President Xi Jinping presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to awardees in the Great Hall of the People on Sunday morning.
During the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 a fire set off in the uprising in the Hanlin Library in Beijing destroyed copies of one of its most prized treasures: the Yongle Dadian, the world's largest paper encyclopedia, from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Domestic historical film "Mao Zedong 1949" led the Chinese mainland box office on Friday, the China Movie Data Information Network said Saturday.
"Culture is like the flowers. Culture is the greenery. Cultures are what you have to strive for. All other things are just figures," Joachim Broudré-Gröger, Germany's former ambassador to China, told China Daily website.
"Cultural exchanges play an important role in promoting the understanding of different ways of thinking and advancing interpersonal communication," said Kitsayapong Siri, Thailand's permanent secretary for culture.
Eleven literary artists from around the world have descended upon Shanghai to take part in the 11th edition of the residency program by the Shanghai Writers' Association.
The People’s Literature Publishing House recently partnered with eight publishers to present a collection of 70 selected Chinese novels written and published during the past seven decades since the foundation of the People’s Republic of China.
During Art Macao, a total of 41 activities, including international art exhibitions, performances, celebrations and visual arts shows are staged at 55 venues around the city from June to October, presenting a big cultural feast that brightens up the summer.
Thai sinologist Prapin Manomaivibool shares her insights on Chinese language education in Thailand and her love for China.
China's intangible cultural heritage and time-honored brands will be shown at the 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE), according to the CIIE bureau Wednesday.
The National Ballet of China will celebrate its legacy with a series of productions, Chen Nan reports.