China gains world's first tea culture UNESCO heritage site status2023-09-18
Late on Sunday night in a remote mountain village in southwest China's Yunnan Province, a crowd burst into applause after receiving the news that their native tea forest lands had been inscribed on the World Heritage Site list at the 45th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee.
Ten foreigners recognized for cultural work2023-09-09
The inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony was held in Beijing on Friday to recognize and honor 10 foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and the rest of the world.
Findings shed light on capital's impressive past2023-09-07
The Lize Financial Business District in southwestern Beijing is home to numerous glass-walled high-rises, which stand as proud sentinels keeping watch over this new landmark in the Chinese capital.
Int'l students explore beauty of ancient Beijing through cycling2023-08-23
For Eleanor Grace Ellsworth, a college student from the United States, her recent experience of cycling across the Central Axis of Beijing was just like a time travel trip which brought her into close contact with the rich history and culture of the Chinese capital.
Dedicated to a new age of restoration2023-08-18
It's a race against time, as generations of cultural heritage conservators at the Dunhuang Academy endeavor to protect the artistic charm of the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, despite erosion by sand and wind.
Ribbons feature ancient techniques2023-08-04
At the award ceremony for the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around event, the smile of gold medalist Fanni Pigniczki from Hungary shined as brightly as the gold medal itself on Sunday night at the Chengdu Sport University Gymnasium.
Giving China's treasures a modern touch2023-08-01
Step into a world where the ancient and modern collide, and prepare to witness a dazzling transformation as cultural artifacts take on a fresh, contemporary identity.