Feature: Turkish student discovers China through language learning

Inside a classroom at Nankai University in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Türkan Hamza, a Turkish student majoring in Chinese-English translation, practices Chinese calligraphy with quiet concentration.

Economy&Life | Mis-stitched stuffed horse toys go viral on Chinese Internet

A stuffed toy horse with a sullen face has gone viral recently on Chinese Internet.

Chinese troupe wins Grand Prix at Budapest International Circus Festival

The China National Acrobatic Troupe claimed the Grand Prix at the Budapest International Circus Festival, which concluded late Monday with a gala performance marking the 30th anniversary of the event since its launch in 1996.

Ice dragon boat race aims to bolster Sino-UK bond

The frozen Songhua River in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, came alive with the sound of drums and the rhythmic clanging of ice picks, as nearly 200 members of ice dragon boat teams vigorously struck the icy surface to move forward, drawing enthusiastic cheers ...

N China's Hohhot launches winter amusement programs to boost local economy

Stitch by Stitch: Jin Huizhen’s Half-Century Devotion to Traditional Embroidery

In a quiet home in Chenggong District, sunlight streams through the windows onto the balcony. Seated at a table, Jin Huizhen, a recognized inheritor of Chenggong embroidery, works in silence, her attention fixed on the silk before her. Needle and thread move r...

In pics: winter scenery in China

Winter scenery in China.

Global dialogue as fine as porcelain

Artists of Dehua county receive support in their works going overseas, as they innovate the centuries-old craft known as 'ivory white'.

Tomb rekindles Chu history

Lavish burial reveals monarchy's splendor, vulnerability and struggles on the eve of imperial unification.

2026 Beijing Book Fair kicks off

The 2026 Beijing Book Fair kicked off here on Thursday, with over 400,000 titles on display. This year's book fair features more than 10 themed zones as well as an exhibition area for various cultural products.

Heritage ice-fishing ritual draws scores to Jilin lake

A bone-numbing temperature of nearly minus 20 C was no deterrent for tens of thousands of visitors who gathered on Thursday around the frozen Chagan Lake in Northeast China's Jilin province to watch fishermen haul in their nets from beneath the ice — a centur...

Across China: How SW China mountain county stitches its way into global game

From the Wuling Mountains to pitches across the world, Wuchuan's footballs are about more than just a game. They are also driving and inspiring a small county's bid to secure its economic future.