The winter chill that grips Beijing in December doesn't slow things down at all for Cheng Yongmao. He reaches his office in Huairou district in the capital's northeastern suburbs at 6:30 am and gets right down to business.
Having just finished a day's work at his newly opened Fujian restaurant in Beijing, head chef Hong Zhixiong hopped on a plane to Xiamen in Fujian province in search of the freshest ingredients.
Charles Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities with the luminary lines, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." This statement from the historical drama set against the backdrop of the French Revolution has remained so resonant that it's often been quoted in myriad contexts since its publication.
While China's northern and southern attractions are in a tight contest to lure travelers during the approaching Spring Festival holiday that runs from Feb 10 to Feb 17, some overseas destinations have also joined the "traveling carnival" by issuing visa-friendly policies and showing goodwill gestures.
A popular movie or TV drama has the power to make a city famous and generate a tourism boom. For audiences, a favorite movie or TV series transforms into a travel guide, and immersing oneself in the storyline has become a new travel trend for many.
On Jan 26, a day before the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties, young people from both countries gathered in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, to discuss their similarities and differences.
International students at Jiangsu University's Overseas Education College came together on Jan 21 for the school's 2024 Spring Festival Party to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
It is a long-awaited book, written by Li Yao, a writer and renowned literary translator, and a close friend of Professor Hu for over three decades.
The 2024 "Happy Chinese New Year" program was launched at the site of the dragon lantern festival in Budapest on Jan 25.
The third rehearsal of CCTV Spring Festival gala was held on Jan 28.
A new year concert was held at China National Opera House in Beijing on Jan 27, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Dragon.
Beijing Theater Association announced its plan for 2024, which will feature exhibitions of theatrical productions, forums, and workshops.
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