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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.

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.

Chinese poetry master Ye Jiaying dies at 1002024-11-25
Doyenne of Chinese classical poetry Ye Jiaying died on Sunday at the age of 100, according to Nankai University, where she held a teaching post.

Chinese feature film awarded at Cairo Int'l Film Festival2024-11-24
Chinese film Brief History of a Family won the Network for the Promotion of the Asia Pacific Cinema Award as the best Asian feature film at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) concluded here on Friday evening.

New exhibition in Beijing offers glimpse into ancient Greece2024-11-22
An exhibition featuring hundreds of collections from Greek museums opened to the public on Thursday in Beijing, the capital of China, offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of ancient Greece.

Rediscovering China -- a journey of innovation, inspiration and friendship2024-11-17
My recent trip to China felt like reconnecting with an old friend -- familiar yet filled with fresh discoveries. From the electric vibe of Shanghai to the timeless beauty of Dunhuang, every place had its own rhythm, leaving me with stories and insights I'll carry forward in both life and work.

After long hiatus, vlogger Li Ziqi reflects on culture, crafts, career2024-11-15
After a three-year hiatus, Li Ziqi, one of the most influential Chinese video blogger known for her poetic portrayal of rural life, was back in the public spotlight with new videos released on Tuesday.

Ethnic instrument making plays high notes in Xinjiang village2024-11-14
In a small courtyard dappled with light under a grape arbor, 65-year-old Nurdun Esmayil was making handmade folk musical instruments with his family and apprentices. Although he cannot read music, his keen ears have enabled him to make and play these instruments with precision.

Across China: Traditional crafts weave new livelihoods for women in NW China2024-11-12
In an intangible cultural heritage employment workshop in Xiji County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, several women sit around tables, busy making embroidery patterns.

Inaugural world classics conference embraces mutual learning among civilizations2024-11-09
During her recent tour of southwest China to explore the ancient Shu culture, Valery Rees was surprised at the resemblance between a gold mask she saw in a museum in Sichuan Province and the mask of Agamemnon from ancient Greece -- both dating back over 3,000 years.

China-ASEAN music festival showcases charm of diverse cultures2024-11-07
More than 20 events, including concerts by renowned symphony orchestras from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and other ASEAN countries, as well as high-level forums, will take place at a music festival that kicked off Wednesday evening in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

International photo exhibition opens in Guangdong2024-11-04
An international photography exhibition opened on Saturday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, showcasing outstanding works from home and abroad.

Harbin extravaganza to expand ahead of ninth Asian Winter Games2024-11-04
The landmark ice-and-snow theme park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, will expand ahead of the ninth Asian Winter Games, said local authorities.

"Venom" boosts Chinese box office as hopes rise for sustained market heat2024-10-30
"I never thought Venom was anything more than a villain, but this film moved me to tears," one Weibo user remarked, reflecting on the unexpectedly strong response to "Venom: The Last Dance."

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The upgraded Second Supply Chain Expo link global kindred spirits

Themed "Connecting the World for a Shared Future", the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the first supply chain expo at the national level worldwide, is set to be held in Beijing from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, featuring exhibitions, forums, seminars and trade fairs.