The final stage of the 26th world weiqi team championship kicked off on Monday in Shanghai, with the Chinese Weiqi Association (CWA) announcing that the tournament will adhere to rules where there will be no penalties for off-the-board incidents and Chinese referees will be present throughout the event, collaborating with their South Korean counterparts to oversee the matches, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Japanese rock guitarist, actor, and singer Miyavi (Ishihara Takamasa), who appeared on the Chinese celebrity competition reality show Call Me by Fire Season 4, gained a large following on China's online platforms recently. Miyavi revealed his plans to the Global Times on Monday, of intensifying his performances in China in 2025 and ultimately settling in the country for the next three years, with aspirations of becoming a "rock star" in China.

A viral social media post revealed that a tour guide used a laser pointer while explaining details of a relic at the Xi'an Museum in Shaanxi Province, raising concerns about potential damage to the artifact.

The 27th Lunar New Year parade and festival returned to Chinatown in Lower Manhattan, New York City, on Sunday despite unusual downpours.

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 entered the global top 10 club with a milestone 12.05 billion yuan ($1.66 billion) at the global box office on Monday, according to data from China's ticketing platform Maoyan.

A debate between two former Chinese national table tennis team coaches dominated social media on Sunday, as one of them, Wu Jingping, claimed that "the national sport" has been hijacked by capital investors to serve commercial interests while the other, Yin Xiao, defended the commercial operation of the national team.

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 Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan. Critics echoed audience disappointment. The film only has a dismal 51 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and a 5.3/10 on Chinese review platform Douban.

Jingdezhen, East China's Jiangxi Province, widely regarded as the "Porcelain Capital of the World," has taken a significant step toward joining the UNESCO World Heritage family. The nomination application for Jingdezhen's handmade porcelain heritage sites has been submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the local office for the application work confirmed to the Global Times. If successful, this would make Jingdezhen's porcelain heritage China's sole World Heritage inscription for 2026, marking another milestone in the country's efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural legacy.

After watching the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 in Los Angeles, the US, two members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences called on the film's director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, to compete for the awards.

The newly unearthed ruins in the Changqing district of Jinan, East China's Shandong Province, reveal that the earliest known sections of the Great Wall date back to the late Western Zhou period (1046 BC-771BC) and to the early Spring and Autumn period (770BC-476BC), pushing back the construction timeline of the Great Wall by around 300 years.

A new species of the early-diverging sauropodomorph Xingxiulong from the Lower Jurassic Lufeng Formation is erected on the basis of a postcranial skeleton in the city of Lufeng, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, according to a research paper recently published in Historical Biology, an international journal.

Chinese box office hit "Ne Zha 2" was screened on Friday in a limited theatrical release in North America.

“The national team requires the efforts of every single person. It's a responsibility that every player on the team has to shoulder,” Wu told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Thursday after being named Chinese Footballer of the Year for the fifth time.

The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, made history as the largest edition of the event. Yet, beyond the sports spectacle, the Games have also propelled two unexpected stars into the spotlight, "Binbin" and "Nini," the official mascots inspired by Siberian tiger cubs born in September 2023 at the Siberian Tiger Park in Harbin.

The Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology in North China's Shanxi Province has revealed new excavation findings discovered in an ancient tomb in Zhengcun village, Taiyuan. The tomb, dating from the reign of Wang Mang (9-23) to the early Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), has yielded various artifacts including ceramics, copper, lead, and glass items and a distinctive danglu, a decorative horse ornament, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV.

China's MMA fighter Zhang Weili recently defended her UFC Strawweight title against top-ranked Tatiana Suarez from the US at UFC 312. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times on Thursday, Zhang likened herself to the character "Ne Zha" in China's most popular animated film, saying she refuses to be bound by fate and is determined to keep pushing herself to challenge the toughest of difficulties.

The book was written by Italian author Edmondo de Amicis. Even though it was written over a hundred years ago, the stories in this book are so relatable and touching to me since I can see my own everyday experiences in the book.

With the extinguishing of the Harbin Asian Winter Games flame on Friday, the Chinese delegation took a total of gold, silver and bronze (to be updated on Friday) medals, surpassing the gold medal count and total medal count of the Changchun 2007 Asian Winter Games and setting the best performance for China at a single Asian Winter Games.

Cidanyuzhen, an athlete from Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, claimed another gold in the first-ever mixed relay event in ski mountaineering at the Asian Winter Games on Wednesday with her teammate Buluer from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which was followed by her first gold medal in the women's final of the ski mountaineering competition on Sunday. The athlete made history by winning the first-ever gold medal for this event in the Asian Winter Games.

The Chinese delegation wrapped up the snow sports at the Harbin Asian Winter Games on Thursday with 19 gold, 18 silver and 14 bronze medals, marking the best performance for Chinese skiers in the history of the Games.

Guo Jiaxuan, a 19-year-old player with the Beijing Guoan Football Club who was diagnosed with brain death after suffering a severe injury during a friendly match in Spain, will soon arrive in Beijing to continue his treatment, according to a statement released by the Beijing Football Association (BFA) on Thursday.

The grossing of Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 hit 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) as of 7:10 pm on Thursday, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Black Panther to become the first Asian film to break into the top 20 in global box office rankings. The new milestone was followed by the film's overseas release, which earned it positive reviews from foreign audiences.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong met the new ambassador of Vietnam to China, Pham Thanh Binh in Beijing on February 10. Sun said that since 2024, the building of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future has gotten off to a good start.

The Embassy of Colombia in China hosted a reception to celebrate bilateral friendship and commemorate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Colombia and China in Beijing on February 7.

Consul General of Greece in Guangzhou, Georgia Andreadi, met Director General Li Lin of Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province, on February 10. Both sides agreed to foster further cooperation between Fujian Province and Greece.

The Royal Thai Consulate General in Shanghai celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand in Shanghai on February 7. Launching the "Taste of Thailand," Prinat Apirat, consul general of Thailand in Shanghai, welcomed delegates from Chinese and Thai enterprises as well as envoys in Shanghai. In the exotic atmosphere, guests from China and Thailand not only enjoyed a colorful feast of food, but also appreciated the unique charm and enthusiasm of Thai humanities.

With the support of the Embassy of Austria, an exhibition has brought together 50 talented artists, each presenting a unique 37 x 33 centimeters portrait starting from February 8. The works offer an exciting blend of styles, expressions, and perspectives.

Tang Jialin (front) of China competes during the Biathlon women's 4x6km relay match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 13, 2025.

Wang Zhiyu (L) and Li Zhichao (C) of China compete during the curling men's round robin group B session 13 match between Japan and China at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 12, 2025.

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, which means "Breakthrough," has emerged as a cul-tural phenomenon in its own right. The recently released 45-minute documentary peels back the cur-tain on the five-year odyssey behind what is now the highest-grossing non-Hollywood animated film in history, with over 9 billion yuan ($1.23 billion) in domestic earnings and counting.

The Chinese national under-20 football team got off to a winning start at the home AFC U20 Asian Cup on Wednesday by defeating Qatar 2-1 at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province.

China released on Monday a new visa relaxation policy, allowing tour groups from ASEAN countries to visit Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, a popular tourist destination in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, visa free for up to six days. In addition to charming visitors with its breathtaking scenery, Xishuangbanna welcomes tourists by offering a wide selection of delicious local delicacies.

Located in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province, the archaeological site known as the Tianzhuang Ruins has recently unearthed artifacts and architectural remains that reveal the area's thriving stone handicraft industry during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-256BC).

Dominating the mixed relay event, China pulled off a clean sweep of all podium positions in the ski mountaineering competitions at the Harbin Asian Winter Games on Wednesday in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, as the athletes set their sights on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

The Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, not only showcased world-class athletic talent but also became a stage for cultural exchanges, particularly offering a glimpse into the richness of Chinese intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Inheritors at ICH events in Heilongjiang showcased their techniques to international dignitaries such as International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, thereby helping the path of Chinese ICH extend to more distant places around the world through the games.

From actors and producers to the crew behind-the-scenes, Hollywood filmmakers are impressed by Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 after watching its premiere in the US on February 8, as reported by CCTV Movie Channel on Wednesday.

The Beijing Football Association said on Wednesday that they had reached an agreement with the family of footballer Guo Jiaxuan, to bring him back to China for continued treatment, the Southern Metropolis Daily r eported. The 18-year-old Beijing Guoan player, who trained with FC Bayern Munich in 2023, suffered a severe injury during training in Spain on Thursday, which reportedly led to brain death.

Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed over 3 million visits as of Tuesday, setting a new attendance record just 52 days into its 26th edition, organizers announced.

People attend a "Wulong Xuhua" show to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 11, 2025. The traditional "Wulong Xuhua" show is a genre of dragon dance performed amid fireworks by the Miao ethnic group. "Wulong" means the dragon dance, while "Xuhua" refers to a local specialty firework. Over 100 dragon dance teams gathered here to celebrate the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on Feb. 12 this year.

With the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Wednesday in 2025, cities across China are pulling out all the stops to celebrate it with a variety of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) festivities, from traditional dragon and lion dances to vibrant molten iron fireworks shows and immersive lantern events.

The Chinese winter sports athletes continued their fine form at the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games on Tuesday, solidifying its leading position on the medal table with 6 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals.

Chinese animated film Ne zha 2 is set to premiere overseas on Thursday. One of the film's highlights is the character of the immortal Wuliang Xianweng, voiced by 89-year-old actor Wang Deshun. Wang shared with the Global Times that the character's success lies in the more complex, high-quality storytelling of today's Chinese animation.

Chinese films and TV series have increasingly embraced family narratives, presenting audiences with a variety of "family culture" stories that resonate with viewers. From high-grossing blockbusters like the Ne Zha series and Hi, Mom to heartfelt dramas such as Romance in the Alley and Six Sisters, the rise of family-focused stories reflects a trend on reconnecting with traditional values while addressing contemporary challenges.

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 rewriting the narrative of cultural preservation amid the on-going fourth national cultural heritage census.

To provide greater flexibility for athletes, World Table Tennis (WTT) has decided to remove the mandatory participation requirement at all WTT Grand Smashes, along with other changes aimed at a balanced approach to player well-being and career sustainability, according to a statement released by the WTT on Tuesday.

Han Mei of China celebrates after the women's 1000m final match of the speed skating event at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 11, 2025.

Ning Zhongyan (C) and Lian Ziwen (L) of China celebrate after the men's 1000m final match of the speed skating event at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 11, 2025.

Yang Lianhong of China competes during the Biathlon women's 7.5km sprint match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 11, 2025

As the latest box-office sensation of Chinese film industry, Ne Zha 2 has grossed more than $1.152 billion and on Monday entered the top 30 global box office chart as the only non-Hollywood film. Presales for the film in overseas cinemas have been high, fueling the film's potential to conquer the global movie market. Just how far the film can reach remains a mystery to everyone interviewed by the Global Times. "It makes Chinese proud," Nancy, a Chinese woman who resides in Los Angeles and watched the film at the premiere, said.

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 - the film uses slapstick humor and a loose mystery plot to unpack a weightier theme: the enduring struggle of Chinese immigrants and how they deal with China-US tensions.

As the 2025 Asian Winter Games unfolds in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, where athletes from across Asia are battling for supremacy on the ice and snow, an equally fierce display is taking place behind the scene, with technology working quietly to enhance the fairness, efficiency, and experience of the Games.

The Chinese delegation on Monday bagged six gold medals on Day Three of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, bringing their medal haul to a total of 21 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals to surpass their best record of 19 gold medals set at the Changchun 2007 Asian Winter Games.

This is not the first time that the Italian choir has taken Chinese audiences by storm. Their renditions of "China in the Lights," "The Same Song" and "Lone Warrior" have all drawn attention online. Whether it be their beautiful voices, adorable performances or impeccable pronunciation, they have consistently won over Chinese listeners.

The Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has achieved groundbreaking success, shattering multiple box office records. With widespread attention, its stunning reinterpretation of ancient Chinese cultural relics, such as the bronze wares from Sanxingdui, enhances the fantasy elements and has captivated large audiences, serving as the film's crowning touch.

Four Turkmenistan ice hockey players have been suspended from the remaining matches in the Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 for deliberately attacking Chinese Hong Kong players on Sunday, according to the Hong Kong Olympic Committee on Monday.

Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has shattered multiple box office records, becoming the first film to cross 1 billion U.S. dollars in a single market and the first non-Hollywood title to join the coveted billion-dollar club.

The Chinese delegation is leading the Asian Winter Games medal table after two days of competition with 15 gold, 15 silver, and 14 bronze medals, as they are slated to set a new record at the intra-continental event.

China's Zhang Weili successfully defended her UFC Strawweight title against top-ranked Tatiana Suarez of the US at UFC 312 on Sunday in Sydney, Australia, ending Suarez's 11-0 undefeated record and securing her third consecutive title defense.

In recent years, the Chinese film industry has witnessed a surge in directors who have defied conventional pathways to success. Among them, directors like Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, and Guo Fan have stood out as trailblazers. Hailing from backgrounds as diverse as medicine, law and engineering, these non-film-school directors have nonetheless managed to deliver cinematic masterpieces that have shattered box-office records and captivated audiences, the latest of which, Ne Zha 2, has become China's all-time highest-grossing champion.

Operation Hadal, a Chinese high-budget military film, is a unique addition to the Spring Festival movie lineup despite of its lukewarm box office performance. As a Global Times reporter on military topics, I found the film has sparked curiosity among the general public in China's nuclear submarine program as it conveys the Chinese military's combat readiness and underwater capabilities and emphasizes the strategic importance of underwater domains for naval powers.

Chinese and Canadian academicians have jointly announced an unprecedented discovery of fossils belonging to the duck-billed dinosaur tribe Lambeosaurini (Hadrosauridae: Lambeosaurinae) in South China.

Xu Mengtao of China reacts during the Freestyle Skiing women's aerials final match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 9, 2025.

A white-eye bird flies over blossoms on a street of Guiyang City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 8, 2025.

Wan Yuan, 45, dips a knife into melted wax and makes a few strokes with it, resulting in a vivid butterfly pattern appearing on a piece of cloth.

​Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has made history as the first film to gross more than $1 billion in a single market. It is also the first non-Hollywood film to join the global $1 billion box office club, according to the People's Daily on Saturday.

Team China secured eight gold, eight silver and four bronze medals on the first gold medal day of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, topping both the gold medal and overall medal standings. South Korea followed in second place with seven gold, five silver and seven bronze medals, and Japan ranked third.

China's Wang Qiang wins cross-country skiing men's sprint classic gold at Harbin Asian Winter Games

On the fourth day of the Chinese New Year, five luminous fish-shaped lanterns stood quietly in a row at Beijing's Shougang Park, waiting for nightfall to bring them to life. Once a stage for the dazzling ice and snow spectacles of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the park was ready to welcome a different kind of wonder at the beginning of 2025 - a traditional celebration reborn: The fish-shaped lantern parade.

As the flame was lit at the main torch tower during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games on Friday in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, one of the torchbearers, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, deputy director general of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), told the Global Times that Harbin 2025 is a miracle on ice and snow.

As the 9th Asian Winter Games unfolds in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, visitors from around the world flock to the city. From Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, to the Yabuli Ski Resort, the city awaits visitors to explore its unique charm.

My favorite book is The Count of Monte Cristo, written by the famous French writer Alexandre Dumas. Reading the book was an unforgettable experience for me. The novel, filled with adventure, life's setbacks, and justice, captivated me from the very first chapter. However, the more I dived into the book, the more I realized that it is a story about one's hopes and the pursuit of justice.

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 made global history as the world's highest-grossing film in a single market on Friday. It beat Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, which made $936.7 million in North America. As of 10 pm on Friday, Ne Zha 2 had made box office revenue of 6.82 billion yuan ($940.7 million), according to ticketing platform Maoyan.

Two brick-chamber tombs from the Wei (220-265) and Jin (265-420) dynasties were discovered in Lüliang, North China's Shanxi Province. This is the first such finding in the region and holds significant importance for studying the evolution of burial structures in the area as well as the regional characteristics of tombs in that era, according to a report revealed by the Shanxi provincial institute of archaeology on Thursday.

A new Buddhist grotto, the Fohui Temple Cave, was recently discovered in North China's Shanxi Province. The discovery adds new materials for the study of caves in the Shanxi Taiyuan area. Based on the design of the statues inside, archaeologists preliminarily date the cave to the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties from over 1,000 years ago.

During the 2025 Spring Festival, Beijing, the always bustling metropolis, appeared slightly emptier than usual because many people had returned home. While walking around the city's winter streets, I saw vibrant colors pop out among people wearing dark-colored puffer jackets. These colors were people wearing different styles of traditional Chinese clothes like Hanfu and winter-style qipao.

Chinese MMA fighter Zhang Weili said Thursday that she is ready to take on her opponent Tatiana Suarez of the US in the upcoming UFC women's strawweight champion match on Sunday.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the 9th Asian Winter Games will feature a groundbreaking design with a main venue and a branch venue presentation, offering audiences a unique and immersive experience, according to a media briefing held by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Harbin Asian Winter Games organizing committee on Thursday in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

As the Asian Winter Games 2025 approaches, elements of the event have been on full display all around the host city Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

The air crackled with excitement on a sunny afternoon at Nanning Garden Expo Park, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. An eager crowd gathered around a semiaquatic enclosure, visibly enthralled by the serene charm of its star residents.

The Chinese Weiqi Association expressed its affirmation and welcome toward the Korean Baduk Association's decision to change the controversial rules, and said it looks forward to jointly promoting the rationalization and internationalization of the rules with the Korean Baduk Association, China Central Television reported on Wednesday.

During China's 2025 Spring Festival holidays that just ended on Tuesday, museum visits became a hot trend. Take Shaanxi, a province with prolific museum and heritage resources, as an example, its various exhibition facilities hosted a total of 7.36 million visitors during the eight-day holidays.

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 to connect the film's fantastical world with the tangible artifacts of the ancient Shang Dynasty (c.1600BC-1046BC), a staffer surnamed Jing from the museum, told the Global Times on Wednesday.

The Chinese national under-20 football team defeated their Syrian counterparts on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory in the buildup to the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, extending their unbeaten run to five games.

As the Chinese New Year holiday comes to a close, a large number of people across China are packing their suitcases and embarking on a journey filled with renewed ambitions. In the year 2025, I chose to drive back to Beijing after the holidays, which provided me with the chance to participate in the annual "trunk-filling competition" that took place at the end of the Spring Festival season and also deepen my understanding of the festival's core values of love, harmony, and familial bonds - the invaluable gifts Spring Festival offers to the world.

According to China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), online audiovisual platforms are strictly prohibited from distributing, promoting, or directing traffic to micro-dramas lacking license or registration number.

During the recent Spring Festival holidays, Beijing's urban residents and visitors experienced the integration of AI in everyday festive activities. Whether it was buying drinks from a robot shop assistant, sipping coffee brewed by Galbot or changing makeup applied by a robot, the city showcased how AI can be part of traditional celebrations.

As the 9th Asian Winter Games draws close, Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, is welcoming an influx of spectators around the world, becoming one of the most popular travel destinations this winter.

On Tuesday at the ongoing World Table Tennis Singapore Smash, China's No.1 world ranking paddler Wang Chuqin outdid Singaporean player Pang Koen to advance to the round of 16. On Monday, his victory was followed by that of his peers Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong, who powered through to WTT's round of 32, showcasing Chinese athletes' "good momentum" at the WTT competition, sports commentator Qiu Junfei told the Global Times.

China plans to build around 100 high-quality outdoor sports destinations in order to promote the high-quality development of the outdoor sports industry, according to a circular jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the General Administration of Sport re-cently, as reported by the People's Daily on Tuesday.

Chinese duo Wang Zhiyu and Han Yu defeated their Kazakh rivals 11-5 in the mixed doubles round-robin match of curling at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 on Tuesday, securing the first victory for the Chinese delegation at the event.

As the 2025 Chinese New Year arrived, the festive atmosphere in the Hetao Irrigation Area, located in Bayannur, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, was so vibrant that I could feel the joy in the air as soon as I arrived and started to stroll along the street.

Traditionally a prime time for movie-goers, this year's Spring Festival holiday set a new record for the same period in the country's film industry history, resulting in a robust opening for the Chinese film market. A particular standout in the season's cinematic offerings was Ne Zha 2, which not only delivered strong box office results, but also earned widespread acclaim, cementing its place as the top contender of the holiday season.

The vibrancy of China's consumer market and an unprecedented enthusiasm for cultural experiences were, once again, on display during the Spring Festival holiday.

China's Olympic freestyle skiing champion Gu Ailing (Eileen Gu) announced on social media that she will withdraw from the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 due to injury. At this year's Asian Winter Games, Gu had planned to compete in three events: freestyle skiing halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air.

St. Petersburg hosted its ninth Chinese New Year School Festival on Monday, as nearly 1,000 students and parents celebrated the Spring Festival with a vibrant cultural gala.

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, Feb. 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

A child using augmented reality (AR) glasses visits the Chengdu Museum during the Spring Festival holiday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 3, 2025.

The joyful melody of Spring Festival Overture resonated through the Harris Theater in downtown Chicago on Saturday, opening the second annual Chinese New Year Showcase presented by Chicago Philharmonic musicians alongside students from a Beijing high school art troupe.

With less than a week out from the official opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the torch relay of the games will officially commence in the "Ice City" on Monday.

In a studio adorned with antique charm in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Zhang Yu delicately rotated the clay sculpture with his left hand while skillfully carving intricate details with a tool in his right.