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Chinese, Egyptians jointly research, digitalize mummified wooden coffins

2024-06-26 11:41

China-Egypt Joint Investigation, Research and Digitalization Project on Ancient Egyptian Antiquities, a package of cooperation projects mainly about digital scanning, photographing, sorting and research of more than 1,000 mummified wooden coffins excavated in Saqqara, Egypt, has been going on since late May, Shanghai International Studies University said on Monday.

Designer pushes boundaries with imagination

2024-06-26 11:36

British artist and avant-garde designer Samuel Ross is actively pushing the boundaries of art and design, unveiling new art installations at the recent Design Shanghai exhibition.

Meet Yangzhou, where the Grand Canal begins

2024-06-26 10:28

For many Chinese, ancient poetry verses are on the tip of the tongue whenever the name of Yangzhou is uttered. Enchanted, countless poets such as Li Bai, Du Mu, and Su Dongpo penned poems, weaving their admiration for the city in the vibrant tapestry of Chinese poetry.

Flowing prosperity: Six facts you may not know about China's Grand Canal

2024-06-26 09:43

The 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back nearly 2,500 years. It passes through eight provinces and municipalities. In 2014, 27 sections of the canal, totaling 1,011 km, and 58 relevant heritage sites gained UNESCO World Heritage status. 

Social Media Digest

2024-06-26 06:39

Victoria Beckham recently celebrated her 50th birthday. Over the years, the pop star and fashion designer has built a reputation for strict self-discipline, maintaining a consistently fit physique and elegant image.

Breaking down the fourth wall

2024-06-26 06:28

In traditional theater, actors and the audience are typically separated by the stage, as if there is an invisible wall between them.

Chinese publisher signs Arabic edition of Music Meets Classical Poetry at Beijing book fair

2024-06-25 14:50

China Translation and Publishing House signed a deal with Egyptian publisher Bayt Alhekma Cultural Investment Company at the recent Beijing International Book Fair for the publication of an Arabic edition of Yong Yinyue Xue Gushi, or Music Meets Classical Poetry.

Digital publishing expo to showcase industry innovation and international collaboration in Haikou

2024-06-25 14:45

The 14th China International Digital Publishing Expo will be held from Sept 20 to 22 in Haikou, Hainan province. The announcement was made by Hainan provincial government authorities at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair that closed on Sunday.

Children's art competition celebrates Greek myths

2024-06-25 14:41

Evgenios Kalpyris, Greek ambassador to China, announced the three winners of the Ambassador's Choice Award for Children's Competition at the 30th Beijing International Book Fair International Illustration Awards at China National Convention Center on Friday.

Two concerts celebrate the bassoon

2024-06-25 14:38

The Zhejiang Bassoon Ensemble, a newly founded group featuring esteemed musicians from leading Zhejiang art institutions, held two concerts on Saturday and Sunday. The concerts, held at the esteemed Zhejiang Concert Hall and Deqing Grand Theatre, marked the ensemble's official debut and showcased their dedication to promoting the bassoon in China.

Reality show captures hearts

2024-06-25 11:21

Renowned for its exceptional chemistry and witty banter, the iconic US sitcom Friends has charmed audiences worldwide. Now, a Chinese reality show bearing the same name has made its debut on the popular video-streaming platform Mango TV, featuring six talented singers — Chen Chusheng, Lu Hu, Su Xing, Wang Yuexin, Wang Zhengliang and Zhang Yuan — who share a genuine bond of friendship.

Photos chart the journey of Grand Canal

2024-06-25 09:52

The photo album The Grand Canal depicts the fate of a group of people living on both sides of the canal since the 1960s.

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