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Chinese Lyric String Quartet delights audiences in Norway and Denmark

2025-10-06 14:06

Amid the celebrations of China’s National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Lyric String Quartet from the Central Conservatory of Music showcased their artistry in Norway on Sept 29 and in Denmark on Oct 1, as part of the "A Moonment to Remember—the Concert for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival" cultural performances.

Lost Chinese treasures return home

2025-10-06 11:31

Ching Banlee (1899-1965), a Filipino entrepreneur of Chinese descent and a great admirer of Chinese culture, devoted his entire life to acquiring hundreds of precious ink paintings and calligraphy works.

Cultural, sports events boost holiday spending

2025-10-06 07:17

Shopping malls, restaurants and sports venues in Beijing have remained packed with visitors during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, representing a microcosm of the strong consumer demand nationwide.

Joint work to restore imperial residence

2025-09-30 09:38

Palace Museum's restorers revive Qing Dynasty treasures for centennial reopening.

Touching the hearts of a Russian audience through music

2025-09-30 07:47

The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, one of the youngest symphony orchestras in China having been founded in 2023, is embarking on a historic tour of three major Russian cities, performing in Novosibirsk, Moscow and Saint Petersburg, from Monday to Friday.

A symphony of memory and peace

2025-09-30 07:43

When composer Zhou Long received an unexpected phone call from an old friend — conductor Shui Lan, a fellow graduate from the Central Conservatory of Music — he was excited, though their conversation was brief.

Hidden behind the halls of royalty

2025-09-30 07:37

In the northeast corner of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City in Beijing, behind the imposing halls of state power, lies a secret world of whimsical rockeries and pavilions with roofs of peacock blue and jade green. It is the Qianlong Garden, an exquisite retreat built by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Forbidden gates swing open

2025-09-30 07:23

Meridian Gate towers above the entrance to the Palace Museum in Beijing, once China's imperial palace from 1420 to 1911 and also known as the Forbidden City. During the imperial years, numerous royals, high officials and nobles walked through this gate, which stands for solemnity, ritual and order. They stepped into a "forbidden" place, closed to outsiders where the course of their own destinies — and often the fate of the country — was shaped.

Writers explore memory, technology and tomorrow at Baihua

2025-09-29 07:06

The 21st Baihua Literature Awards, one of China's most influential honors for popular fiction, celebrates writers who bridge artistry and mass readership, and spotlights storytelling's enduring power to resonate across generations and communities.

Rolling out the red carpet

2025-09-29 07:02

From vineyards to fortresses, Azerbaijan beckons Chinese travelers with open borders and timeless wonders, Yang Feiyue reports.

A team effort

2025-09-29 06:56

Female relic surveyors brave hardships and even the occasional wild animal to safeguard plateau's rich history, Palden Nyima reports in Lhasa.

Paris hosts Mid-Autumn Festival cultural salon

2025-09-28 11:21

The "Rendezvous with Hunan in Paris" Yaji Cultural Salon, part of the "Mid-Autumn Festival: A Moonmoment to Remember" event series, showcased the cultural charm and unique allure of Hunan, captivating approximately 80 Chinese and French guests.

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