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Stories in a flicker of light

2026-04-17 06:05

Handmade revival echoes through shadow puppetry as tradition adapts creatively for contemporary audiences worldwide, report Xing Wen and Zhu Xingxin in Xiaoyi, Shanxi.

Appeal of Chinese-style gold jewelry soars

2026-04-16 23:09

Tourists take a shine to traditional craftsmanship and designs.

Beijing event revives industrial heritage for digital age

2026-04-16 15:31

The Digital Integration of Living Heritage: Co-Creating Industrial Memories, a themed event for the International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18) was held in Beijing's Shougang Park on Wednesday.

Morning markets breathe new vitality into urban tourism

2026-04-16 06:41

At 6 am, as the first rays of sunlight hit the Xiaoheyan morning market in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang, the air was already thick with the aroma of freshly fried beef pies and steaming tofu puddin

Into the unknown: Finding wonder in Guizhou

2026-04-16 06:35

Arriving with no expectations, a five-day journey through mountains, forests and rivers reveals a province best experienced in person, not on a screen, Thomas Hopkins report

Gen Z-fueled guochao trend drives shift to meet market needs

2026-04-16 06:19

As China's Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2009) emerges as a new leading consumer group, it is also driving manufacturers toward a shift that reflects both emotional needs and rising cultural confidence.

Culture cast through glass

2026-04-16 06:17

After nearly four decades of dedicated work, liuli artist shares handmade warmth through her technically demanding pieces, Zhao Ruixue reports in Zibo, Shandong.

Tourism blossoms in nation's 'peony capital'

2026-04-16 06:03

Travelers come from far and wide to revel in Heze's culturally venerated floral majesty.

In Jingdezhen, what more can porcelain be?

2026-04-15 10:45

Today, ceramic art has transcended its functional origins to become a vital form of contemporary expression.

Exhibition documents Chinese-German research on tangyang

2026-04-15 09:32

A pioneering cross-cultural exhibition exploring the forgotten craft of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) tangyang (scaled paper architectural models) has opened its doors at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing.

Chinese illustrator wins intl award

2026-04-15 09:18

A day after being named the 2026 winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, Chinese picture book artist Cai Gao is already focusing on what comes next, from expanding original works for toddlers to developing new series rooted in folk traditions and early childhood themes.

Campus builds global connections

2026-04-15 06:36

Through education and student initiatives, cross-cultural exchange deepens China-Central Asia ties while fostering mutual understanding and long-term people-to-people connections.

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