday in the coastal city of Xiamen, Southeast China's Fujian province.
The show Infinite and Beyond, which features performances of more than 100 classic pop songs by singers from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to promote cross-Strait musical exchanges, concluded on Saturday.
For decades the National Art Museum of China has been an important stage of cultural exchanges between China and the world, allowing the majority of public to see the first piece of foreign art in their lives. It has been through not only exhibitions but also dialogues given by scholars with expertise in the area.
Pillows have been used in China for thousands of years and hold a significant place in Chinese culture. In modern times, we enjoy a wide range of pillows filled with synthetic fibers, down, feathers, or latex.
In my almost 12 years living in China, I've visited many provinces and cities across the country, yet the one I have found myself returning to the most over the years is the southern city of Hong Kong.
Young, educated people who willingly sacrificed so much to help defend the country at crucial research base are acknowledged, Cheng Yuezhu reports.
Located at the juncture of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Armenia has a long history of cross-cultural exchange.
Cheryl Falzon, National Librarian and chief executive officer (CEO) of Malta Libraries, foresees closer cultural cooperation between Malta and China based on mutual understanding and appreciation.
The “Sharing China - Happy Chinese New Year Contest 2023” concluded its final review recently in Beijing and unveiled its winning entries.
American animation Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office on Saturday, China Movie Data Information Network showed.