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Hot TV drama boosts tourism in Jiangmen

2023-02-17 16:05

Recently, the hit TV drama The Knockout has sparked huge interest in many of its main film locations in Jiangmen, South China's Guangdong Province, since its release on January 14.

Harbin's ice and snow festival one of the biggest in the world

2023-02-17 15:48

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is an annual winter gala held in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. It features large-scale ice and snow sculptures, long slides made entirely of ice and snow, and numerous other recreational facilities.

Craftsman gives Chengni inkstone new lease on life

2023-02-17 13:53

Chengni inkstone, one of the “four famous inkstones” in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush.

Chinese espionage thriller "Hidden Blade" to hit North American big screen

2023-02-17 09:44

Chinese espionage thriller Hidden Blade will open on Friday in a limited theatrical release in North America.

Unearthed tombs may offer clue to ancient burial systems

2023-02-17 08:53

Archaeologists have unearthed 21 tombs dating back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) in the central Chinese city of Changsha, Hunan province, which are possibly subordinate tombs of a royal mausoleum, according to the municipal institute of archaeology.

Puppet master sticks to his style

2023-02-17 08:26

Several stick puppets, dressed in traditional costumes, frolic on stage. They are able to change their facial expressions and perform complicated movements, such as dance with flapping long sleeves, practice calligraphy and even spit fire.

Building on the past

2023-02-17 08:26

It may seem, at first hand, contradictory, but preservation of old buildings can ensure a city's future. Bringing the past to life by restoring structures from yesterday displays a confidence in tomorrow.

A classic double Grammy

2023-02-17 08:24

World-renowned Chinese conductor's latest recording Letters for the Future picks up two major gongs at prestigious music awards ceremony.

Ancient craft blooms again

2023-02-16 08:30

A puzzle was presented by a miniature mountainous landscape with velvet flowers, birds and rabbits in a recent episode of CCTV's Chinese Poetry Conference, a show that gathered enthusiasts of ancient poems.

Cultural traditions stand the test of time

2023-02-16 08:29

When boarding a train or plane in Fujian province, people might be surprised to find seats purchased by pilgrims to place the statue of a lavishly dressed woman, surrounded by uniformed guardians. She is treated with such respect and care, because of her courageous and tragic life story.

Sinologists from across the globe speak at Qingdao center

2023-02-16 08:28

A preferred way to preserve Chinese classics is to analyze, illustrate and present their values to the world, according to German Sinologist Christoph Harbsmeier, professor at the University of Copenhagen.

Infusing confidence in his craft

2023-02-16 08:27

For 58-year-old Chen Lianggu, tea is a magical elixir. It's a belief that stems from his teenage years, that tea can help cure illness. When he was a youngster, while he was busy reaping rice on the farm, he began to suffer from heatstroke. Feeling uncomfortable, he went back home and explained the situation to his mother.

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