Hotline service a "Chinese solution" for Beijing's urban governance2024-12-21
Braving the chilly winter morning, Guo Changyi, a bus driver for Beijing Public Transport, arrived at the company office before sunrise to inspect and clean the bus and adjust its interior temperature.

China's State Council Information Office hosts New Year reception2024-12-19
China's State Council Information Office hosted a New Year reception on Wednesday, gathering nearly 500 participants from home and abroad at the National Museum of China in Beijing.

Wukong's tough journey to West sparks witty responses from Chinese gamers2024-12-18
"Black Myth: Wukong" missing out on the Game of the Year at The Game Awards (TGA) 2024 is but one of many trials in its journey -- much like the 81 challenges facing the Monkey King in the Chinese classic "Journey to the West," quipped a disappointed fan on Weibo.

China's year-end box office exceeds 1.6 bln yuan2024-12-16
The box office sales of China's moviegoing season ringing in the New Year have reached about 1.63 billion yuan (about 227 million U.S. dollars), with presales included, as of Sunday, according to the film data platform Beacon.

Beijing opens 2 more mausoleums of Ming emperors to public2024-12-16
Two emperors' mausoleums in Beijing have recently opened to the public, meaning that six out of the 13 tombs in the Changping District belonging to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) emperors are now accessible to the public, according to the management organization of the tombs.

New study identifies 10,000-year-old alcohol fermentation technique in China2024-12-13
A new study has found evidence of rice beer dating back about 10,000 years at a cultural site in China, unveiling the origins of early rice domestication and rice alcohol fermentation in Asia.

Digital innovation empowers "China-chic" products to go global2024-12-10
Visitors at a digital center in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Science Park in north China's Tianjin Municipality are greeted in multiple languages by digital humans, showcasing the heritage and cultural narratives of Tianjin's time-honored products, and immersing visitors in a technological experience.

Genetic testing, a burgeoning scientific approach to loving pets in China2024-12-09
Liu Lina, affectionately known as "mummy" to her three cats, has dedicated herself to pet-raising since childhood with the motto, "Love them tender, love them true." Nowadays, she complements this devotion with a touch of science, diligently investigating any "invisible life-threatening dangers" that could affect her beloved furry family members.

Exploring beauty of Chinese culture at Hangzhou branch of national archives2024-12-07
If you have the opportunity to visit the Chinese city of Hangzhou, in addition to exploring the famous West Lake or Lingyin Temple, make sure to set aside some time for the Hangzhou branch of the national archives.

UNESCO heritage recognition boosts Chinese New Year's global profile2024-12-06
According to UNESCO's documentation, the traditional knowledge and customs associated with the Spring Festival are passed down informally within families and communities, as well as formally through the education system. Craftsmanship and artistic skills related to the festival are transmitted through apprenticeships, promoting family values, social cohesion and peace, while providing a sense of cultural identity.

China to enhance AI education in primary, secondary schools2024-12-03
China will enhance artificial intelligence (AI) education for its younger generations to prepare them for the emerging technology era, according to the Ministry of Education.

Musicals connect hearts of Chinese audience, global artists2024-11-30
Annemieke van Dam, a Dutch musical actress, has recently won the hearts of Chinese audience with her portrayal of Mrs. Danvers in the German-language musical "Rebecca," at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

China's ethnic games shine a spotlight on traditional sports2024-11-27
Climbing trees is second nature to Zhu Mengdan. She has long been scaling betel nut and coconut trees at home, and when her uncle heard that the Hainan provincial coconut-tree climbing team was recruiting members last year, he seized the opportunity on her behalf.