NANCHANG — In a quiet studio in Jingdezhen, a Chinese city famous for its ancient porcelain heritage, Turkish artist Dilan Atasayar guides a brush dipped in cobalt blue across the curve of a white clay body.
The latest episode of Embracing Cultures explores the evolving definition of "civilization," shifting away from rigid historical categories toward a more inclusive and appreciative perspective.
In 2018, the first official Chinese-Egyptian joint archaeological mission was launched by the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Teaming up, archaeologists try to answer historical mysteries and boost understanding of each other's past, unveiling parallels in their origins and philosophies.
At a Beijing forum attended by young international Sinologists, Yang Huilin, a retired professor of the School of Liberal Arts, Renmin University of China, spoke about romanticism and philosophy in perceptions of age, citing verses from Huanxisha — Visiting Qingquan Temple at Qishui, a poem by Su Shi in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127):
CHONGQING — Last Saturday evening, the main auditorium of the Chongqing Grand Theatre in Southwest China was at maximum capacity. As a familiar melody rose, a tenor delivered one of Giacomo Puccini's most celebrated arias, Nessun dorma, drawing sustained applause from the audience after the final note.
Stepping aboard the Minghua cruise ship on Shekou's waterfront in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, you are instantly transported to 1930s Paris.
HARARE — In Zimbabwe, a Chinese-sponsored talent show is helping young artists reach not only their full potential but also their dreams.
With its unique artistic charm and profound cultural connotations, Wing Chun, an original dance drama from Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has captured the attention of audiences at home and abroad, achieving resounding success both critically and commercially.
From mathematics to Chinese calligraphy and classical texts, and then back to math, German Sinologist Andrea Breard has forged a new path to reveal the logical and poetic beauty of Chinese mathematics, and the depth of Chinese culture.
Join travel agents from around the world as they explore China's Fujian province.
The exercise Vriens described is zhanzhuang, or standing meditation — a foundational qigong practice that emphasizes breath, stillness, and awareness.
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