Chen Xi
Reporter, Beijing
Global Times life reporter, covering culture, art and entertainment.
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  • Xixia Imperial Tombs: cultural fusion of diverse traditions behind World Heritage Site status

    Teresa Patricio, President of ICOMOS, declared that the tombs' sweeping landscape, grand architecture, and layered symbolism make them a site of "outstanding value," adding that the successful inscription "testifies not only to the site's significance, but also to China's unwavering ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/13 20:56:32
  • China's Xixia Imperial Tombs named as a World Heritage Site

    China's Xixia Imperial Tombs was inscribed as a World Heritage Site at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France, on Friday, becoming China's 60th entry on that list.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/11 22:26:55
  • Global Civilization Initiative evolves into broad consensus for addressing global challenges: poll

    Global respondents believe that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations inject stability into a turbulent world, and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has evolved into a broad consensus for addressing global challenges, according to a new poll released at a ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/11 20:42:25
  • Xi calls for global dialogue in congratulatory letter to Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, ...

    By Zhao Yusha and Chen Xi | 2025/7/10 21:41:03
  • Young female competitors redefine heritage preservation in 2025 heritage skills finals

    The air inside the 2025 National Cultural Heritage Skills Competition finals hums with tension. In the wood restoration category, Zhang Yue's hands steady a trembling chisel above a block of aged wood. Sweat trickles down her brows as she carves ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/10 20:16:41
  • Xixia Imperial Tombs aim for World Heritage List

    The 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened on Monday at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, with 30 proposed sites up for review for inscription on the World Heritage List, including China's Xixia Imperial Tombs in Northwest China's ...

    By Sun Langchen and Chen Xi | 2025/7/8 22:33:01
  • Tailored publishing efforts allow Chinese stories to go global

    The recently released 2025 China-ASEAN Book Influence Report at the 2025 China-ASEAN Book Culture Week reveals a significant leap in China's cultural engagement with Southeast Asia, where publications in various categories are emerging as a dynamic bridge for mutual understanding. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/7 23:10:27
  • China marks 80th anniversary of WWII victory with exhibit

    A dedicated exhibition is set to kick off at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/3 22:44:15
  • Taosi National Archaeological Site Park inaugurated in N.China

    A batch of cultural and community activities are set to be held at the Taosi National Archaeological Site Park that was just inaugurated on Tuesday, according to a document from the local culture relics bureau sent to the Global Times ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/2 22:37:20
  • Amid earthquake, ancient Tibetan temple stands resilient thanks to preservation efforts

    Seventy-one kilometers from the epicenter in #Xizang, how did this millennium-old temple stand unscathed? Sakya Monastery's preventive protection delivers answers.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/7/1 23:23:32
  • China's summer box office surpasses $265 million

    China's summer box office has surged past 1.9 billion yuan ($265 million), driven by strong performances from a big variety of genres, including Japanese animation and Hollywood imports, data showed on Monday.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/30 22:47:14
  • World's earliest steel acupuncture needles found in 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb

    Needle-like artifacts unearthed from the famed tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in East China's Jiangxi Province have been confirmed to be the world's earliest known steel acupuncture needles, marking a pivotal moment in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/26 9:59:54
  • 158 Cretaceous dinosaur footprints with 12 trackways discovered in Northwest China

    Paleontologists have discovered China's first large-scale cluster of sauropod dinosaur footprints in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of Northwest China, shedding new light on the region's prehistoric ecosystems during the late Early Cretaceous period, Chinese dinosaur expert Xing Lida from ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/25 9:23:28
  • Neolithic lakeside site on plateau offers new clues into human migration

    Named one of the "top 10 national archaeological discoveries of 2024," the Mabu Tsho site stands out due to four remarkable features: Its high altitude, early dating, complete chronological sequence, and rich historical value.

    By Chen Xi in Xigaze | 2025/6/24 21:26:04
  • Tradition, tech unite to rescue Potala Palace's palm-leaf legacy

    Nestled within the majestic Potala Palace in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a small yet bustling restoration studio hums with activity. Three cultural relic restorers, clad in white coats, are engrossed in their respective tasks.

    By Chen Xi in Lhasa | 2025/6/19 21:42:46
  • Chinese civilization origins project lays solid foundation for archaeological discoveries and museum construction

    In recent times, there have been a series of exciting archaeological discoveries and museum openings in China, such as the announcement by the Shanxi Culture Relics Bureau of the Chengbi Grottoes, which have been confirmed to date back to the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/18 23:10:21
  • 'Ever-flowing' Yangtze exhibition explores China's timeless civilization

    Light ripples beneath visitors' feet as Tang Dynasty(618-907) poem "The endless [Yangtze] river rolls its waves hour after hour" by Du Fu melts into digital waves across the gallery floor.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/15 22:06:01
  • First record of Cretaceous mammaliaform and dinosaur track assemblages discovered in South China

    Chinese researchers announced on Thursday the landmark discovery of the first mammaliaform track from the Cretaceous period in Guangdong Province, South China. This find sheds new light on the diversity of ancient vertebrates and their ecosystems in the region, Chinese ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/12 10:11:03
  • 6th batch of entries added to China Archives Heritage List

    On Monday, the National Archives Administration of China announced the sixth batch of entries to the China Archives Heritage List, unveiling 52 newly recognized archival projects. Among them, five are historically significant collections preserved from the Chinese People's War of ...

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2025/6/9 23:35:03
  • China to hold over 7,000 events for Heritage Day

    The Yangtze River, known as the “mother river” of the Chinese nation and a cradle of Chinese civilization, will be celebrated as a core theme during China's 2025 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day that falls on June 14, according to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/6 21:00:50
  • Jackie Chan on kung fu spirit: AI can't capture the art's inherent soul

    For decades, Jackie Chan has been synonymous with kung fu film, blending acrobatic stunts, humor, and emotion to introduce Chinese martial arts to the world. In a recent interview with the Global Times, the global action icon delved into his ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/5 23:41:05
  • Every shopping cart filled with Chinese goods a bridge for exchange

    The idea of "bringing an empty suitcase to China" has recently become a popular, somewhat tongue-in-cheek tip for travel to China, especially on overseas social media.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/6/4 23:00:22
  • Restoring 'the old as old' top criterion for refurbishing Palace Museum

    The air hums with focused energy as 237 restoration specialists bend over fragments of history at the Beijing qualifier for the 2025 National Cultural Heritage Vocational Skills Competition. Overseeing it all, his eyes sharp with decades of discernment, is the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/5/28 23:05:25
  • Another 100 classic 20th century buildings revealed

    An additional 100 classic buildings have been included in the 10th batch of China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage Projects, an initiative started by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and the Architectural Society of China 10 years ago, in a ...

    By By Zhang Changyue and Chen Xi | 2025/5/26 23:10:39
  • High-tech helps recover ancient Chinese fashion in Mawangdui tomb

    New discoveries at the Mawangdui, an ancient Chinese #tomb complex from the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-AD25), have revealed that a “pillow cover” was China's earliest silk seat cushion. Plus, high-tech scans found modifications on the iconic T-shaped silk painting, showing ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/5/19 22:19:40
  • China's quest to engage Gen Zers through night access and digital magic

    As the International Museum Day is just around the corner, the Shanghai Museum announced a challenge to set a world record - launching a "Sleepless Night" mode for On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition. The ...

    By Xu Liuliu, Chen Xi and Ji Yuqiao | 2025/5/15 22:58:24
  • Tracing Shanxi's architectural wonders at Guangsheng and Xiaoxitian temples

    Travelling through North China's Shanxi Province feels like stepping into a living history book where ancient temples and exquisite artworks whisper tales of bygone times.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/5/15 22:11:24
  • Diverse cultural activities on the Great Wall highlight symbol of unity and resilience

    At dusk, the dazzling lights began to turn on, and the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing stretches like a grand golden dragon. Exhibitions of Hanfu culture, performances of traditional instruments such as guzheng, and dance shows attracted many visitors to ...

    By Ji Yuqiao, Wu Jie and Chen Xi | 2025/5/14 22:56:08
  • Extensive tourism benefits unveiled for China Tourism Day ignite travel fever

    As China gears up for China Tourism Day on Monday, a sweeping array of travel incentives and cultural initiatives across the country is set to ignite domestic tourism, attracting more tourists from both China and abroad to explore the nation's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/5/14 22:16:24
  • Opening of new cinemas in China's borderlands builds connections through power of film

    At 4pm, the first cinema in the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in Kashi Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened at the appointed time. The cleaner had already swept both screening rooms, and the ticket seller - hired by ...

    By Ji Yuqiao and Chen Xi | 2025/5/12 23:11:37
  • China to host 2025 International Museum Day at Beijing's Grand Canal Museum

    China is gearing up to host celebrations for 2025 International Museum Day at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, also called the Capital Museum East Branch, from May 17 to 19, with multiple cultural events, including a blockbuster exhibition on ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/5/12 22:20:56
  • Dance drama and theatrical play of prize-winning novel 'The Protagonist' captivate audiences

    Two stage versions of the Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning novel The Protagonist - a dance drama in Beijing and a theatrical play in Shanghai - have been well-received by audiences. The dance version in Beijing captures the most dramatic turning ...

    By Xu Liuliu and Chen Xi | 2025/5/11 23:20:40
  • Millennium-old heritage sites open to public for first time

    Two ancient Silk Road sites in China - the Tuyugou Grottoes in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Xuanquanzhi Ruins in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province - have drawn a surge of visitors since opening to the ...

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2025/5/6 22:57:15
  • Ancient Liulihe inscriptions confirm 3,000-year urban legacy of Beijing

    Ancient inscriptions unearthed at the Liulihe relic site in Beijing's Fangshan district have proved the capital city's urban history spanning over 3 millennia.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/29 23:00:29
  • New discoveries illuminate the legacy of China's Shu Roads

    In the towering mountains and deep valleys of Shu Roads in Southwest China, a group of young archaeologists trek along thousand-year-old trails, uncovering traces of history hidden in dense forests and sheer cliffs.

    By Sun Langchen and Chen Xi | 2025/4/28 19:32:04
  • Norwegian film 'Loveable' wins big at BJIFF for its universal emotions: global jury

    The main competition jury at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) on Sunday revealed how Norwegian marital drama Lovable emerged as the standout winner of this year's Tiantan Awards, after the film festival concluded on Saturday night.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/27 23:48:35
  • How film IPs redefine cultural influence

    At the ongoing 2025 Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), an exhibition featuring over 150 hand-drawn posters by Chinese director Yang Yu, better known as Jiao Zi, for the blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has become an unexpected cultural phenomenon.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/21 23:35:21
  • Kite-making and flying woven with the Yellow River's legacy

    At Yang Hongwei's studio in Yangjiabu village in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province, a 60-meter-long kite with a dragon head patiently awaits the moment to take off at the 42nd Weifang International Kite Festival this weekend, when thousands of kites ...

    By Ji Yuqiao and Chen Xi | 2025/4/18 0:08:10
  • China embraces global film diversity

    The 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), set to take place from April 18 to 26, has ignited excitement among film enthusiasts with its announcement of over 300 films for the screening unit.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/16 23:34:15
  • Writer/painter-turned cultural heritage preserver behind Spring Festival's UNESCO heritage status success

    Feng Jicai, a towering figure in Chinese literature, painting, and cultural preservation, has been a staunch advocate for protecting the roots of Chinese tradition. From engaging in the Chinese folk cultural heritage rescue project to playing a pivotal role in ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/15 0:31:20
  • US fails to secure top-three position in China's study-abroad blue book amid rising tensions

    The US has failed to secure a top-three position in the study-abroad environment evaluation, ranking fourth behind the UK, Singapore, and Canada, according to the 2025 Blue Book on China's Study Abroad (blue book) released during the 2025 China Study ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/11 21:14:03
  • New archaeological discoveries in Xizang highlight unity in diversity of civilization

    The institute of cultural relics protection in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has announced progress has been made at multiple archaeological sites in the region, saying these new discoveries highlight unity in diversity of Chinese civilization.

    By Zhang Changyue and Chen Xi | 2025/4/10 23:54:21
  • China to cut US film imports amid tariff hikes: film regulator

    China's top film regulator announced on Thursday the plan to moderately reduce the number of US films imported, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi and Xu Liuliu | 2025/4/10 19:05:58
  • 10 films to clash in China's May Day box-office battle

    As China's film industry gears up for the upcoming five-day May Day holiday (May 1-5), the market is buzzing with anticipation as 10 new releases are set to hit Chinese theaters during this period.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/9 23:06:24
  • Qingming Festival box office pre-sales hit 40 million yuan

    China's upcoming three-day Qingming Festival holidays (Friday to Sunday) are expected to boost the domestic box office, with 14 films slated to debut and pre-sales exceeding 40 million yuan ($5.5 million) as of Wednesday afternoon, according to ticketing platform Beacon.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/2 22:12:01
  • China's cyberspace authority vows to curb extreme fan culture in sports, shuts down 3,767 accounts

    China's cyberspace administration, in coordination with sports authorities, is ramping up efforts to regulate online sports fan communities, according to a report from the official WeChat account of the Cyberspace Administration of China on Wednesday.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/4/2 20:00:33
  • Ancient ethnic folk singing in Guangxi resonates across borders

    On the tranquil waters of the Guichun River, the misty veil of the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall is pierced by the soulful melodies of traditional folk songs, marking the grand opening of the "Sanyuesan" festival in South China's Guangxi Zhuang ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/31 22:29:55
  • China-Nepal teamwork revitalizes palace complex from ruins

    In Nepal's iconic world heritage site Kathmandu Valley, the Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex that once lay in ruins after a devastating earthquake, now stands revitalized and has, once again, welcomed visitors from across the globe to witness its architectural splendor ...

    By Chen Xi and Ji Yuqiao | 2025/3/27 22:40:24
  • Museums key to civilizational dialogue

    The recent Pritzker China-US Museum Leadership Forum at Chicago's Field Museum has become a cultural barometer for bilateral relations, gathering experts from over 20 premier institutions across China, the US, and Canada, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/25 23:26:26
  • Cultural disconnect hurts 'Snow White' remake

    Disney's live-action Snow White has underperformed at the Chinese mainland box office, accumulating an estimated 6.38 million yuan ($880,091) during its opening weekend, according to Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/23 23:29:24
  • Co-productions elevate China's storytelling

    The 2nd Maritime Silk Road Documentary Film Festival (MSRDOC) held recently in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province, showcased some 24 Chinese-foreign co-produced documentaries, marking the largest display of such works in recent years.

    By Chen Xi in Fuzhou | 2025/3/20 23:27:36
  • Palace Museum announces third phase of research projects

    Amid its centennial anniversary, the Palace Museum in Beijing announced the third phase of its open research projects on Tuesday, spotlighting 25 academic initiatives from 23 universities and cultural institutions, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/19 23:10:04
  • Western Xia Imperial Tombs up for world heritage status

    Nestled at the foot of the Helan Mountain, 30 kilometers west of Yinchuan, capital city of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, some sprawling mausoleums of earthen "pyramids" stand as a silent witness to a vanished kingdom.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/18 22:36:23
  • How AI in documentary navigates the age of synthetic realities

    When the camera spans across the lush landscapes of Kuliang in Fuzhou, the capital city of East China's Fujian Province, capturing protagonists in vintage costumes engaged in a friendly game of tennis, the audience at the 2nd Maritime Silk Road ...

    By Chen Xi in Fuzhou | 2025/3/17 22:46:46
  • 'Cyber ancients' reshape China's digital cultural renaissance

    "Hi everyone, I'm Li Bai. Today, I'm officially joining Xiaohongshu [RedNote]…" With this playful introduction, China's most celebrated Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet "resurrected" on social media, sparking a wave of cross-millennial banter.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/12 22:42:23
  • China's national weight management campaign provides global solution for obesity

    The recent announcement by China's National Health Commission (NHC) that it would intensify a three-year "weight management" campaign has sparked nationwide enthusiasm, reflecting a positive institutional response to the escalating global public health crisis posed by obesity and chronic diseases. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/11 23:33:43
  • Palace Museum's new northern branch set for October completion

    The highly anticipated new branch of Beijing's iconic Palace Museum is on track for completion in October, marking a milestone in China's cultural infrastructure development, the chief architect of the new museum said at an academic event on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/3/6 22:33:14
  • 41 lost Chinese cultural relics to return home from US

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) received 41 cultural and artistic artifacts returned to the Chinese side by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York, US, at dawn on Tuesday, Beijing time.

    By Chen Xi and Ji Yuqiao | 2025/3/4 14:23:25
  • Dedicated to artistic missions

    Literature and art in modern-day China is, in essence, the literature and art of the people, as art creators follow a people-centered approach in their work and produce numerous outstanding works that satisfy people's spiritual needs, embody Chinese cultural traditions ...

    By Xu Liuliu, Chen Xi and Ji Yuqiao | 2025/3/3 23:56:32
  • Fendi removes posts amid controversy over 'incorrect description' of bag design resembling Chinese Knot

    Italian fashion brand Fendi is caught up in a dispute after having been accused of erroneously describing the Chinese cultural roots of one of its recent products' design as Korean.

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2025/2/27 16:56:01
  • 'Snow White' caught up in identity controversy

    Disney's live-action remake of Snow White, set to be released in the Chinese mainland and North America on March 21, has ignited a firestorm of debate both in China and abroad. Adapted from the 1937 animated classic - the studio's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/26 23:37:21
  • New tech like DeepSeek now powering restoration, sharing of ancient books

    In the quiet corners of the Fudan University Library, where the scent of aged paper fills the air, Yu Rong, a veteran expert in ancient book restoration, sits in front of her screen, typing on her keyboard with several questions ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/25 22:40:32
  • DeepSeek and other AI applications to revive millennia-old Xinjiang murals

    Editor's Note: With the rapid development of AI tools such as DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and Doubao, these cutting-edge technologies are integrating with and influencing the protection, inheritance, and innovation of traditional Chinese culture in an unprecedented manner. These AI tools are ...

    By Chen Xi and Xu Liuliu | 2025/2/18 22:20:29
  • 'Captain America 4' hard to fly in China

    Captain America: Brave New World (Captain America 4) stumbled into Chinese theaters on Friday, faltering both at the box office and in audience reception. As of Sunday night, the film had only grossed 76.39 million yuan ($10.53 million), according to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/16 22:53:47
  • 'Ne Zha 2' doc reveals 5-year odyssey

    As China's animated epic Ne Zha 2 continues to dominate the domestic box office, it is about to test the film market abroad on Thursday and Friday in Australia, New Zealand and North America. In addition, its companion documentary Bupobuli, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/12 23:32:05
  • Tibetan women heritage survey team chronicles encounters with ancient civilizations

    In the vast, wind-swept expanses of northern Xizang, where oxygen thins at 4,500 meters above sea level and temperatures plunge to -20 C, a team of five young Tibetan women from Nagqu Prefecture in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region is ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/11 21:35:25
  • 'Detective Chinatown 1900' wins audience by weaving comedy, historical trauma and patriotism into its DNA

    Chinese tentpole Detective Chinatown 1900, the only live-action comedy in the 2025 Spring Festival lineup, is more than a popcorn flick. Set in San Francisco more than a century ago - a cauldron of industrial ambition and racism against Chinese ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/10 22:40:15
  • 'Ne Zha 2' crowns China's box office chart, on path to make global history

    Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has overtaken the box office earning of The Battle at Lake Changjin at 5.775 billion yuan ($792.86 million) to top China's box office chart on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/6 13:08:29
  • Myth and history: Archaeologists unravel fact and fiction behind 'Creation of the Gods II'

    Amid the bustling Spring Festival holiday, a curious trend emerged in Central China's Henan Province. A certain number of moviegoers, fresh from watching the epic fantasy film Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, flocked to the Henan Museum, eager ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/2/5 23:06:00
  • First large-scale stone-built structures from Xia-Shang period in Central China unearthed

    The stone-built structures newly found at the Panlongcheng Site in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, mark the first large-scale Xia-Shang period stone-built architectural remains discovered in the Yangtze River Basin. These structures are considered to boast a high social status, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/26 16:23:20
  • Neo-Chinese aesthetics illuminate Spring Festival traditions

    Editor's Note: Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in tradition and blended with contemporary innovation, is reaching people not just in China, but all over the world. Like a spring breeze that turns into a nourishing rain, it flows ...

    By Ji Yuqiao, Xu Liuliu and Chen Xi | 2025/1/25 23:40:55
  • Exclusive: From 'darkness' to 'rebirth': Chinese actress Zhao Lusi discloses her battle against depression

    The health of Chinese actress Zhao Lusi made headlines recently, sparking wide public discussion. On Wednesday, Zhao gave an exclusive interview to the Global Times, sharing for the first time with media her struggle with depression. According to her description, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/24 0:04:42
  • 'NeZha' and 'Boonie Bears' leading domestic animated IPs

    Two Chinese animated films with top IPs - "NeZha" and "Boonie Bears" are set to compete with four other domestically produced films in Chinese theaters this Spring Festival.

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/23 23:52:27
  • 2025 Spring Festival films may set records

    China's box office has kicked off the year with a bang, as the pre-sales for the Spring Festival film period have already broken records. By Monday afternoon, the pre-sales for the lucrative season reached over 200 million yuan ($27 million) ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/20 23:34:47
  • Local cultural bureaus harness RedNote to attract intl visitors

    Multiple culture and tourism bureaus across China are rolling out creative campaigns to capitalize on popular Chinese lifestyle and sharing platform RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, to attract international tourists after a growing influx of foreign netizens turned to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/19 22:55:42
  • Chinese stamp engraver decodes the mystery of Snake stamps

    By 3 am, some citizens in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province had lined up outside a post office, ready to purchase a set of special stamps commemorating the imminent Chinese zodiac Year of the Snake. In the chilly morning, their ...

    By Dong Feng and Chen Xi | 2025/1/15 23:20:18
  • New exhibition on Yuan Dynasty palace opens in Beijing

    A new exhibition about the historic Yongle Palace, a renowned masterpiece of Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) architecture which recently gained fame through its depiction in the popular Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong, kicked off at the National Museum of Classic Books ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/15 21:26:52
  • Diverse mascots for Year of Snake launched around China, highlighting unique regional charms

    When Hai Hai, a zodiac mascot in the image of a snake, first appeared beside the Weiyuan Tower in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian Province and was doing the chest-clapping dance, it drew crowds of citizens and tourists alike, all flocking ...

    By Ji Yuqiao, Chen Xi and Li Yuche | 2025/1/14 23:23:05
  • Candidates revealed for 2024's top 10 archaeological discoveries

    Including ruins revealing the artistry of ancient Chinese porcelain and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road, a total of 30 Chinese archaeological sites have recently been selected as candidates to compete for recognition of the "2024 Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries ...

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2025/1/13 23:26:54
  • Quanzhou and Chaozhou's innovative practices offer valuable insights for national heritage preservation and revitalization

    At around 6 am, the wide and clean Jinyu Alley in Licheng district of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian Province is still shrouded in a light mist as drawn breaks. Some of the local senior residents have already picked up their ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/13 23:06:01
  • Exclusive: Xizang cultural heritage team finishes inspection in two earthquake-hit counties, to publish assessment report

    An emergency cultural heritage team on Sunday has headed to Dingjie county, one of the areas affected by the recent 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Xizang Autonomous Region, to conduct inspections on the damage to cultural heritage sites, a staff member from ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/12 15:54:57
  • NCHA announces 211 artifacts repatriated from overseas in 2024

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) released key highlights of the cultural relics protection achievements in 2024, including that a total of 211 lost artifacts and artworks were retrieved from abroad and that museums across the country welcomed over 1.4 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/9 23:40:31
  • 130-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur footprints discovered in NW China

    A group of Chinese experts announced on Monday the discovery of a remarkable collection of dinosaur footprints in Wulan town, Jingyuan county, Northwest China's Gansu Province, dating back 130 million to 120 million years. These tracks belong to the Grallator ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/6 17:48:19
  • Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicks off

    The 41st China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Sunday. Themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia," the festival offers visitors a diverse range ...

    By Chen Xi | 2025/1/5 22:31:49
  • Modern China offers broad range of travel experiences

    In this installment of Chinese Aesthetics, the Global Times culture desk invites you to follow travelers from home and abroad as they visit China's splendid landscapes, roam historical buildings, and explore city streets and alleyways. They reach their destinations ...

    By Xu Liuliu, Li Yuche, Ji Yuqiao and Chen Xi | 2024/12/30 23:14:19
  • China's 2025 New Year film season opens with diverse genres, immersive experiences

    The total box office for the advent of the New Year film period (from November 22 to December 31) surpassed 2.56 billion yuan ($351 million) on Sunday, with domestic films Her Story, Big World and The Prosecutor ranking as the ...

    By Chen Xi and Jiang Li | 2024/12/29 22:06:00
  • New discovery of city wall at Erlitou Site provides new evidence in exploration of Xia culture

    Chinese archaeologists have made a significant breakthrough in the exploration of the culture of the Xia Dynasty (c.2070BC-c.1600BC) with the discovery of a rammed-earth wall suspected to be the city wall of the capital of the late Xia period, near ...

    By Sun Langchen and Chen Xi | 2024/12/26 22:52:03
  • Beijing 2022 venue 'Ice Ribbon' to host National Short Track Speed Skating Championships

    The National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," will host its first national-level short track speed skating competition from Friday to Sunday, as it welcomes the National Short Track Speed Skating Championships, according to Xinhua News Agency on ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/19 16:12:13
  • American album donor seeks to be 'bridge of culture'

    Evan Kail, the owner of a US pawnshop who made a name in China by donating a photo album documenting Japanese troops' war crimes in China, is currently touring China, trying to gain a deeper understanding of the country's history ...

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/12/18 23:50:45
  • 4 films to premiere during lucrative Spring Festival

    China's film market has entered the home stretch, with a variety of films across genres such as romance, animation, suspense, and action vying for screens to ignite an end-of-year movie-going frenzy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/16 23:51:05
  • Neo-Chinese architecture harmonizes modernity and tradition with the landscape

    The concept of beauty has intrigued humanity since the dawn of civilization. Various ancient cultures have developed their own recognizable aesthetics. Among these, Chinese aesthetics has its own unique school of thought. Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in ...

    By Ji Yuqiao, Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/12/12 23:21:04
  • China leads world in massive open online courses: Ministry of Education

    China has established the world's largest online education system, according to a document sent by the Ministry of Education to the Global Times on Wednesday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/11 17:41:34
  • Beijing Reading Festival highlights rising video explanation of books

    The 14th Beijing Reading Festival kicked off at the Lao She Theater in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/5 23:46:00
  • Clay Figure Zhang's works naturally reflect spiritual state of the times

    Tucked away in the northeast corner of the Ancient Cultural Street along the Haihe River in North China's Tianjin Municipality, a shop proudly displays the large plaque of Niren Zhang Family, or the Family of Clay Figure Zhang, attracting the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/5 23:16:38
  • Shanghai Museum East opens amid event

    The fully completed Shanghai Museum East, a branch of the Shanghai Museum, officially opened to the public on Tuesday during the just commenced 2024 M20+ International Museum Conference.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/3 22:50:34
  • Remains of city gate found at former Jin capital site

    Chinese archaeologists in Beijing have discovered the remains of a city gate from the city's Zhongdu era for the first time, according to the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau on Saturday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/2 0:06:50
  • China-Uzbekistan joint archaeology project makes new discovery

    A joint Chinese and Uzbek archaeological team has made a new discovery at the renowned Mingtepa site, the nearest ancient city site in Uzbekistan to China, further confirming its pivotal role as a node on the ancient Silk Road.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/29 0:06:30
  • Regulatory guidelines aim to steer micro-dramas toward quality content

    Micro-dramas, as a new form of online cultural and artistic expression, have swiftly captured the mass cultural consumer market with their unique charm. However, this burgeoning field also needs regulation to ensure its healthy and orderly development.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/27 23:01:28
  • China's 2024 box office surges past 40b yuan mark

    China's 2024 box office surged past the 40 billion yuan ($5.5 billion) threshold on Wednesday afternoon, with three domestic films - Yolo, Pegasus 2, and Successor - claiming the top positions in the highest-grossing film rankings, according to data from ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/27 21:48:00
  • 2nd Liangzhu Forum kicks off in Hangzhou

    Over 300 guests from more than 60 countries and regions, including archaeologists, writers and musicians, participated in the second edition of the Liangzhu Forum that was held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhe­jiang Province, on Monday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/25 22:49:03
  • Tang Dynasty exhibition in Paris highlights 'different but beautiful' history

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively prefaced an exhibition titled "Tang China - A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century)," which was inaugurated Monday at France's Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts.

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/19 23:14:08
  • Why US movie 'Oppenheimer' soared at Golden Rooster Awards

    Among all the competitive nominees, the 37th Golden Rooster Awards, one of the most prestigious industry honors in China, has awarded the Best Foreign Language Film to the US movie Oppenheimer. Industry experts have weighed in on the film's impact, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/17 22:46:17
  • World Chinese Language Conference opens to bridge cultures

    Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 World Chinese Language Conference, which opened in Beijing on Friday.

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/15 22:33:34
  • From pen and paper to drones: The evolution of cultural relics census witnessed by the Sun family

    In Lichuan, Central China's Hubei Province, a family's unwavering dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon of ­inspiration. The Sun family, comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru, has been the backbone of the national cultural ...

    By Chen Xi in Lichuan | 2024/11/14 23:23:06
  • The splendor of Chu culture

    If you like classic Chinese literature, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, prepare to fall in love with Jingzhou city in Central China's Hubei Province, a living and breathing embodiment of ancient Chu culture and the legendary tales of the Three ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/14 22:09:06
  • World Chinese Language Conference to kick off

    About 2,000 participants from more than 160 countries and regions are set to participate in the World Chinese Language Conference 2024 to be held in Beijing on Friday. Scholars and experts said they have high expectations for the event as ...

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/13 23:23:45
  • 201 Chinese film projects at American Film Market show export prospects

    The 45th American Film Market (AFM) was graced by the presence of Chinese films, with the China Film Joint Pavilion showcasing a total of 201 film projects.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/11 23:32:04
  • China's first raptor conservation science book released at National Zoological Museum

    China's first raptor conservation science book --Fly! The King of All Birds --has been released on Saturday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/9 18:23:24
  • US scholar's love affair with China's ancient Shu Road system

    "The road system to Shu is difficult, even more difficult than climbing to the blue sky," echoes the lament of ancient Chinese poet Li Bai through the annals of time, immortalizing the ancient Shu Road system, or shudao, an ancient ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/7 23:05:04
  • Youyang in Chongqing: where nature and history intertwine

    While the fourth national cultural relics census was underway, I made my first visit to the picturesque Tujia-Miao Autonomous County of Youyang in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

    By Chen Xi in Chongqing | 2024/11/7 22:24:56
  • New museum to open at 4,300-year-old Taosi site

    A new museum dedicated to the Taosi site, which is believed to be most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao and Shun - two sage emperors dating back more than 4,000 years, is scheduled ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/6 23:24:40
  • Xinjiang exhibit booth debuts at London World Travel Fair

    More than 10 outstanding domestic tourism enterprises from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, along with eight other Chinese provinces and cities, made their debut at the World Travel Market in London, the UK, on Tuesday.

    By Chen Xi in Beijing and Sun Wei in London | 2024/11/5 22:29:07
  • Documenting history with culture surveyors

    Bathed in the morning sunlight, I put on an official vest and outdoor hat, both emblazoned with “the fourth national cultural relics Census,” fastened my surveyor's badge, and gathered an array of equipment to set off on my daily mission.

    By Chen Xi in Chongqing | 2024/11/3 22:57:34
  • Japan to return 16 locally-born crested ibises to China, a story of good fortune between the two nations

    A total of 16 precious Japan-born crested ibises are scheduled to be sent to China following an event set to unfold on Sado island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, in the end of October.

    By Chen Xi and Jiang Li | 2024/10/27 23:06:10
  • Nearly 280 Greek artifacts to debut at National Museum of China

    Nearly 280 Greek artifacts are set to be displayed at the National Museum of China on November 5, showcasing the beauty of ancient Greece to Chinese visitors, according to a press release from the National Museum of China on Wednesday.

    By Zhang Ni and Chen Xi | 2024/10/23 20:22:57
  • 'Joker 2' makes a modest debut in China: musical genre struggles among local moviegoers

    After international media outlets reported a lackluster performance for Joker: Folie à Deux (Joker 2) in North America, the much-anticipated sequel has premiered in the Chinese mainland on Wednesday. Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan shows that the musical film has earned ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/17 23:17:26
  • Ancient tomb discovery sheds new light on origins of Chinese civilization

    A large tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years was discovered at the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, Central China's Henan Province, providing a new sample for studying the critical period of the origins of Chinese civilization, Chinese archaeologists ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/15 15:26:13
  • Hollywood's major comeback to be tested

    Following the lucrative film period that was China's National Day holidays, Hollywood is gearing up to rekindle the Chinese box office with a major mix of re-releases and premieres, including the re-release of all eight Harry Potter films, the highly ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/13 22:52:58
  • Embracing modernity and individuality

    While China's National Day holidays are a traditional time for wedding bells, a cultural shift is quietly taking place. The post-1990 and post-2000 generations, now at the forefront of the matrimonial age, are redefining the routine of traditional wedding ceremonies. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/7 22:34:27
  • 'A Tapestry of A Legendary Land' to debut on National Day

    The highly anticipated film A Tapestry of A Legendary Land is set to grace the big screen on Tuesday, the beginning of China'sweek-long National Day holiday, marking a unique fusion of dance and cinematic art.

    By Shao Qunyu, Yang Liu, Chen Xi and Zhou Yang | 2024/9/28 22:30:52
  • New franchise of 'The Volunteers' expected to ignite National Day film season

    As the National Day holidays film season approaches, the spotlight falls on The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death, the second installment of Chinese veteran director Chen Kaige's The Volunteers trilogy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/28 22:07:45
  • A season for film market to regain vitality during National Day

    A total of 10 films are set to hit Chinese theaters during the National Day film season, the second most lucrative film period of the year after Spring Festival season. The slate spans a diverse range of genres including drama, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/25 20:27:52
  • Greater Bay Area Film Concert embodies national sentiments of compatriots

    The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 kicked off in the Macao Special Administrative Region on Sunday night, offering audiences a feast of music and a dazzling stage. This event was not only a vibrant cultural feast but also a ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/23 23:42:27
  • Archaeological education bridges past, present

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Wednesday released a guideline on promoting high-quality development of archaeological research and education, marking a significant step forward in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage across the whole nation.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/19 23:17:00
  • Egypt's tourism, antiquities minister seeks to boost ties

    The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt Sherif Fathy expressed his desire to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of tourism and archaeology at a press conference in Cairo on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/18 23:30:45
  • Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season opens to promote millennia-old cultural heritage

    The Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season officially commenced in Wuhan, the capital city of Central China's Hubei Province, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday night, featuring a dazzling fireworks display, a heart-stirring drone performance, and a vibrant light ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/15 16:40:03
  • Archaeologists announce earliest fire-drilling tools found in China and major prehistoric findings

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Friday revealed major advancements at three archaeological sites, showcasing significant discoveries of history and culture from prehistoric period and the Xia Dynasty (c.2070BC–c.1600BC).

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/13 18:09:43
  • 'The Temple of Earth and Me' book fair in Beijing sets record with 400,000 book titles

    As one of the events of the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, "The Temple of Earth and Me" book fair kicked off on Friday and will run through September 23 at Beijing's Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/13 12:17:03
  • Qi Baishi's paintings featured at art fair in Beijing

    As flocks of visitors explored the 2024 Beijing China Art International Fair on Thursday, they found Chinese culture elegantly embedded in cultural collections and relics.

    By Dong Feng and Chen Xi | 2024/9/5 23:45:43
  • Cultural envoys shape China-Africa relations in education and tourism

    As Tungamirai Eric Mupona experienced rural areas in North China and Feng Xinxin kicked off her journey between China and Africa, they may not have noticed themselves taking on a new role - cultural envoys. Looking back, their endeavors have ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/5 23:21:14
  • Summer box office hits $1.64b

    China's 2024 summer box office, spanning from June 1 to August 31, generated a total of 11.64 billion yuan ($1.64 billion) in revenue, according to the data released by the China Film Administration on Sunday.

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2024/9/1 21:42:52
  • Ministry of Education revises textbooks to enhance culture, technology

    The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Tuesday announced the release of revised textbooks, including Chinese language and history books featuring new archaeological findings and studies into the origin of Chinese civilization, which will be implemented in primary and junior high ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/28 23:07:45
  • Dunhuang Mogao Caves set valuable benchmark for global heritage conservation

    Situated at a strategic point along the ancient Silk Road, the millennium-old Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province, as a dazzling artistic treasure of ancient Chinese civilization, has long drawn the gaze of the world. How have teams ...

    By Chen Xi in Dunhuang | 2024/8/26 23:04:30
  • More countries seek co-op with Dunhuang Academy

    Following the opening of the International Forum on Cave Temple Conservation held in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday, more countries are seeking cooperation with the Dunhuang Academy, which boasts rich experience in relic restoration and protection with the ...

    By Chen Xi in Dunhuang | 2024/8/19 23:26:30
  • Biased media reports expose West's malicious politicization, stigmatization of China's Silk Roads archaeological efforts

    “Cognitive Warfare” has become a new form of confrontation between states, and a new security threat. With new technological means, it sets agendas and spreads disinformation, to change people's perceptions and thus alter their self-identity. Launching cognitive warfare against China ...

    By Huang Lanlan, Chen Xi and Zhao Juecheng | 2024/8/15 22:27:41
  • Cities leverage micro-dramas' popularity to promote cultural tourism

    China's National Radio and Television Administration has revealed the third recommended play list for its "Travel with Micro-drama" project, bringing the total number of selected works to 31.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/13 23:14:57
  • Centuries-old script of women now a social, historical bridge

    Nüshu literally means "women's writing" in Chinese, and just as its name implies, the writing system including about 500 frequently used characters has been seen as the world's only script designed and used exclusively by women. After its birth in ...

    By Ji Yuqiao and Chen Xi | 2024/8/12 22:40:21
  • Fine arts show highlights peace and friendship

    More than 120 artworks, including China's time-honored Ru porcelain, made their debut at the 2024 Olympic Fine Arts Exhibition in Paris on Friday, conveying peace and friendship through the power of art and promoting global cultural exchange and understanding during ...

    By Zhang Zhen in Paris and Chen Xi in Beijing | 2024/8/9 23:43:37
  • Paris Olympics on the big screen enriches audio-visual experience

    This summer, going to movie theaters have become a novel way to enjoy the 2024 Paris Olympics, pioneering a new direction for live sports broadcasting.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/6 23:08:17
  • 'White Snake: Afloat,' a cinematic ode to Eastern aesthetics and Chinese romance

    On the auspicious occasion of the Qixi Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day, Chinese animated film White Snake: Afloat will grace the silver screen. The film promises to be a romantic and visually stunning conclusion to the beloved White Snake trilogy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/5 22:25:39
  • Film focusing on China's written language for women makes Oscar shortlist

    Oscar-shortlisted documentary Hidden Letters, which takes the Chinese ancient language of Nüshu as its theme, started pre-screenings nationwide in China in late July. Set to be officially released on August 31, this film has already garnered attention by making it ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/1 0:44:46
  • Movie 'Decoded' sets stage for blockbuster summer season

    The highly anticipated Chinese film Decoded, directed by Chen Sicheng, already sparked a fervor among audiences during its preview screenings, setting the stage for a blockbuster 2024 summer season.

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/7/30 23:42:22
  • Beijing Central Axis named as a World Heritage Site

    "Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" was listed as a World Heritage Site at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India on Saturday, becoming China's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/27 13:47:10
  • Political bias vs market reality: rebuttal of the West's Chinese film box office analysis

    In a Bloomberg program aired on Tuesday, two hosts attempted to use the current performance of China's film market to cast a shadow over China's economy. However, their views did not gain support from film experts.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/24 23:20:23
  • More netizens support release of Chinese film about Japanese army's Unit 731

    Chinese film Biochemical Revelations 731, which delves into the horrific bacteriological experiments conducted by the Japanese army's Kwantung Army Chemical Department, also known as Unit 731, in Northeast China, is said to premiere on July 31 in the Chinese mainland. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/23 21:31:04
  • Chinese star hurdler prompts discussions on athlete image and personality

    The “pretty” identification photo of Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni on the official website of the Paris Olympics recently ignited Chinese social media.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/22 22:21:57
  • 'China Travel' boom: What foreign tourists think about the real China

    As the mercury soars in Beijing, the city is not only basking in the hottest weather of the year but also in the glow of a travel boom that has drawn visitors from abroad with the help of the country's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/19 0:31:27
  • Star power of veteran actor Jackie Chan goes beyond box office

    The hashtag "the box office performance of films featuring legendary Jackie Chan has been less than stellar" trended on China's X-like social media platform Sina Weibo on Tuesday. The summer release of A Legend and 2023's Ride On are prime ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/17 23:08:26
  • Chinese embrace dog days of summer or 'Sanfu' with the support of TCM practices

    As the sultry winds of summer sweep across China, the country enters a period known as the "dog days" of summer, or Sanfu on Monday. This is the hottest and most humid time of the year, a period that has ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/15 23:45:10
  • Latest achievements in world heritage site Grand Canal archaeology released

    On the 10th anniversary of the successful application of the Grand Canal for World Heritage status, archaeologists at a Friday conference held by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration revealed the latest archaeological achievements of the world heritage site.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/12 19:23:22
  • Ex-British Museum chief's fee proposal reveals Western arrogance

    The recent call by Sir Mark Jones, the former interim director of the British Museum in London, to charge admission fees to foreign visitors to the museum has sparked widespread discontent among Chinese netizens.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/7 22:00:05
  • Over 100 films set for summer, but no 'explosive hit' to drive Chinese film market to new heights

    As the summer movie season kicks off, the Chinese film industry is gearing up for what is traditionally a period of blockbuster releases and record-breaking box-office numbers. However, despite the influx of about 100 films on the summer slate, there ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/5 0:40:41
  • Winners for the 29th Shanghai TV Festival shows latest trends of Chinese TV dramas

    The Magnolia Awards, one of the three most authoritative awards for Chinese TV dramas, is renowned for its emphasis on professionalism, as the awards are carefully selected by industry professionals rather than public vote.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/2 0:30:19
  • American youth summer camp in China carries on spirit of Flying Tigers

    Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, chess, pitch-pot, hanfu costume… When a group of American students were joyfully immersed in various forms of traditional Chinese culture under the guidance of their Chinese peers in Beijing on Wednesday, the melody of Ode to ...

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/6/26 21:37:32
  • A new milestone for returning relics home

    The return of artifacts looted by colonial forces has become a highlight of international affairs as more countries with lost heritage are raising their voices only to receive silence from certain museums in response. Why is it so difficult to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/25 23:23:09
  • Eight French films to be released in China as part of cinema festival

    The opening ceremony of the French Film Panorama in China was held at the French Embassy in China on Monday. Eight recent French feature films and one short film will be presented in ten cities across China, with the event ...

    By Chen Xi and Jiang Li | 2024/6/25 1:19:08
  • China's new proposal of returning lost cultural objects earns international support

    China on Thursday launched a recommendation for the protection and return of cultural objects removed from colonial contexts or acquired by other unjustifiable or unethical means, winning a big applause from many countries which are seeking for more cooperation in ...

    By Chen Xi in Qingdao | 2024/6/20 22:28:20
  • More countries join cultural heritage alliance, deepening dialogue on civilizations

    More countries have expressed their willingness to join the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) to better cooperate on cultural heritage protection at the 2nd Council Meeting in Qingdao city, East China's Shandong Province, on Wednesday. They gave an ...

    By Chen Xi in Qingdao | 2024/6/19 20:44:13
  • Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in Shanghai

    Over 780 precious artifacts from Egypt are set to be displayed at the Shanghai Museum from July 18 to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Egypt.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/17 22:35:05
  • Over 900 historical relics found in two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea

    Chinese archaeologists have finished three phases of a deep sea archaeological investigation of two ancient shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China's South China Sea, excavating over 900 cultural relics, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) announced at a ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/13 22:01:08
  • Digital ibuprofen: Japan's 'Chiikawa' memes capture Chinese youth

    Since the beginning of 2024, the Chinese internet has been taken over by the adorable characters from the Japanese animated series Chiikawa, which has also quickly become a sensation among young people across the globe. From group chats to social ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/12 22:05:26
  • 'Doctor of cultural relics' calls for more lost artifacts to return to Yungang

    In the western suburb of Datong, North China's Shanxi Province, nestled against the southern slope of Mount Wuzhuo, stand the majestic figures of the Yungang Grottoes, a testament to the enduring beauty of 1,000 years. These colossal Buddhas, towering and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/11 22:01:04
  • Overall condition of China's marine ecology remains stable: report

    The current overall condition of China's marine ecology remains stable, with some local areas seeing improvements and the degradation trends of typical ecosystems being slowly curbed, according to a monitoring report released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Saturday ...

    By Fan Wei and Chen Xi | 2024/6/8 22:25:34
  • China acts as an active advocate for cultural heritage protection and dialogue among civilizations: experts

    Jointly organized by the NCHA and the Liaoning Provincial Government, an exhibition themed with Hongshan Culture and Chinese Civilization, has opened on the day.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/8 19:08:10
  • A total of 10 films set to take on Dragon Boat Festival box office

    A total of 10 films are scheduled to hit the big screen during the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, with a rich variety of film genres and themes expected to spark the first box-office peak of the summer ...

    By Chen Xi and Wu Jie | 2024/6/5 22:49:17
  • Library sector seeks more cooperation to capitalize on AI influence

    China and Russia are seeking more cooperation in facing the challenges and potential opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to the library sector, officials and experts said at the Second China-Russia Library Forum held in Beijing.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/5 20:02:24
  • China-Egypt joint archaeological team resumes excavation

    In the prestigious Karnak Temple Complex of Luxor in Egypt, archaeologists from China and Egypt have been working together since 2018 to uncover the 3,000-year-old Montu Temple, gradually unveiling the mysterious story of the ancient site. Both sides expressed that ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/5 20:02:10
  • Digitization brings ancient treasures alive as China celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

    When the metaverse meets museums, visitors are able to travel to the past to build ancient buildings, travel with ferocious wild beasts like lions and white elephants in Chinese legends. Digital displays of cultural relics have increasingly become an important ...

    By Xu Liuliu and Chen Xi | 2024/6/4 22:43:42
  • Micro-dramas a boon for media evolution

    The first episode of the much-anticipated Chinese micro-drama Take Me Home, produced by renowned Hong Kong director and comedian Stephen Chow, has garnered over 1 million views within just an hour of its release on Sunday. The current word-of-mouth is ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/3 22:44:48
  • China to host over 7,300 events for celebration of Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

    Hongshan Culture Research Institute will be officially established at the main venue of the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day -- Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province. Over 7,300 cultural events are set to be held across China for the day's celebration ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/30 17:51:34
  • Studio behind short drama on 'aloof CEOs' found treating staff poorly

    A Chinese internet sensation known as "Wang Ma," hailed as the voice of the workers in a hit micro-drama, has unexpectedly fallen from grace in a dramatic turn of events.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/29 23:26:22
  • Ancient wisdom-sharing ties with Arab states

    Cultural exchange has been a cornerstone of the enduring friendship and cooperation between China and the Arab states. This rich history of interaction, dating back to the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), has fostered mutual respect and understanding, strengthening the bonds between ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/28 23:04:47
  • China aims to build world-class archaeological institutions

    Aimed at providing instruction on upgrading Chinese archaeological institutions into world-class facilities, a national manual was recently released by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) with the clear goal of having 10 to 15 Chinese institutions reach "world-leading" status by ...

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/5/28 21:44:29
  • China-Russia cultural ties bolster friendship

    As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, the China National Traditional Orchestra and Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra joined hands to inaugurate the China-Russia Years of Culture in Beijing on Thursday. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/16 21:37:41
  • New tyrannosauroid discovery marks southernmost record in China

    On Thursday morning, a group of Chinese researchers announced that they have identified the fossilized remains found in the Sanshui Basin in South China's Guangdong Province, belonging to tyrannosauroids. This discovery marks the southernmost record of tyrannosauroid presence in China ...

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2024/5/15 19:26:16
  • New batch of first-grade museums listed

    The Chinese Museums Association has recently announced a list of 123 museums nationwide that are set to be named national first-class museums in China.

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/5/14 22:05:02
  • Hollywood's 'The Fall Guy': a tribute to Jackie Chan's action films

    Following movie star Jackie Chan's tribute to stunt performers with Ride On in 2023, Universal Pictures has geared up for its own tribute with the new film The Fall Guy, which intertwines a heartfelt romantic narrative with the action-packed world ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/14 21:45:26
  • China to open Qin-Han Civilization Museum for celebrating International Museum Day

    A new branch of the well-known Shaanxi History Museum (SHM) in Xi'an, capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, themed on the civilizations of Qin (221-206BC) and Han (206BC-AD220) dynasties, will be officially opened to the public on May 18, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/10 18:45:29
  • Concert fever continues to soar, but proper management still needed

    This spring and summer, many cities across China have enjoyed numerous heavyweight concerts, with pulsating notes composing urban melodies and adding fuel to a city's liveliness.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/7 22:14:05
  • China leads global film industry

    The first four months of 2024 have seen an impressive performance from the Chinese mainland film market, which surpassed the 20 billion yuan ($2.83 billion) mark in total box-office revenue. This achievement not only highlights the market's strength but also ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/5 22:14:03
  • China's sci-fi industry achieves historic growth

    China's sci-fi industry saw accelerated growth in 2023, generating revenue of 113.29 billion yuan ($15.94 billion), according to a report released on Saturday. The revenue represented year-on-year growth of 29.1 percent, and this is the first time the industry's annual ...

    By Chen Xi and Bi Mengying | 2024/4/28 22:36:12
  • Chinese sci-fi literature leader Liu Cixin ponders humanity's future with AI

    A sci-fi film adapted from renowned science fiction writer Liu Cixin's novel The Longest Fall made its debut at the eighth China Science Fiction Convention on April 27. Since The Wandering Earth was first made into a sci-fi movie in ...

    By Li Qian and Chen Xi | 2024/4/28 22:27:21
  • 102 newly revealed architectural heritage projects aim for better protection

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    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/28 22:15:12
  • Fashion weeks advance new forms of cultural tourism, regional cooperation

    As spring unfolds across China, many cities are abuzz with various fashion weeks, aiming to explore new models for promoting tourism while infusing fashion elements. Among them are the ongoing Puyuan Fashion Week in East China's Zhejiang Province, and the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/25 20:53:38
  • Global guests share ideas about Sora and AI onslaught at 14th BJIFF

    The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) is underway. Buzzing with excitement and filled with diverse discussions, the festival has attracted a large cross-section of international filmmakers. Chinese moviegoers are flocking to the festival, eager to catch the screenings of ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/24 21:23:51
  • Strengthening bonds through film

    In the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Brazil in 2024, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF) has taken a significant step toward enhancing cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/23 21:57:09
  • 11 films set to hit Chinese cinemas during May Day holidays

    Formed Police Unit, starring leading Chinese actors Wang Yibo and Huang Jingyu, is the first commercial film focusing on China's peacekeeping polices overseas. It tells the story of China's peacekeeping police officers undertaking a sacred mission, traveling to foreign countries, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/22 22:44:44
  • China celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with coordinated regional development strategy

    Ahead of the 24th World Intellectual Property Day that is set for April 26, China's cultural enforcement departments jointly signed the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Regional Copyright Enforcement Cooperation Agreement in Beijing on Friday. Officials and experts highlighted that the move will further ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/22 4:32:01
  • 14th Beijing International Film Festival opens with red carpet gala

    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.

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  • Ancient Divine Granary opens to public, adding a new star to Beijing's Central Axis

    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. ...

    By Shan Jie and Chen Xi | 2024/4/18 22:53:19
  • US returns 38 cultural relics to China; more similar cases in the future?

    A total of 38 pieces of Chinese cultural relics, including a Buddhist pagoda display, were returned from the US to China on Wednesday.

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/4/18 15:41:00
  • Liangzhu Ruins to host World Heritage Day main event

    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 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/17 22:06:40
  • Falling in love with China's rural vibrancy

    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 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/16 23:44:40
  • Water-Splashing Festival: Fusion of tradition and tourism ignites cultural excitement

    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.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/15 23:45:53
  • More overseas universities, educational institutions seeking cooperation with China

    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 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/12 22:08:56
  • Young Chinese illustrator's links with Oscar-winning films

    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 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/11 21:37:43
  • 'Cat abuse' candidate not admitted; virtue supersedes good grades

    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 ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/9 23:34:37
  • More efforts needed to defend artists from AI onslaught

    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.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/8 22:36:23
  • Qingming: millennial-old festival to remember ancestors, celebrate nature's renewal

    Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday observed to commemorate ancestors and honor the deceased.

    By Wu Jie, Lou Kang and Chen Xi | 2024/4/2 0:16:04
  • The Forbidden City 'meets' the Palace of Versailles: top-class exhibition opens in Beijing

    To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the China-France Cultural Tourism Year, the exhibition “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: Exchanges between China and France in the 17th and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/1 18:16:47
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