Editor's Note: Welcome to "Diplomats Recommend" - a series in which foreign diplomats in China set aside formal discussions on hardcore topics and share lighter stories on diplomatic relations and exchanges through their recommendations, including on books and films, travel destinations, and culinary choices. In this installment, Ajaree Wongwan, counselor of the Royal Thai Embassy in China, shared her take from Chinese film Dear You and her booklist. The mutual learning between Chinese and Thai cultures has a long history and deep roots. It boasts the unique advantages of geographical proximity, shared cultural ties, and close bonds between the two peoples, serving as a model for cross-border cultural exchanges in Southeast Asia, according to Counselor Wongwan.

Emerald-colored ripples lapped gently against a salt lake shore. The white beach stretched toward green water, forming a scene that looked almost like an Impressionist painting, with distant mountains beneath a dark blue sky. Visitors posed for photographs along the shore or rested under parasols, as if enjoying a seaside holiday.

In the brief pauses between delivering food orders across congested city streets, one Chinese delivery rider captured a quiet truth: "People who chase time are also being chased by it." Elsewhere, in Yuyao, East China's Zhejiang Province, a vendor takes a break from her market stall to jot down notes about daily life in her market. These are not trained authors but ordinary people whose words are feeding what is increasingly described as China's "new forms of literature and art for the general public," a term that has appeared not only in cultural discussions but also in the country's policy documents, including this year's government work report.

For years, a familiar scene has unfolded outside the giant panda enclosure at the Beijing Zoo: Long lines of visitors waiting for a glimpse of the country's most beloved animal. Videos and photos of pandas climbing, rolling and resting regularly attract millions of views online, making these bears global sensations. Now, the giant pandas at the zoo are getting a brand-new habitat designed around their natural behaviors, physical needs and overall well-being. Ahead of its public opening on Thursday, the Global Times visited the newly expanded giant panda house and found that the upgrade is not simply about creating a larger viewing space. Instead, it reflects a broader effort to provide pandas with more scientific care, a more natural environment and improved welfare.

The 9th Lu Xun Literature Prize on Wednesday unveiled its list of winners, which featured a remarkable lineup of writers, poets, critics and translators.

An event at the Cuban Embassy in China brought together diplomats, officials and students and graduates from China and Cuba across various generations in Beijing on July 14, 2026, in the memory of the centenary of late Cuban revolutionary leader Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Training Program for Young Chinese in Cuba. A book on the program was launched at the event to celebrate a shared history of friendship, mutual learning, and cooperation between Cuba and China.

Zhao Jirong, a guide at the Urumqi Museum in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, still remembers the day she and her colleagues went into Urumqi No.132 Middle School. They told students and teachers the story of how, more than 200 years ago, thousands of Xibe people left Northeast China, facing countless hardships before settling in the Ili River Valley. In the audience, a teenage boy suddenly stood up and said he belongs to the Xibe people. He explained that although he was not at a museum, hearing Zhao's explanation helped him understand, for the first time, where his ancestors came from and why Xinjiang feels so much like home. Zhao's presentation explained why the ethnic Xibe people in China live in two areas far from each other.

In the new drama Love for You, the leading role Chen Yi first appears true to his nickname, "Wild Dog:" sharp, guarded, almost feral. Played by Song Weilong, Chen carries a coiled intensity born of early wounds. Yet beneath the hard shell lies a young man who is quietly and fiercely protective of the one person who makes survival feel worthwhile.

Stephen Chow Sing-chi's highly anticipated sports comedy Kung Fu Soccer has delivered one of this summer's most puzzling cinematic phenomena: stellar box-office success paired with deeply divided critical feedback.

Although the FIFA World Cup has reached the semifinals, discussions over the continued absence of the world's two most populous countries have not subsided.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) marked its fourth anniversary this summer by launching a series of special events and programs designed to bring cultural heritage closer to the public and foster ties between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

As China's Shenzhou spacecraft returned safely from orbit, the world's attention was drawn to the capsule beneath its red-and-white parachute and the astronauts emerging from inside. Yet beyond the cameras, a group of orange-clad figures were already moving through the vast desert.

In the Washington Metro, you might pass a busker strumming a guitar. In a Paris café, a waiter might be seen scribbling notes between orders.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Sunday that the world football governing body will formally explore the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams after the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament.

Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker and comedian Stephen Chow has returned to directing with another box-office hit, as his latest film, Kung Fu Soccer, grossed more than 455 million yuan ($67 million) in its first two days in the Chinese mainland despite sharply divided audience reviews.

"Too heartbreaking for Haaland" is one of several hashtags related to Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland now trending across Chinese social media after England's 2-1 comeback knocked Norway out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

A series of incidents in cities like Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province and Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province, in which pet dogs were seen drinking from public water fountains meant for people, have sparked a heated debate over the boundaries of pet-friendly urban life. The key issue boils down to this: How can cities remain welcoming for pets, while still protecting shared resources?

In the heart of China's "future city," the Xiong'an New Area, a striking new landmark is rewriting what a public library can be. The Xiong'an Library has just entered the final four for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2026 Public Library of the Year Award. Coming on the heels of the Beijing Library's triumph in 2024, this is no fleeting success. This is the latest evidence that China's public cultural infrastructure is not merely keeping pace with the world; it is redefining the standards.

Former Beijing Guoan player Manuel Evaristo, better known as Manu, has died in a car accident in Portugal at the age of 43, multiple Portuguese media outlets reported.

Hassan Whiteside, a US player for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), has been found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation following an in-competition test conducted in May, according to an announcement by the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Friday.

New research on a bronze kneeling figurine bearing a Zun vessel on its head, unearthed from the Sanxingdui Ruins in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, shows that the artifact is not an abstract mythological symbol but a vivid recreation of real sacrificial rituals, reflecting the ancient Shu people's worship of deities thousands of years ago, according to findings released by the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute on Friday.

In a move that quickly spawned online memes likening it to luxury giant Armani's aggressive trademark strategy, Zhejiang University has secured full-class registration for its "Qiushi Eagle" emblem across all 45 trademark categories. The university's robust defensive posture against potential squatting, compared by many to that of the luxury brand Giorgio Armani, stands in stark contrast to the painful reality facing Chinese cultural heritage: traditional designs and motifs - many with centuries or even millennia of history - remain largely unprotected as public domain resources, leaving them vulnerable to appropriation and even reverse infringement claims by some foreign brands.

When football fans recall a World Cup, they often remember the goals, the celebrations and the voices that guided them through those moments.

Exhibition "On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas," which is set to be the world's largest showcase of ancient American civilizations, was inaugurated at the Shanghai Museum on People's Square on July 8, 2026. Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez, consul general of the Consulate General of Mexico in Shanghai, told the Global Times that the exhibition represents far more than a display of archaeological treasures.

China has consistently attached great importance to bird conservation over the years, noted the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) at a news conference on the achievements of bird conservation in 2026. In particular, in September 2025, 17 government departments jointly launched a three-year bird conservation campaign and a special campaign to crack down on the illegal hunting and trade of birds.

In an age of information overload, reading remains a necessary channel to invigorate the mind, provide inspiration and cultivate virtue. Whether it is childhood enlightenment or the pursuits of adulthood, everyone's reading journey carries unique emotions and life experiences. The Global Times has specially launched the "100 Avid Readers" series, inviting guests from various fields to share their connections with books, stories of growth and sparks of thought.

Around Xining, capital of Northwest China's Qinghai Province on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, the landscape blends subdued and vibrant colors - grassland and trees spread across the outskirts, while forests planted by the government, enterprises and local residents form a green belt around the city.

When 28-year-old horror fan Tang Ye walked into a theater in Beijing to watch Backrooms, he did not expect much.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday to temporarily restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which had been suspended since October 2023.

As the arrival of the summer holiday, over 90 films, including animations, comedies, and sci-fi works, are lined up for release in theaters across China. Students and families are expected to make up the majority of moviegoers during this season. Responding to this trend and the encouragement of new industry regulations, cinemas nationwide are using the summer box-office boom to explore how to transform themselves into integrated cultural spaces. Themed activities such as "learning science with movies," "traveling with movies," and "appreciating intangible heritage through movies" are being rolled out, greatly enriching the summer holidays for young audiences.

The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in China hosted the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda's Liberation (or Kwibohora32) in Beijing on July 3, where Rwandan Ambassador to China James Kimonyo underlined the role of Chinese investments in Rwanda's development in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, mining, healthcare, agriculture, education, technology, and many other sectors.

Beijing Zoo's newly built giant panda complex has been completed and five giant pandas have already moved into their upgraded home to begin adapting to the new environment, according to a press release the zoo sent to the Global Times on Wednesday.

Walking into the Embassy of Ireland in China, one can see banners of Irish writers including George Bernard Shaw, Eva Gore-Booth, William Butler Yeats and Seamus Heaney, and their famous quotes. This is also the event venue for the "Discovering Ireland" open day held on July 4-5 to celebrate the charm, culture and beauty of the country.

Zhavier Harris, a manager from a US non-profit social service organization, recently tried his hand at making traditional straw sandals, twisting hemp fibers, tying knots, weaving the strands and shaping the finished footwear in Yudu county, East China's Jiangxi Province. He noted that the process, while painstaking, has deepened his understanding of the extraordinary hardships endured during the Long March (1934-36).

On the 90th anniversary of the discovery of the Liangzhu Ruins, the ancient site is engaging in a cross-civilization dialogue with Samarkand - an ancient city in Uzbekistan, through a special exhibition being held at the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province.

Nearly 4,800 meters above sea level in Nyima county, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, thousands of children were growing up with the grasslands as their main horizon. However, some people believe a child's vision should not end at the pasture fence, and for them, reading has become a window to a much broader world.

A high-profile trademark lawsuit between French luxury giant Louis Vuitton (LV) and Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has ignited fierce cross-cutting debates over intellectual property, cultural heritage and global design exchanges across Chinese social media.

A trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Louis Vuitton (LV) against Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has continued to generate heated debate on Chinese social media, with a growing number of Chinese netizens accusing the French luxury house of attempting to monopolize traditional Chinese patterns that form part of the country's shared cultural heritage.

Belgium booked a place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over the United States on Monday, eliminating the co-hosts in Seattle in a match that was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun's eligibility.

As the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Yinchuan, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, celebrate the first anniversary of their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List, brand-new local regulations are set to take effect on Saturday that will provide them improved protection.

Two rare handwritten volumes of the Yongle Dadian, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), have been donated to the Hangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture (CNAPC), marking another milestone in the country's long-running efforts to recover and preserve cultural treasures scattered overseas.

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland delivered a historic performance on Monday as Norway defeated five-time world champions Brazil to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the country's history. The 25-year-old Manchester City striker, who scored seven goals in four matches, played a pivotal role in Norway's stunning run. After the match, Haaland turned to Chinese social media, posting five updates in Chinese that quickly went viral on platforms including Weibo and Douyin.

Authorities in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have announced they would award 500,000 yuan ($73,647) to a Chongqing blogger who documented his 2,200-kilometer taxi journey to Lhasa, regional capital of Xizang, along the Sichuan-Xizang Highway under a previously announced incentive policy for viral original content. The decision quickly sparked discussions on Chinese social media and aroused people's interest in touring Xizang.

What appeared to be a modern "TCL" advertisement on a 600-year-old gilt-bronze Guanyin Bodhisattva statue, a grade-one national cultural relic currently on display at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum (CTCM) in Beijing, has turned out to be a 27-year-old newspaper as a protective seal, according to a statement released by the Qinghai Provincial Museum on Monday evening.

Football fans have spent decades learning one of the sport's simplest rules: Receive a straight red card, miss the next game. Apparently, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is now an exception.

China's rising hammer throw sensation Zhang Jiale produced a dramatic last-round victory at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, the US, on Saturday, underlining her growing status as one of the country's brightest athletics prospects.

From July 4 to 5, 2026, the Ming Culture Forum convened in Beijing's Changping district, drawing experts from Tsinghua University, the Palace Museum, the Ming Tombs Special Administrative Office, and cultural institutions preserving Ming imperial mausoleums across the country. Centered on the planning of a Ming Culture Theme Park, the gathering represented more than an academic discussion - it signaled a new practical approach to large-scale heritage sites, moving from isolated preservation behind fences toward a "living symbiosis" with contemporary society.

A new landmark publication is bringing the fruitful archaeological achievements from the excavation of the world-famous Mawangdui, an ancient Chinese tomb complex from the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-AD25), out of academic archives and into the hands of general readers. The publishing of Archaeological Report for Everyone: The Mawangdui Han Tombs of Changsha - led by Yu Yanjiao, one of the most influential Chinese archaeologists in contemporary Mawangdui research - offers the first popularized, visually enriched archaeological report dedicated to the iconic tomb site from over 2,000 years ago.

Regionally flavored productions such as the hit film Dear You, which focuses on the Chaoshan region of South China's Guangdong Province; the TV series The Lead, set against the backdrop of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province; and the Anhui-set drama The Heir are capturing national attention.

China's THU Huoshen Team from Tsinghua University has successfully defended its Humanoid League crown at the world's largest AI robotics competition, RoboCup 2026, which concluded in Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday.

China suffered a humiliating 92-73 home defeat to Japan in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier on Friday in Shenyang, leaving the home side's hopes of reaching the next round hanging by a thread.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has established itself as one of the largest transregional associations, making a significant contribution to strengthening peace, stability and sustainable development across Eurasia and beyond. China's role – as one of the founding states and the host of the SCO Secretariat, the organization's main permanent executive body – can hardly be overstated, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev told the Global Times in a recent exclusive written interview.

The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in China hosted a celebration in Beijing on July 1, marking the 64th anniversary of the country's independence. Ahead of the celebration, Telesphore Irambona, Burundi's Ambassador to China, told the Global Times that the country has learned a lot from China's experience in poverty elimination and wants to develop its own scientific and technological capabilities.

The Embassy of Switzerland in China staged the fourth Sino-Swiss Research Integrity Workshop jointly with Swissnex in China, a platform that connects Swiss and Chinese representatives in education, research, and innovation, and Frontiers, a major open-access academic publisher, in Beijing on June 26. Raphaela Oliver, Consul of the Embassy of Switzerland in China, told the Global Times that under the theme "Boundary Conditions and Governance Framework," scientists from China and Switzerland concluded through their discussions that research data must be credible and that a responsible attitude is essential during the data collection process; meanwhile, the rapid application of artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a new topic of discussion this year.

Red-themed micro dramas have gained popularity across major domestic streaming platforms lately, sparking a fresh viewing frenzy among audiences.

During this year's Dragon Boat Festival holidays, the Bashang grassland in the county, welcomed another surge of tourists. The area has already turned into an attraction for many tourists on short trips. According to local media, the region received about 8 million visitors in 2025 alone. Few visitors, however, realize that the forests surrounding the famous Bai Li Skyroad scenic area are themselves the product of decades of ecological restoration under China's Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program. The larch and spruce plantations visitors stroll through today were originally planted as protective forests to combat desertification and restore fragile ecosystem.

After the hit Chinese film Dear You went viral and brought the historical qiaopi (letters and remittances sent home by earlier generations of overseas Chinese) into the spotlight, now, a landmark piece of legislation has placed overseas Chinese historical and cultural heritage under a unified protection framework.

The Jiangsu Book Fair opened Thursday with more than 400 publishing and distribution ­bodies hosting over 150 reading ­promotion activities during its run through Monday at the main event in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu ­Province.

A major new exhibition in East China is charting how ancient Chinese ­civilization imagined and measured the universe, bringing together nearly 300 artifacts that follow the evolution of Chinese cosmology from mythic inquiry to modern space exploration.

Walking through a newly opened exhibition at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China, visitors can see rows of well-preserved cultural relics that tell stories of the century-long people-to-people exchanges between China and the US.

Like many Chinese born in the 1970s, Zuo recalls that he first encountered films through both the silver screen and the printed page. In the early 1980s, Chinese cinemas re-screened classics such as Street Angel, The Spring River Flows East and Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times, while new productions of the reform era were also reaching audiences. Together, these films shaped the cinematic memories of a generation.

As China marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), theaters across the country are staging a series of productions with revolutionary themes.

China's crowded summer box office is turning into an animation showcase, with more than 15 animated movies already released or scheduled through August as studios lean into myth, history, comedy and global franchises to capture audiences during the lucrative season.

In Yan'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, there are two villages bearing the same name Nangou.

Graduation ceremonies are often associated with tradition and formality. Students line up in identical gowns, receive their diplomas, pose for photographs and bid farewell to the campus. However, at many Chinese universities, commencement has become something more - celebrations that leave room for creativity and genuine human connection.

Giant pandas are among the most iconic animals in the world. In zoos across different countries, they are always the headline attraction. But in the Chinese mainland - their natural homeland - visitors can see them in greater numbers, each with its own unique personality that has helped turn many of them into local and even national celebrities.

As summer vacation approaches, museums and cultural venues across China are launching new exhibitions and creative activities.

It is rare for a libero to score in a volleyball match. Yet China's Wang Mengjie did it twice during the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) stop in Turkey.

This summer, a quirky new sensation has galloped out of Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a handcrafted plush sheep, decked out in ethnic costumes and local trinkets.

An online hashtag about Chinese actors struggling to secure roles began trending on social media recently. Once-adored performers with sizable fan bases have appeared publicly, pleading with producers and investors for work in viral video clips that have both shocked and captivated online audiences.

China has launched a nationwide upgrade of its vast rural reading room program, rolling out targeted reforms to improve outdated grassroots cultural services as the landmark National Reading Promotion Regulations (NRPR) take full effect nationwide.

Part of the Baisha Murals Scenic Area, located at Baisha ancient town in Lijiang, Southwest ­China's Yunnan Province, has been completed digitalization upgrades and opened to the public, a staff member of the Baisha Murals Scenic Area told the Global Times on Monday.

For ceramic conservator Cao Yuanyuan, every repaired crack tells a story. Since joining the Sichuan Museum in 2013, Cao has spent more than a decade restoring cultural relics, repairing over 500 artifacts ranging from Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) stone carvings to Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon wares and national first-grade treasures.

When visitors step into an upcoming exhibition focused on civilization of the Americas at the Shanghai Museum, they will be swept into a world where capybaras and other living animals - brought in partnership with the Shanghai Zoo - move among lush displays inspired by the Amazon wetlands and Andean peaks.

With the FIFA World Cup still underway, over in China the Chinese Super League (CSL) quietly resumed its domestic schedule.

A total of 23 artists, art educators, students and cultural professionals from Hungary wrapped up their discovery tour of the ancient architectural heritages in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.

In an exclusive interview with the Global Times reporters Liu Ming and Xu Liuliu (GT), Feng stated that love for traditional culture begins with identification with that culture. Learning Chinese culture requires the right methods and a spirit of hongyi, which roughly translates to broad-mindedness and resolute perseverance.

On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 90th anniversary of the Long March's victory, related galleries and museums across China are seeing an increase in exhibitions.

For decades, the Toy Story films have explored what gives a toy its value. Toy Story 5 returns to the idea at a time when screens occupy an ever-larger share of children's attention, asking whether traditional toys still have a place in modern childhood.

As one of China's most authoritative television accolades, the Shanghai TV Festival's Magnolia Awards have long been a reliable barometer of the nation's television creative trends and artistic evolution.

In the demanding arena of live theater, where every breath, gesture, and line faces immediate judgment from an audience that has paid for authenticity, a recent controversy involving a Chinese actress has ignited fierce debate.

Writer Hu Xuewen has just ended his stay in Zigong's rural villages, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. He still cannot forget the dedicated look on the face of a silkworm farmer, watching over the cocoons through the window. The farmer's devotion to hard work and hope for a good harvest deeply touched Hu - emotions he experienced again and again during his residency in the countryside.

When striker Kylian Mbappe went down inside the penalty area during France's 3-1 win over Senegal in a recent group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many expected the referee to point to the spot.

Four major archaeological discoveries have filled critical gaps in the understanding of ancient salt production in China, revealing how this essential strategic resource was extracted and processed from the late Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), officials from the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) announced on Thursday.

As part of the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and China, the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in China hosted the reception “Invest in Türkiye: 20 Years of Excellence” jointly with the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye in Beijing on June 22. The event was aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, and visionaries to celebrate shared achievements and explore new avenues for collaboration.

In an age of information overload, reading remains a necessary channel to invigorate the mind, provide inspiration and cultivate virtue. Whether it is childhood enlightenment or the pursuits of adulthood, everyone's reading journey carries unique emotions and life experiences. The Global Times has specially launched the "100 Avid Readers" series, inviting guests from various fields to share their connections with books, stories of growth and sparks of thought.

The Instituto Cervantes in Shanghai staged a dialogue session between Argentine writer Guillermo Martínez and renowned Chinese author Na Duo on Tuesday in Shanghai. The dialogue was dedicated to exploring the various forms of crime, mystery, and suspense literature in the Hispanic and Chinese worlds. Moderated by contemporary Chinese mystery and thriller author Chunshen Nüjun and Salvador Marinaro, an Argentine visiting professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, the discussion lasted almost an hour and a half. Speaking from four different perspectives, the panelists shared their views on the traditions of the crime genre, as well as the points of convergence between two distinct ways of crafting plots that challenge the readers.

For decades, Chinese football fans are accustomed to watching World Cup matches in the summer every four years with some barbecue skewers and refreshing beer, as in most cases the games were broadcast live in China late at night. But the situation is different this year as the games returned to North America after 32 years, meaning many of the matches are being broadcast in the early morning. This has led to “Cantonese morning tea” restaurants, instead of street pubs, turning out to be the “biggest winners.”

The relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China stands today as one of the most dynamic and forward-looking partnerships in the world. Built on mutual respect, shared aspirations, and a common commitment to development, our comprehensive strategic partnership continues to deepen across a broad range of sectors, including trade, investment, energy, technology, education, innovation and people-to-people ties.

On June 18, the “Global Rendezvous · Orient in Paintings,” a Chinese-foreign women's cultural exchange event hosted by the Global Times, was successfully held in Beijing. With traditional Chinese ink painting as a bond, the event featured immersive exchanges on oriental aesthetics, building a platform for heart-to-heart humanistic dialogue that transcends national borders from a female perspective. Female diplomats from foreign embassies in China, female journalists from overseas media outlets based in China, and representatives of Chinese female entrepreneurs were invited to attend.

Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow's upcoming sports comedy Kung Fu Soccer is set for a July release, adding to a blockbuster-packed summer lineup expected to trigger a box-office boom in China's film market with diverse genres spanning history, superheroes, animation and urban romance.

A new internet favorite has recently captured the hearts of many Chinese social media users: an opossum standing by a window, tiny paws clasped behind its back, gazing quietly into the distance.

When Gabriel Garcia-Noblejas Sanchez-Cendal first learned that he was being honored with the 19th Special Book Awards of China, the news came as a surprise to the Spanish sinologist.

When Ma Ning took charge of the group-stage match between Ecuador and Curaçao, he became the first Chinese referee in 24 years to officiate a World Cup match as the lead referee. Alongside assistant referee Zhou Fei and video assistant referee Fu Ming, he helped create history - three Chinese officials working on the same World Cup match for the first time. Chinese referees continued to leave their mark at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week.

Morning light filters through the carved wooden windows of a traditional Dai-ethnic stilt house, and golden flecks dance across the rattan table, as I wake up slowly in a renovated old Dai dwelling in Manluanzhan village, a Dai ethnic community near the China-Laos border in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. The gentle crowing of roosters and birdsong replace the harsh sound of the alarm clock, providing a rare and precious sense of serenity to urban workers.

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a perfect response to his critics by striking twice in Portugal's 5-0 rout of over Uzbekistan in a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup, sparking heated discussions on Chinese social media on Wednesday.

In an interview with the Global Times, actor Mark Chao from the ­Taiwan region reflected on reprising his role as cardiologist Zhou Xiaofeng in the highly anticipated second season of the acclaimed medical drama The Heart.

Nearly two years after making history with Olympic gold in Paris, China's rhythmic gymnastics team is already writing the next chapter.

When Chinese singer Han Hong recently took to the stage to promote director Feng Xiaogang's new spy thriller I Know Who You Are, her remarks quickly became the center of online debate.

Recently, a group of Chinese online fiction writers, including popular names like Huishuohua de Zhouzi and Aiqianshui de Wuzei, signed a public letter calling for actions against plagiarism, especially AI-powered "article spinning."