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China's border crossings are expected to handle an average of 2.1 million daily inbound and outbound trips during the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday, a 21.4 percent year-on-year increase, authorities announced on Tuesday.

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."

China's "porcelain capital" fosters intercultural exchanges to preserve ceramic heritage2024-10-29
In the intense heat of a kiln in Jingdezhen, the "porcelain capital" in east China's Jiangxi Province, Liu Wen and his wife, Cheng Lihua, quietly watch as the clay transforms in the dance of the flames. The couple are inheritors of the high-temperature color glaze technique used in ceramics.

Chongqing's secret sauce to internet fame2024-10-28
In the mountain city of Chongqing, long lines have become commonplace -- whether it's waiting over 100 tables for a trendy hotpot, walking three to four kilometers to snap a photo of the iconic Hongyadong complex, or queuing for three hours to board a river cruise.

Over 3.41 million eligible for China's annual civil servant intake2024-10-27
Over 3.41 million applicants for China's 2025 civil servant recruitment have passed employers' qualification examination, according to the National Civil Service Administration on Saturday.

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