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As a lifelong devotee of traditional Chinese culture, I had long dreamed of visiting Jingxian County in east China's Anhui Province, the birthplace of Xuan paper. With its silky texture and remarkable durability, this kind of paper has captivated calligraphers and painters for centuries.

Theme parks heat up summer fun2025-07-24
As summer rolls in, with children out of school, families are flocking to theme parks, making them some of China's hottest summer destinations.

Across peaks and pedals - An Austrian's 20 years powering China's outdoor rise2025-07-19
In July, the Pump Track Qualifier in Weihai, a coastal city in eastern China's Shandong Province, drew crowds of enthusiastic young riders.

New study reveals details of lives of ancient Chinese nobles2025-07-17
Chinese archaeologists have investigated the lives of nobles from the Qin state during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, providing new insights into ancient Chinese social hierarchy, dietary customs and cultural integration.

Shanghai unveils visa, cash incentives for global content creators2025-07-16
Shanghai unveiled a new policy package on Tuesday to establish itself as a global hub for high-quality Internet content creation, offering financial incentives, streamlined visa processes, and tech support to attract creators worldwide.

Centuries-old Chinese opera ignites passion among young people with modern flair2025-07-16
Liu Geni, 11, lit up with excitement as she learned to sing a line of Kunqu Opera under the guidance of a master during a workshop at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

At the gateway to China's resistance, memories of war echo 88 years on2025-07-14
Some 20 kilometers southwest of Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, among the skyscrapers, speeding silver bullet trains, and a web of asphalt roads lies a patch of green.

English-language version of "Ne Zha 2" to hit overseas theaters2025-07-10
An English-language version of "Ne Zha 2" will hit theaters across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in IMAX and 3D from Aug. 22, CMC Pictures said on Wednesday.

Pompeii exhibition opens in central China's Hunan2025-07-09
An exhibition showcasing cultural relics from ancient Pompeii opened Tuesday at the Hunan Museum in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.

Gaming connects Gen Z with traditional culture through digital innovation2025-07-06
Chinese video games are increasingly connecting ancient culture with younger generations. Through immersive digital design and real-world collaborations, homegrown titles are inspiring young players to rediscover traditional arts, driving tourism and reinforcing cultural confidence.

NW China's UNESCO-listed grotto site temporarily closed amid heavy rain2025-07-04
The Maijishan scenic area, home to the UNESCO-listed heritage site Maijishan Grottoes, in northwest China's Gansu Province, has been temporarily closed to visitors since Thursday morning due to heavy rain in the region.

China's Xinjiang to host international dance festival2025-07-03
The 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will open on July 20 in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and run until Aug. 5, the organizers told a press conference held in Urumqi on Wednesday.

"Ne Zha 2" ends record-breaking China run with 2.13-bln-USD haul, but global journey continues2025-07-01
After shattering virtually every box office record in Chinese film history, "Ne Zha 2" will conclude its theatrical run on the Chinese mainland by the end of Monday.

Golden cocoon reborn: the resplendent transformation of China's silk industry2025-06-27
Chinese silk, the radiant thread of the ancient Silk Road, once adorned emperors and bridged cultures. Synthetic fibers and mechanized textiles later dimmed its luster, leaving mulberry groves silent.

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Running from Wednesday to Sunday in Beijing, the third edition of the China International Supply Chain Expo has drawn a total of 651 exhibitors.