From Florence to Beijing, between figurative and abstract, creative talent blazes its own paths, Lin Qi reports.
All In, a grand NBA touring exhibition which made its world premiere on Friday at the Winter Garden of Beijing’s Indigo Mall, is taking the Chinese capital by storm.
"Traveling isn't just about relaxation for me," said 25-year-old actress Zhao Zhaoyi. "It's about stepping out of my comfort zone and rediscovering myself through encountering diverse landscapes, people, and cultures."
On June 27 and 28, a group of 10 young people from various countries, including Russia, the United States, Iran, Thailand, and Grenada, set out on a journey to Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province, to explore the city's rural revitalization initiatives.
Although Suqian in East China's Jiangsu province is only 28 years old as a prefecture-level city, it boasts 112 kilometers of the Grand Canal, which dates back nearly 2,500 years and flows through eight provinces and municipalities.
Short but intense storms have sprung upon the capital city since early June, often with little warning. Yet, as swiftly as they come, they retreat, leaving in their wake a stunning sunset and crystal clear blue sky.
Tour guides who can speak foreign languages have become some of the most sought-after employees in China, as the inbound tourism market continues its rapid recovery.
The Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions welcomed the nation's decision to allow non-Chinese permanent residents in the two cities to enter the Chinese mainland with a card-type document starting on July 10.
Sino-French Artistic Dialogue Exhibition was held at the China Cultural Center in Paris on June 18.
The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era.
With footprints spanning different continents, dancer, choreographer and the artistic director of Hong Kong's City Contemporary Dance Company Yuri Ng has had a rich multicultural life and an international career.
In 1018, a princess of China's Liao Dynasty (916-1125) died at the tender age of 18 and was laid to rest beside her husband, almost 20 years her senior, who died the previous year, barely two years into their marriage.