I recently circumnavigated the globe in 80 hours, give or take. I checked, and it beat Phileas Fogg's record of 80 days by nearly 77 days, as described in the travel/adventure novel published in serial form by French author Jules Verne in 1872.
Four decades ago, on a rural film set in southern China, the young Jiang Wen, a Chinese film director and actor, kept an unlikely source of inspiration close at hand: a dictionary, of which the cover bearing an image of French actress Sophie Marceau.
A young artisan reimagines thangka embroidery for today's generation, Palden Nyima and Daqiong report in Lhasa.
Siku Quanshu, or the Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature, stands as one of the largest and most significant collections of ancient Chinese literature.
The Thai edition of the Chinese children's book Is It Wrong? was launched at the 24th Bangkok International Book Fair on March 28.
Blending ancient aesthetics with contemporary ideas, young artists and designers are redefining how Tibetan culture is lived, worn, and performed today.
At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province, a round and fluffy giant panda lounges in the warm spring sunshine, happily munching on fresh green bamboo.
Traditional Dehua porcelain artistry evolves into modern cultural products, bringing Blanc de Chine to global audiences.
The exhibition Green China in Motion: The Ecological Narrative of Pandas, Wild Plants and Macro Creatures, featuring images and books about China's vibrant natural landscapes, captured the attention of many attendees of the 24th Bangkok International Book Fair 2026.
Chongqing, a river city with more than 3,000 years of history, is turning to its rich cultural roots to strengthen its research on Yangtze River civilization with the launch of a new dedicated institution.
In spring, the terraced fields of Yongding county in Fujian province turn a soft, vibrant green. The terraces curve gently along the mountainsides, forming flowing lines that rise layer upon layer with the shape of the land.
Craftsmen protect aging structures by working hands-on while teaching younger people the skills needed to sustain them.