Guyu, or Grain Rain, marks a significant period in the traditional Chinese calendar. As the sixth of the 24 Solar Terms, Guyu usually falls around April 20 and lasts until the beginning of May. This period is traditionally associated with the onset of the rainy season, providing much-needed moisture that helps crops grow and thrive.

The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) has officially started after the opening ceremony was held at Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday.

With a momentous ceremony, the Divine Granary complex, part of the historic Xiannongtan Temple, or the Altar of the God of Agriculture, opened to the public in Beijing on Thursday, marking the complex's first public opening in over two centuries. The opening coincides with the 42nd International Day for Monuments and Sites.

As one of the countries with the longest history of garden art, China has played a very important role in the global history of gardens. Gardens in the regions south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, or Jiangnan, are the profound artistic conception of Chinese culture and wisdom while showcasing natural beauty.

The poetry dance performance A Mere Touch of Green - A Choreographed Portrait of A Panorama of Mountains and Rivers concluded its 500th performance in Shanghai on Wednesday night. Featuring choreography based on the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) silk scroll paining A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, the show has toured to 60 cities since its debut in 2021.

China's race car driver Zhou Guanyu will finally make his debut as a full-time Formula One driver on the Shanghai International Circuit, two years after he started competing in the high-octane motorsport pantheon.

Leshan, nestled in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, is perennially popular among travelers, whether it's during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday in April or the upcoming May Day holiday. Renowned for its delectablefood characterized by delicacies such as sweet duck skin, tofu pudding and bobo chicken skewers, and well-known for its iconic Giant Buddha, Leshan attracts throngs of visitors, making it challenging to secure tickets to local attractions such as Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha during peak seasons.

Suzhou, located in East China's Jiangsu Province, is known as a "heaven" in Chinese history for its rich natural resources, picturesque landscape, economic prosperity, and culinary heritage.

The opening ceremony for a series of cultural events dedicated to Indian thinker and writer Rabindranath Tagore was held at Fayuan Temple in Beijing on Wednesday.

As Wednesday marked the beginning of the 100-day countdown to the Paris Olympics, which will kick off on July 26, athletes around the world are gearing up for final preparations for the world's biggest multi-sport event.

A new TV series has gained hot attention and viewership after debuting on Mango TV on Monday. The show has sparked more than 160 trending topics on Chinese social media platforms.

A new performance season will bring shows to various theaters in Beijing to welcome the upcoming May Day holidays.

It has been two weeks since the international giant panda celebrity Fu Bao arrived in Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province by a chartered flight from South Korea. The chubby princess continues holding the attention of people in both countries.

Following recent controversies of race rigging surrounding the 2024 Beijing Half Marathon, the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) announced plans to introduce guidelines aimed at standardizing commercial competition in races.

The main event for the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is set to take place at the Liangzhu Ruins in East China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday. Experts said the event is set to promote Global Civilization Initiatives and advance cutting-edge research in archaeological site conservation management. It also seeks to explore new pathways for the conservation and utilization of archaeological sites, enhance the management of world cultural heritage protection, and foster international exchanges and cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.

The "China Book" in Seoul is not the grandest, but is arguably one of the most comprehensive bookstores in South Korea, stocking publications about China since it was established in 1996.

Ambassador of Türkiye to China Dr. İsmail Hakkı Musa met with Wu Fulin, chairman of The Export-Import Bank of China on April 11. They had a friendly and in-depth exchange of views on China-Türkiye economic and trade relations as well as bilateral cooperation.

Greek Ambassador to China Dr. Evgenios Kalpyris met with China's ultra-marathon runner Chen Penbin on April 12 at the Greek Embassy in Beijing.

Including a conference featuring renowned Italian architect Mario Cucinella, Italian Design Day 2024, a global artistic event, recently toured Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing.

The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) China, a European network of organizations engaging in cultural relations in China, has decided this year to hold a joint campaign on the issue of disability,according to a press conference about the campaign in Beijing on Tuesday.

The Myanmar Embassy in China held various activities, including water splashing, Thingyan dance performances, and a jewelry exhibition on Sunday and Monday to celebrate the Thingyan Festival.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrapped up his trip to China with visits to the German cultural center in China - Goethe-Institut and a typical Beijing restaurant on Tuesday.

As the Beijing International Film Festival will be held as scheduled next week, the Beijing Langyuan Station will host a three-day film and television crossover market and various industry exchange activities from Friday to Sunday.

The Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province, one of China's most sought-after exhibition facilities, recently released a visiting notice that prohibits many activities such as ­unauthorized "online streaming" and "museum study groups."

In China's "Village Super League" (VSL) soccer tournament in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, a soccer team of international students from Guizhou University played against the Jiangxi Rice Noodle team from Shangrao, East China's Jiangxi Province, attracting numerous spectators who cheered on the young players.

The Beijing 2023 list of fine literature books was unveiled during the opening ceremony of the 14th Beijing Reading Festival at the Beijing City Library, a new cultural landmark in Beijing's Tongzhou district, on Monday.

A new exhibition of prints from the China Print Art Museum kicked off at the Guardian Art Center. The art of printing allows culture to be spread and shared. With its unique feel and paper and ink style, printmaking is a medium that can connect with more people. With the development of digital technology and the rising demand for art appreciation, new possibilities will continue to emerge in the development of printmaking art.

The National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Tuesday revealed details on the largest, highest-level, and most structurally complex tomb from the ancient state of Chu ever unearthed.

An international symposium on the concept of intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations was held Monday at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, the French capital.

Standing at the gate of a Shanghai-style Shikumen house, a typical Shanghai building with a courtyard and stone-framed gates, Chen Cheng and his friends wait for the memorial staff. Two days prior, they made an appointment by phone to visit the newly opened memorial: the Memorial Hall of the Former Site of the Special Task Division of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

An original musical titled Light and Shadow, produced by Youthful Bloom Musical, is set to commence online ticket sales on Tuesday. The musical will premiere at the Erqi Theater in Beijing from June 7 to 9.

China Film Festival 2024 kicked off in London over the weekend, signifying a significant milestone in Sino-British cultural exchange.

The Water-Splashing Festival in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a traditional celebration, has gained widespread attention after videos of participants joyfully splashing water at each other and playfully "attacking" others with their sandals went viral on social media.

Chinese soccer marked a historic moment during the sixth round of the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League on Sunday.

A new exhibition inspired by China's classic text and compilation of mythic geography and beasts, Classic of Mountains and Seas, kicked off recently in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The red-themed Tea-Picking Opera You Yan Tong Xian, or Sharing Salt Together When You Have It, hit the stage at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday nights. The performance by the Ji'an Tea-Picking Song and Dance Theater is inspired by the true stories of the Red Army in East China's Jiangxi Province during the 1930s and expresses the idea that as long as the Red Army has salt to eat, the ordinary people's food bowls will also be salty.

The China Written Works Copyright Society Association hosted its annual event on Monday afternoon, showcasing the top 10 authors and literary works of 2023, alongside the release of its annual report.

As a major sports powerhouse, China has witnessed a growing number of international sporting events across the country in recent years, attracting more and more foreign athletes and sports enthusiasts to the country.

Chinese musical Dream Becomes Reality kicked off its first national tour after a performance at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing. From the opening song “City of the Future” to the theme song “It's also a dream, it's also true,” there show presents 20 songs across a variety of styles, all of which serve to tell a story about main character Hao Jie, who faces difficulties but insists on independent research and development of automotive chips.

Young Chinese singer Liu Xuanting held his first concert for his new album Nobody on Friday, giving music fans the live experience for the album, which was released on March 25. The concert consists of three sections, “The First Lights,” “The Night of Feast” and “The Final Chapter,” which present rich and diverse music styles. At the same time, an upcoming national tour was officially announced at the concert.

The Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), chaired by China's People's Daily, launched a global call for submissions for the second Silk Road Global News Awards (SRGNA) on April 12.

He Jie, men's champion of the 2024 Beijing Half Marathon (BHM) on Sunday, has been entangled in controversy as he allegedly won the race thanks to three African contenders letting him cross the finish line first. The incident is still under investigation, said one of the event partners on Monday.

A series of literary salons and promotional activities were held by Chinese publishers during the 2024 Paris Book Festival from Friday to Sunday in the French capital, the latest event marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

China's mixed martial artist Zhang Weili hailed her opponent Yan Xiaonan as a real fighter after successfully defending her own title in the UFC's first title bout between China-born fighters in history on Saturday in Las Vegas, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above in China reached more than 296 million by the end of 2023, accounting for 21.1 percent of the total national population. The National Health Commission estimates that by 2035, the number will exceed 400 million, taking up over 30 percent of the total population.

A memorial of Fang Xiaoru, a prestigious Confucianist scholar in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), located in the suburb of Shanghai, is gaining popularity among the public and scholars. Students in Shanghai are also increasingly visiting it to learn about Confucianism, patriotism, and other disciplines central to Chinese culture.

More than 80 stone carvings, including a Buddha head, and building components have been discovered inside a cave of the Longmen Grottoes, a 1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site, in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province.

More overseas universities and educational institutions are seeking cooperation with China. At the China Study Abroad Forum in Beijing on Friday, officials and scholars from China and overseas pointed out that global education is facing challenges amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), and more cultural and educational exchanges are needed.

With the rising trend of inbound tourism in China, the UNESCO-listed Grand Canal in China is poised to become an ideal destination for foreigners to explore Chinese culture. However, addressing this opportunity inevitably involves addressing the issue of making paying for things easier for tourists.

Outstanding vocal works of ethnic minorities in 2024 were performed in Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The Left Bank Music Festival organized by Chinese pianist Zuo Zhang is set to kick off in Shanghai on Friday night.

The Zhuang People's Sanyuesan Festival, falling on the third day of March of the lunar calendar, also known as “Sam Nyied Sam” in the Zhuang language, is one of the most important traditional festivals celebrated by the Zhuang ethnic group, primarily in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in South China.

China's performance market got off to a strong start in the first quarter of 2024 as the nationwide revenue from commercial performances (excluding entertainment venue performances) reached 10.8 billion yuan ($1.5 billion), a year-on-year increase of 116.87 percent, according to the China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) on Wednesday.

A sacrificial ceremony dedicated to China's mythical Huang Di, also known as the Yellow Emperor, was recently held in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province, the "hometown" of the cultural hero.

Reigning UFC women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili will try to defend her title against fellow Chinese contender Yan Xiaonan in what promises to be an electrifying clash of talent as the duo meets in a UFC 300 bout on Sunday.

Oscar-winning animated film The Boy and the Heron has been performing excellently at the box office in the Chinese mainland this April. During the release, one of the posters featuring almost the entire main cast characters by Japanese mega animator Hayao Miyazaki captured the attention of many Chinese netizens who called it "magical and heartwarming."

When US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing in August 2023, her dining experience at the Yunnan restaurant chain Yi Zuo Yi Wang sparked a surge in popularity of the local delicacy jian shou qing, made of a species of mushrooms native to southwest China. This craze led to a rapid sell-out of the dish at restaurants across China.

People in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region enjoyed a two-day holiday starting from Thursday to celebrate the Double Third Festival on April 11, a traditional festival observed by a number of ethnic groups across China.

Throughout my childhood, I was an avid reader and explored a variety of genres, such as non-fiction, fantasy, and comedy. However, none left a more substantial mark on me than biographies. Famous people and their experiences are incredibly fascinating to me, and I have spent countless hours reading their stories.

On Tuesday, Anhui Normal University (ANU) in East China's Anhui Province treated students to a three-day sumptuous fish feast, the fruitful results of a three-year campus water quality management project.

Practicing the centuries-old Chinese martial art Tai Chi at Peking University in Beijing, visiting the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Zhongshan, South China's Guangdong Province, touring the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province… Members of a delegation of young people from Taiwan led by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, have immersed themselves in a cultural feast during their visit to the mainland.

Boasting around 300 cultural artifacts, an art show focusing on the life story of Italian voyager Marco Polo was recently launched at the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy.

A noble tomb dating back to the Six Dynasties period (222-589) has been found in Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu Province, according to the city's cultural relics and archaeology institute.

The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair kicked off in Italy on Monday with the participation of 1,500 exhibitors from around 100 countries and regions across the world. As the Market of Focus country this year, China, is hosting a number of events to promote Chinese children's books overseas as well as highlight the rise and influence of China's publishing industry on the international stage.

"Now let's see…" as the livestream host slowly scratches the silver coatings on the ticket with a key, viewer Liu Jinjuan nervously watches her phone. With fists clenched and breath held, Liu feels as if the key is also scratching at her heart.

Universal Music under music-based entertainment company Universal Music Group, and TF Entertainment, behind China's idol sensations such as TFBOYS and Teens In Times (TNT), have forged an alliance aiming to propel C-pop sensations onto the global stage.

In March, the rich spring atmosphere is highlighted by the blossoming of flowers in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. On China's social media platforms, "flower appreciation check-in" has become a popular tag for travelers to Kunming.Many netizens claimed, "The flowers in Kunming will not disappoint any romantic person," and "come to Kunming to experience the floral freedom."

On Monday night, Lanzhou University's School of Nuclear Science and Technology officially announced the 2024 list of candidates for master's degree transfer admissions on its official website. After checking the list, Xu, a candidate who had attracted significant social attention for allegedly abusing cats, found out that he had not been included in the list of candidates for admission.

An upgraded version of Hebei Bangzi production The Ten Sisters of Miyun made its debut at the Meilanfang Grand Theater in Beijing.

The latest live show from Chinese director Zhang Yimou, MGM 2049, is set to premiere in December, the renowned director said in Macao on Monday.

A tomb belonging to a noblewoman dating back about 3,000 years has been unearthed in North China's Shanxi Province, the local archaeology institute announced on Monday.

As peonies bloom in abundance, tourists from home and abroad have been flocking to Heze in East China's Shan-dong Province, the hometown of peonies, for a special event.

For generations, weddings in China, as in many cultures around the world, have been lavish affairs. They served not only as a celebration of union but also as a display of family status and prosperity.

Although his first historical book Chinese History in Relics was just published in April 2024, writer Qu Changtao is no novice when it comes to ancient Chinese stories. With over 22 years of work experience as a newspaper journalist, Qu has been collecting historical and archaeological stories from all around the country.

Chinese volleyball looks like it will get a shot in the arm as former captain of the national women's team Zhu Ting announced a comeback via her personal social media account on Monday night.

A recent initiative by several German museums to trace the origins of Chinese cultural relics is a commendable step toward rectifying historical injustices.

Over 200 internationally renowned musicians have jointly penned an open letter, urging AI developers, tech companies, platforms, and digital music service providers to cease the use of AI that infringes upon and diminishes the rights of human artists.

One of the significant cultural symbols locally and even nationally, the 2024 International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival kicked off on Monday in Heze, East China's Shandong Province.

Overseas tourists from 39 countries and regions around the world can now buy tickets for the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with their local currencies as a new online service platform has been launched by the museum, according to an official update released by the museum on Sunday.

A revised implementation plan highlighting the innovative inheritance of the China's cultural and natural heritage was recently issued by seven official departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission.

Wearing a royal crown, with black hair set against yellow skin and brown eyes, the figure embodies the typical appearance of a North or East Asia native. On March 28, the appearance of Emperor Wu of the Xianbei-led Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581), a Chinese emperor from an ethnic minority group who lived in the sixth century, was unveiled. This marks the first time that the appearance of an ancient emperor has been reconstructed using technological and archaeological methods.

Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has completed 125 special subsidy projects for national and regional cultural relic protection in 2023 as the region continued to advance the protection of key cultural relics, according to a recent conference held by the Xizang Cultural Heritage Bureau.

China's prestigious cultural institution, the Palace Museum, has recently launched a new art program called Sound of Palace Museum. Chinese-American musician Tan Dun is the first stellar guest to the program.

Flowers have long been symbols of civilizations worldwide. Every country has its own national flower.

This spring, cities across China have seen the number of marathons skyrocket.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has established a new technical committee for cultural heritage conservation (ISO/TC 349), according to a recent announcement made by China's State Administration for Market Regulation.The new agenda's secretariat will be based in Beijing, China.

An upgraded version of Hebei Bangzi production The Ten Sisters of Miyun made its debut at the Meilanfang Grand Theater in Beijing.

Exhibition Xu Bing: Art Satellite - The First Animated Film Shot in Space by Chinese artist Xu Bing will open on April 17 at the Santa Veneranda Church, while Traveling through Time and Space by renowned international planner Lu Rongzhi will be held on April 20, according to a ceremony held at the Phoenix Center in Beijing.

Team China totaled six gold and three silver medals at the Beijing stop of the World Aquatics artistic swimming World Cup, with the young Chinese athletes setting their sights on a major international stage.

The written history of Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province, can be traced back to over 3,000 years ago in the late Shang Dynasty (c.1600BC-1046BC). The Wuxi section of the Grand Canal played a distinctive and significant role in the evolution of the UNESCO world heritage site.

Artist Cai Xiaosong won the Silver Jury Award in the painting category at the Salon Art Capital in Paris on April 3. Due to his innovative water ink paintings, Cai has become the first Chinese contemporary ink artist to win a major prize at such an event.

A former general manager of Dalian soccer club disclosed details about former head coach of Chinese national soccer team Li Tie being taken away for investigation, according to a documentary aired by Phoenix TV on Saturday.

As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen continued her journey to China with the aim at improving US-China ties this week, what drew massive public attention was her first meal and her skillful use of chopsticks at a local Cantonese restaurant.

Chinese Super League giants Beijing Guoan have made a touching gesture by permanently reserving a seat for Yang Xue, a devoted fan who passed away earlier this week.

Higher education is not a frequent topic on social media, but two Chinese professors have recently provoked national discussion after their stories went viral online.

The 1st China AI (artificial intelligence) Music Festival was held during the just-ended Qingming Festival holidays, bringing audiences a special feast combining music and modern tech.

The latest comedy from director and actor Bao Beier, Super Villain, hit big screens across the country on Thursday. The film follows the story of extra actor Bi Chao after he has an accident. After a series of interesting stories and mistakes, he finally realizes what he cherishes the most.

Five Chinese conductors - Liu Sha, Liu Jiangbin, Peng Jiapeng, Yan Huichang and Ye Cong - shared the stage for the first time at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). The opening concert of the ongoing music season, Spring of Traditional Chinese Music, was staged by the China National Traditional Orchestra.

On the first day of China's Qingming Festival holiday, actors dressed in the traditional clothing or armors of the ancient Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) recreated one of the dynasty's grand ceremonies.

The box office of China's Qingming Festival holiday (Thursday-Saturday) earned an estimated 823 million yuan ($116 million) as of Saturday afternoon, surpassing the results of the previous three holidays. Foreign language films The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Kung Fu Panda 4 took the top three spots, according to Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan.