The 2024 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Art & Design Award, an international event involving the six Lancang-Mekong countries (China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), was launched in Beijing on Wednesday. Experts expect the event to inject new artistic energy into the Lancang-Mekong region and create a brighter future for Lancang-Mekong cooperation (LMC).

Stephen Chow, the renowned "King of Comedy" in Hong Kong cinema, is poised to launch a comedy variety show in the Chinese mainland, domestic streaming platform iQiyi revealed on Tuesday.

Displaying both ancient and contemporary Chinese artworks, the Chinese pavilion recently debuted at the 60th Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy.

The opening ceremony of the 8th national comic strip exhibition kicked off recently in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province. The "New Journey, New Chapter" exhibition showcases the finest works in the field of comic strips from across the country in recent years.

The bronze art masterpieces of the Twelve Oriental Beasts series by outstanding contemporary sculptor Huang Chenyu are on display in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. His works have won the attention of art lovers and experts around the world.

The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in China held a promotional event showcasing the tourism potential of Uzbekistan on April 18.

Kazakh Ambassador to China Shakhrat Nuryshev briefed attendees about the Kazakhstan Tourism Year in China and the latest developments in China-Kazakhstan cooperation at a press conference on April 19.

Eight students from the Beijing Gucheng Middle School visited the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in China on April 16, participating in a cultural event and receiving a warm welcome from the embassy. Ms. María Luisa Ochoa Fernández, Education

Dr. Ahmed Al-Zahrani, Cultural Counselor of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in China, visited the Beijing International Studies University (BISU) on April 17 to initiate more student exchanges between Saudi Arabia and China.

As the countdown to the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games approaches 90 days, the French Embassy in China has been adorned with Olympic-themed decorations. The newly adorned exterior of the embassy showcases the country's rich and diverse array of sports disciplines and architectural heritage.

The "Evolution of Chinese Characters" exhibition and a series of events were launched in London during the weekend, celebrating the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day which falls on April 20.

The Chinese Cultural Center in Rabat, Morocco held a culture and tourism promotion conference on Monday, to showcase Shanxi's rich cultural and tourism resources to the Moroccan people, promote in-depth cooperation in the tourism field, and help build an internationally renowned cultural tourism destination. It was jointly held by the Shanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Network of International Culturalink Entities of China, and the Chinese Cultural Center in Rabat.

As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, a new exhibition featuring artworks by young Chinese and French artists kicked off recently at the National Art Museum of China.

The 2024 Aranya Theater Festival will be held in Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei Province from June 20 to 30. The theater festival will bring together 29 plays from 17 countries. For the first time, nine artistic directors from national theater festivals in eight countries - France, Austria, Japan, Australia, Greece, Egypt, Poland, and Colombia - have been invited to bring their works to China.

The international cultural exchange and music show Ride the Wind 2024 aired on Chinese streaming platform Mango TV on Friday. A total of 36 international members made their first appearance on the stage, which took China's 24 Solar Terms as its theme.

A new book of long-form journalism, The Umbrella of Creation: Chronicle of Copyright Protection for Chinese Written Works, a collection of stories on intellectual property rights protection over the past three decades in China, was released in Southwest China's Chongqing on Monday.

The three-day 3rd National Conference on Reading kicked off in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Tuesday. The first event of its kind kicked off in 2022 with a congratulatory letter sent from Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which he described reading as "an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtue."

The 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival were just concluded in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province, drawing nearly 460 participants from 46 countries and regions. This event allows people from China and abroad a closer look at the inheritance and invigoration of the kite as a cultural symbol in the "kite capital of the world."

The number of road race participants has hit new highs across China since March of this year. Nearly 500,000 runners took part in over 50 marathon races on the weekend of April 20, and more events are expected to fuel the marathon craze amid an evolving running trend.

To mark the 29th World Book Day on April 23, the Global Times hosted its second "My Reading Life" book-sharing event, "Spring Reading," as well as a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Global Times English Edition at the Cultural Center of Longfu Building in Beijing on Saturday.

Sacred Heart, a sculpture by renowned US artist Jeff Koons, is being exhibited as part of the International Contemporary Art Exhibition at the One Song Center of Guangzhou One Pengrui, marking the debut appearance of the artist's sculpture in China.

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, and carrying out tasks in war-torn areas.

The 3rd Guardian Art Book Fair kicked off in Beijing on Saturday, offering readers an inviting space for leisurely reading, art appreciation and engaging in discussions about art. Featuring a diverse selection of books curated by prominent figures in the book industry, the fair aims to highlight the uniqueness of art books.

A disappointed Chinese audience demanded ticket refunds after Singaporean singer Mavis Hee only performed for a mere half-hour at a meet and greet music concert in Nanjing, the capital city of East China's Jiangsu Province, on Saturday.

February saw a cohort of European students descend on Beijing to take part in a semester abroad study program organized by Chinese universities in conjunction with sister institutions in Europe. Despite studying different majors, the students had also chosen to incorporate not just the Chinese language into their degree studies, but also an understanding of the history and culture of China. For students like Gideon Redwitz, a German doing his study abroad semester at Peking University, it is more than just a smart career move; the study abroad program will go a long way toward creating understanding on an interpersonal level for Gen Z students in Germany and China.

Featuring countries like Kenya and Nepal, a number of varied cultural events were recently held all around the globe to celebrate the 2024 UN Chinese Language Day.

Emotional Chinese Formula One driver Zhou Guanyu burst into tears after ending his maiden Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday with a 14th place finish.

On Saturday, Chinese singer Huang Zitao sparked controversy among fans at the first F1 China Grand Prix music festival, which took place from Friday to Sunday.

Days before World Book Day on April 23, the Global Times Institute and China Literature released the Generation Z Digital Reading Report on Saturday, outlining the digital reading habits of Gen Zers (generally referring to people who were born after 1995) from dimension such as geographical distribution, reading behavior, and content preferences, presenting the new digital reading trends among Gen Zers in 2023.

On Thursday, Our Water, To a Boundless Future, a program of the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism, was rolled out at the Palais Brongniart, a classical structure seating on the bank of the Seine in Paris, France.

To mark the 29th World Book Day on April 23, the Global Times hosted “Spring Reading,” the second “My Reading Life” book-sharing event as well as the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Global Times English Edition at the Cultural Center of Longfu Building in Beijing on Saturday.

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

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

We have seen many people from around the world express their love for Chinese culture in various forms. What is the charm of Chinese culture that attracts these people?

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

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

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

The emergence of book vloggers has offered people a window to gain a quick understanding of books potential readers might be interested in and helped develop a passion for reading in an era dominated by short videos and fragmented information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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