Renowned performing artist Liu Dagang, who played Sha Wujing in the sequel to the Chinese TV series Journey to the West, passed away at the age of 78 on November 3 in Beijing due to illness, according to a Weibo post by opera performer Liu Bing on Friday.

Stepping onto the wharf of Meizhou Island in Putian, East China's Fujian Province, travelers are greeted not only by the briny wind and the rhythmic sound of the tides, but also by the scent of incense wafting on the breeze. Following a steady stream of visitors - some in red vests, others bearing incense sticks and offerings, all speaking in a polyphony of regional accents - there is the island's spiritual heart: the Mazu ancestral temple, home to the revered goddess of the seas. Here, the age-old rituals, burning incense, and grand ceremonies have endowed this small island with a cultural depth that transcends borders.

Film director and professor approaching retirement, Zhang Tongdao has devoted his entire career to exploring how to tell human stories through documentaries. His lens has captured renowned writers, ordinary people of the post-00s generation, and more. Professor Zhang told the Global Times that whoever steps into his frame, he always aspires to "naturally fuse into" their unique reality. The passion behind his creative pursuit is nowhere more evident than in his upcoming documentary, The Sisters of Baima Tibetan.

At the foot of a mountain in Kaili, a city tucked deep into the forest of the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, a red signboard catches the eye. Painted with bright yellow arrows, it points toward what looks like a faint dirt path winding upward. Following it long enough, a small white house slowly comes into view. A modest gate stands beside it, with five bold characters carved onto a plaque: Kaili Dongwuyuan, or Kaili Zoo.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 5 approved a resolution designating March 21 as International Taijiquan Day, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

A traditional Chinese paper-cutting exhibition was held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar on Wednesday.

“China and snooker are a marriage made in heaven.” WPBSA chief Jason Ferguson said in an interview with the Global Times on why China is now the beating heart of the sport.

Not everyone has witnessed a live performance of William Shakespeare's timeless plays, and the same is true for Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) playwright Tang Xianzu's masterpiece The Peony Pavilion, a corner-stone of Kunqu Opera. But what if this 600-year-old art form could unfold on the silver screen, accessible like any blockbuster film?

China's first humanoid robot Peking Opera performance has drawn widespread attention, not only for its elaborate costumes or classic repertoires but also for the groundbreaking collaboration between a fully make-up robot and a human performer.

More than 500 ancient tombs dating from the Warring States（475BC-221BC）to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been discovered in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaaxi Province, yielding more than 1,100 artifacts. This marks the first concentrated discovery of Warring States-era piled-stone tombs and a Tang Dynasty pagoda-style tomb, the Global Times learned from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology .

In southwest China's Guizhou Province, which is famed for its signature sauce-aroma liquor, a centuries-old craft is embracing a new companion: artificial intelligence (AI).

A Chinese medical team saved the lightning engineer of the Norwegian–Irish band Secret Garden after he suffered a heart attack on October 27, days before the band's 30th anniversary concert in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The band in response invited the medical staff as special guests to the Friday concert, where the group's violinist Fionnuala Sherry thanked the team backstage, according to a video posted by local media outlet gochengdu.cn on RedNote on Tuesday.

After 20 years of construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) finally opened its door to the public on Tuesday.

Aiming to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue, the Global Times “Reading Through the Seasons” China-South Korea Literature Salon was held last week at the Korean Cultural Center, China. During the event, Cui Youxue, an associate professor at School of Chinese Ethnic Minority Languages and Literature, Minzu University of China, shared his reflections on the translation of South Korean writer Han Kang's works.

Young people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits are revitalizing Mazu culture, blending tradition with digital innovation and art. From exhibitions to creative rituals, Mazu's spirit continues to unite and inspire new generations.

Focusing on curbing phenomena such as using AI technology to produce and publish fake event videos, the Office of Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CAC) of China has launched a nationwide campaign to ensure a healthy online environment for the upcoming 15th National Games of China and the National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD).

Guests attend the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Beneath the Ninefold Walls: Archaeological Discoveries from the Imperial Workshops Site in the Forbidden City" at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2025. The exhibition will open to public from Nov. 4, 2025 to Feb. 8, 2026 at the Palace Museum.

Aiming to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue, the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held last week at the Korean Cultural Center, China. During the event, South Korean writer Lee Jee shared her recent reflections on the "homology" of South Korean and Chinese Literature as well as the relationship between "locality" and "universality."

An art-house-savvy and blockbuster-rich November has arrived in the Chinese film market, bringing more than 30 new titles to movie theaters across the country, including several internationally acclaimed works and major Hollywood imports.

After more than five months of meticulous excavation, Chinese archaeologists have discovered and confirmed four large courtyard complexes in the southwest portion of the imperial city at the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) Shangjing site, offering fresh insights into the historical legacy of this ancient "grassland capital." Experts say the findings provide striking evidence of the formation of the Chinese nation's pluralistic and unified cultural paradigm.

At a recent conference showcasing the latest developments and applications in robotics and embodied intelligence, China's robotics developer Booster Robotics unveiled its entry-level platform, the Booster K1.

The 10th Global Mazu Culture Forum was held on Sunday on Meizhou Island in Putian, East China's Fujian Province - the birthplace of Mazu, China's revered sea goddess. For the first time, the forum featured 11 sub-venues spanning five continents, underscoring its role as a global platform for cultural exchange and dialogue. During the forum, leaders from 16 nationally protected Mazu temples gathered in Putian for the first time to discuss how digital technology can be leveraged to coordinate the conservation of Mazu cultural heritage and ensure the continuity of traditional rituals.

Aiming to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue, the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held last week at the Korean Cultural Center, China. During the event, Dong Xi, president of the Guangxi Writers Association and a professor at Guangxi Minzu University, shared his recent reflections on reading South Korean writer Han Kang's work.

Whenever she goes, flower cultivator Deng Jihui always carries a small yellow flower that breathes a refreshing cooling sweetness.

Tu Ying, a veteran music producer and arranger from the island of Taiwan, has passed away at the age of 62, according to his longtime friend and famous musician Chen Tzu-hung.

The Jiangsu City Football League, more often referred to as "Suchao," reached its finale on Saturday, with the Taizhou team defeating their Nantong counterparts 4-3 on penalty shootout.

Every autumn, as the fierce summer sun over the Xizang Autonomous Region softens to a gentle glow and the monsoon rains retreat, the iconic white walls of the Potala Palace in Lhasa begin to look a little weathered. It is then that a unique call goes out through the buzz of social media. "I traveled 3,000 kilometers to be a volunteer wall-painter at the Potala Palace… finally realized a dream I've had for four or five years…" reads a typical post on Chinese social media Xiaohongshu, where the hashtag "I'm painting the Potala Palace" recently began trending. What unfolds next is a captivating spectacle of community, tradition, and scientific ingenuity that gives the 1,300-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site its annual "facelift."

Along the central axis of Datong ancient city in North China's Shanxi Province, visitors enjoy walking through orderly streets and freshly restored stonework, an urban framework that has endured for more than 2,300 years. From above, traditional pavilions seamlessly integrate with modern buildings, reflecting how this old mining city in northern China has reinvented itself as a new fascinating travel destination. According to a recent report by Le Monde, a major publication in France, Datong lies just a two-hour high-speed train ride from Beijing. The city's low prices and relaxed pace, the inexpensive taxi fares and generous portions of local eateries, are drawing more and more travelers seeking a “budget-friendly” yet fulfilling travel experience.

In a quiet corner of a traditional village in Jinjiang, East China's Fujian Province, stands an old house known as Canghaicuo, literally "the Hidden Sea Harbor." Time has softened its red bricks and curved eaves, yet stepping through its narrow doorway feels like entering another world. Inside a century-old home, 21 vividly colored deity sculptures stand in silence, surrounded by a sweeping mural of divine figures. Unlike conventional Buddhist icons, these deities possess an almost earthly vitality, each telling a creation myth born of the deep connection to the sea of Quanzhou, the starting point of the maritime Silk Road.

China's cultural industry sustained steady revenue growth in the first nine months of 2025 as the cultural services sector expanded solidly and new business models continued to flourish, official data showed on Thursday.

Chinese archaeologists have uncovered the remains of six exotic animal species at the Zhaigou site in Yulin, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, revealing the region's cultural diversity and its possible participation in long-distance trade during the late Shang Dynasty (c.1600BC-1046BC).

With just 10 days to go before the ­curtain rises on the 15th National Games, the organizing committee on Thursday confirmed that the first full-dress rehearsal with audience participation took place on Wednesday at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center. Preparations for the opening ­ceremony have now entered the final sprint.

The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in China and Radio Television Nacional de Colombia (RTVC), a public radio and television entity in Colombia, jointly hosted the screening of a documentary titled Chiribiquete: Amazonian Memory at Stake in Beijing on October 24. Ambassador of Colombia to China Sergio Fausto Cabrera Cárdenas told the Global Times that it is very important for people to understand each other as mutual understanding will help enhance the lasting friendship between the two peoples.

Aiming to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue, the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday at the Korean Cultural Center, China. During the event, Kim Tae-sung, a South Korean translator and winner of the 10th Special Book Awards of China, discussed how shared cultural roots between the two countries have influenced the reception of Chinese mainland literature in South Korea, and how translation has been its most important means.

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in China and the Russian National Ballet "Kostroma," jointly staged the Russian National Dance Show "Kostroma," at Beijing Tanqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on October 30. The program reveals the history of Russia and the life of its people. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Natalia Stepkina, minister-counselor of the Russian Embassy in China and permanent representative to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretariat shared her insights on the BRICS international cultural and educational cooperation projects, youth exchange, mutual learning, and her prospect for future collaboration among BRICS countries.

The Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in China showcased athletic heritage and spirit in the 2025 Chengdu Marathon in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on October 26. Ambassador of Greece to China Evgenios Kalpyris inaugurated the Greek exhibition titled The Olympic Spirit: From Ancient to Modern Olympic Games at the Chengdu Sports City Exhibition Center, reaffirming the embassy's support for athletic and cultural exchanges between Greece and China.

In the 11 years since his debut, Zhou has sung many beloved hits - from Big Fish, China in the Lights, to Little Happiness - and has continued to bring his music onto the international stage. His concert tours span from China to overseas, with tickets hard to come by. What is it about Zhou's voice that makes it so captivating? Recently, a People's Daily reporter sat down with Zhou to hear the stories behind his music.

Chinese and South Korean guests communicated on reading and literary exchanges between the two countries during a roundtable session at the event.

"The 388,000 Yuan Bride Price" is a short drama co-created by Jing Chang'an, a villager in Yan'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with his neighbors. It portrays how a young rural couple and their families rejected a hefty bride price and decided to build a life together from scratch. In the show, the huge bride price of 388,000 yuan is ultimately reduced to 1,001 yuan, a metaphor for the young couple being each other's "one and only."

To thoroughly study, promote, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and to advance mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday at the Korean Cultural Center, China. The event aimed to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue.

The Global Times "Reading through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday in Beijing.

Volunteers perform together with elderly people at a welfare house in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 28, 2025. A series of activities were held across the country to mark China's Chongyang Festival, which will fall on Oct. 29 this year. Also known as Seniors' Day in China nowadays, it highlights the public's care for elderly people.

Around the time of the founding of the People's Republic of China, numerous undercover Communist Party of China (CPC) members sacrificed their lives in Taiwan to advance the island's liberation. The heroic deeds of martyrs like Wu Shi, Zhu Feng, Chen Baocang and Nie Xi have been widely revered since their stories were declassified. Recently, the TV series Silent Honor reignited public interest in this part of history, with many viewers delving into historical archives to uncover more details about Wu and other covert agents. Zheng Li, the TV series' historical advisor and author of the biography Cold Moon, Silent Word: The Life of Wu Shi, disclosed lesser-known facts about Wu in an exclusive interview with Global Times.

A joint exhibition between China and France ­tracing the use of gold in clothing across ­civilizations from North Africa to East Asia will make its ­global debut in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province in late November, highlighting ancient trade and cultural connections between the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, according to a press release sent to the Global Times by the Chengdu Museum on Tuesday.

During World Animation Day on Tuesday, related topics trended on Chinese social media as users spontaneously launched an online campaign to vote for their "favorite childhood Chinese animation." Against this backdrop, Zhang Peng, a cultural researcher and associate professor at Nanjing Normal University, told the Global Times that Chinese animation has been gaining global recognition through original intellectual properties (IPs) and technological innovation.

When more than 400 million people across China are stepping outdoors to climb, cycle, ski, or camp under the stars, it's no longer just a lifestyle choice but a social phenomenon. The evolving landscape of outdoor sports has marked a new milestone in the development of the national sports industry, an observer told the Global Times on Tuesday.

A kindergarten in Luohe, Central China's Henan Province, has recently captured wide attention - not for its playgrounds or storybooks, but for the sound of wheat being sifted and the aroma of fresh dough. Viral videos show children bustling around stoves and fields: sifting grain with practiced hands, kneading dough with focus, and even teaming up to make roast chicken. Wearing aprons and standing on tiptoe to stir pots, or carrying firewood barefoot across muddy ground, these children present a strikingly different image of preschool life, Henan TV reported. This "alternative kindergarten" has sparked widespread discussion about the role of labor in early childhood education.

The torch relay for the 15th National Games of China is scheduled to start on Sunday, with four cities in the Greater Bay Area - Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao - hosting simultaneous relay events, officials announced at a news conference on Monday.

New research suggests that the earliest known Chinese characters have possibly been unearthed at the Liu­linxi Neolithic site in Zigui county, Central China's Hubei Province, pushing the origins of Chinese writing back to 7,000 years ago, according to the Hubei Daily.

On Saturday evening, the classic Wuxi Opera (or Xiju) The Pearl Pagoda by the Wuxi Xiju Opera Theatre from East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully staged in Latisana, Italy, drawing thunderous applaud from the audience. Following two successful performances in Vienna, Austria, this tour marks the first time that a large-scale Wuxi opera production has been presented in Europe.

The past weekend suggests that the domestic football map in China is quietly shifting, and in some parts, significantly.

A short video from the Shunde district in Foshan city, South China's Guangdong Province, has recently taken Chinese social media by storm. The video shows a bride in a small wedding hall taking a small act that challenges a deeply ingrained Chinese tradition: As guests hand her red envelopes stuffed with cash, she simply folds one corner and hands them back, smiling warmly.

On Sunday, the decision by the crew of TV series Red Dance Shoes to delete their official apology on Sina Weibo seemed to take its cat-killing controversy from bad to worse. Viewed by 130 million netizens on the social media platform, recent news that the film crew's vehicle hit a campus cat called Xiaojuzi (Lit: Little Orange) at Yunnan University has triggered widespread public backlash. Following the death of the cat, the TV team issued an earnest-sounding apology, but it did too little to calm the situation and public anger is still simmering.

A remarkable theatrical dialogue unfolded in Fuzhou, East China's Jiangxi Province on Saturday, as the English-language version of The Peony Pavilion, adapted by the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute, staged its China debut.

Unearthed in Xinjiang's Taklimakan Desert, the Han Dynasty brocade armguard dazzles with its colors, craftsmanship, and message. Now a symbol of cultural pride, its legacy inspires new generations through research and creative revival.

An exhibition commemorating the history of ­Taiwan compatriots' resistance against Japanese aggression opened on Saturday at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing.

An academic symposium on the research and protection of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) was held in Beijing on Saturday, during which the achievements of the digital restoration of the ancient site were released for the first time. By harnessing multiple cutting-edge digital technologies, researchers have vividly recreated the magnificent appearance of 40 scenic spots at the park as they existed around the ninth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1744) during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Portions of this digitized achievement have already been incorporated into several virtual reality (VR) cultural tourism projects at the park.

French tourists paint the scenery of the old street in front of the Yuewangtai (Lit: Yue King Platform) in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, on October 26, 2025. Yuewangtai was built to remember King Goujian of the Yue State during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-256BC), a legendary figure in Chinese history who is known for his perseverance in overcoming defeat and avenging himself against his foes. Photo: VCG

A report that Audrey Hepburn's son, Luca Dotti, prevailed in a lawsuit against a Chinese restaurant chain drew wide attention on Chinese social media over the weekend after the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court in East China's Jiangsu Province publicized the case as a model decision protecting personality rights.

Thirty-seven years ago, a brief encounter in a hospital in Burkina Faso changed the life of Bazimo Louis. He watched Chinese doctors use acupuncture to relieve a patient's back pain, and decided that one day, he would learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) himself.

During this year's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, while drizzles lingered over the city of Zibo, East China's Shandong Province, the crowds at the Zibo Ceramic and Glass Museum were anything but dampened. Between October 1 and 8, more than 249,000 visitors poured into China's largest modern museum dedicated to ceramics and glass - a 24 percent increase over last year. Tickets sold out seven days in a row. The museum extended hours, opened special exhibition lanes, and reinforced visitor flow management to handle the surge.

After more than a month of persistent autumn rain, the gray bricks of Xi'an's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) city wall have taken on a soft green sheen. Spreading moss covers the centuries-old stones like velvet, while tiny succulents poke through the cracks, leading the ancient walls, built nearly 650 years ago as a formidable military fortress, to unexpectedly become an internet sensation that people are calling a "giant ecological terrarium."

Digang village in East China's Zhejiang Province was recently selected as one of the 2025 "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The village provides an excellent example of ecological wisdom through its nature-based practices: planting mulberry trees on the dike, feeding silkworms with mulberry leaves, feeding fish with silkworm droppings, fertilizing ponds with fish waste, and enriching mulberry trees with pond mud.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in China staged the premier Pakistan-China Fashion Show at the Great Wall in Beijing on October 19, marking the 60th anniversary of the first visit of a Pakistani dignitary to the Badaling section of the Great Wall. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, said that from his point of view, this was not just a symbolic occasion to celebrate 60 years of friendship, but also to utilize this occasion as another platform - another springboard to write another chapter of Pakistan-China friendship in the area of culture, as fashion is one of the very significant mediums of culture.

In Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, at the Xingjiao Temple, next to Xuanzang's sarira stupa stands quietly another spiritual pagoda where lies eternally a prince from the ancient kingdom of Silla who never returned to his homeland after arriving in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to seek Buddhist knowledge.

On different occasions, Finnish diplomats have told the Global Times that China's unilateral visa-free policy, which went into effect in early November 2024, to facilitate easier travel for Finnish business representatives, students, and tourists, has helped enhance cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between Finland and China. The Embassy of the Republic of Finland in China hosted a reception in Beijing on October 15 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Finland.

New archaeological findings have emerged from the ancient city of Shaoxing, a site already famous for its role as the capital established by King Goujian during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-256BC). King Goujian is a legendary figure in Chinese history who is remembered for his perseverance in overcoming defeat and avenging himself against his foes.

The Embassy of Spain and Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center jointly hosted a press conference on the upcoming 7th China International Ballet Season in Beijing on October 21. Artists shared their insights on the significance of cultural exchange carried out by the world's top ballet performers. In his speech at the press conference, Deputy Director of the National Ballet of China (NBC) Mu Zongshun said that he still remembers the branded ballet season's commitment to its original aspiration since its founding in 2013, which is "inviting the world's best ballet to the stage, allowing Chinese audiences to enjoy the world from the Beijing Tianqiao Theatre."

"Should have been calm and in complete control, but now you're rushing and stumbling! Telling lies with a straight face, what are you choking up? What are you crying for? You're good for nothing!" In recent days, one of the most talked-about songs across the Taiwan Straits is evidently Good for Nothing - or Meichuxi in Chinese.

In an act that Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni condemned as "provocative indifference," the British Museum has hosted a lavish fundraiser, dubbed the "Pink Ball," with 2,000 pounds ($2,668) per ticket, in the room housing the Parthenon Marbles, igniting fierce criticism and reviving long-standing debates over cultural ethics and colonial restitution.

The United Nations Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Week 2025 opened on Wednesday in Deqing County of the city of Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.

Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars on Wednesday admitted failures in the museum's external surveillance system and announced a series of new security measures.

A concert celebrating the 70th anniversary of friendship between China and Serbia was held on Tuesday evening at Belgrade's historic Kolarac Concert Hall.

Archaeological excavations at the Tangbei Site in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, have uncovered well-preserved remains from the Maqiao Culture and the post-Maqiao Culture, providing a nearly complete sequence of Bronze Age cultural development in the eastern Taihu Lake region and filling a key chronological gap, according to findings presented at a recent expert review meeting.

Chinese and UK researchers have completed the first systematic research on wooden architectural remains unearthed from Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum. These carbonized wooden relics have provided critical clues to understanding how timber resources were used during the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC), offering insights into the resource mobilization, labor organization, and construction practices of the time, the Global Times learned from the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum on Wednesday.

After five months of digital data collection and cave investigation, Caves 7 and 8 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, North China's Shanxi Province, will reopen to the public on October 27, according to a statement published on the Yungang Grottoes official website.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of establishment of the Palace Museum, situated on the site of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Shan Jixiang, the former director of the museum, spent years redefining how the Forbidden City, a historical and cultural treasure, connects with modern society. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Shan shared his reflections on the museum's century-long journey and its efforts to bring cultural heritage closer to the public. He highlighted the museum's vision of evolving from a static historical site to a vibrant part of people's daily lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture while adapting to contemporary needs.

When Rob Stull, president of Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), or the International Modern Pentathlon Union, walked into Beijing's National Olympic Sports Center, memories of the 2008 Beijing Olympics came rushing back. The same venue, the same Olympic spirit, but now hosting a brand-new discipline ready to redefine modern pentathlon.

Eric Lu, a 27-year-old Chinese-American pianist, has won the 19th Chopin International Piano Competition held in Warsaw, Poland, the competition's jury announced early Tuesday.

Archaeologists have been restoring the ruined front terrace of the Banteay Samre Temple in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Tuesday.

Archaeologists have reconstructed what is believed to be the earliest known turtle-head house structure discovered to date, concluding that it most likely served as a kitchen, according to findings released Monday evening by the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology concerning its restoration study of architectural Site No.2 at the Ancient City of Jinyang, North China's Shanxi Province.

When the klaxon for the national marathon season should have been ringing loud and clear this October, it faded into a reticent whisper instead. According to incomplete statistics, in 2025, more than 100 marathon events in China have been canceled or postponed. However, what appears to be a sudden retreat of the "mass-marathon" movement is in fact a welcome recalibration: a shift from frenetic participation to a more considered, higher-quality return to the sport.

As the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation approaches on October 25, the Guangdong Archives on Tuesday held its first dedicated event to promote a special collection of Taiwan recovery archives, showcasing 52 precious historical materials, including photographs, charts and written records, that vividly illustrate the island's restoration to China in 1945.

The latest cold snap across North China has caught many city residents off guard, but it has also presented a golden opportunity for ski resorts. Wanlong ski resort in Chongli, North China's Hebei Province, started its ski season on Tuesday, the earliest opening in the resort's 23-year history.

Literature remains a vital bridge across cultures in a world of growing complexity and uncertainty, bringing people together and fostering mutual understanding, said Claudia Kaiser, vice president of the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Forget leisurely strolls. A new trend is taking Chinese travel to new heights -- literally. Dubbed "Cityfly," it sees thrill-seekers trading city sidewalks for skylines and horizontal exploration for vertical vistas.

The Jiangsu City Football League, more commonly referred to as Suchao (Jiangsu Super League), is just one game away from the culmination of the season. The past weekend witnessed two near-capacity stadiums showcasing a blend of tactical brilliance and a community spirit that challenges the past notion that only professional games could thrive.

At the bustling night market near the West Lake in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, residents can do more than purchasing snacks and souvenirs; they can also "search for peace of mind." While making sachets, painting masks, or weaving yarn flowers, visitors chatted casually with professional counselors about their worries and stress. The initiative highlights the warm touch of China's social services, observers told the Global Times.

China has designated 22 additional wetlands as nationally important wetlands, bringing the total number to 80, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China announced on its official website on Monday.

On a wall of the exhibition hall, dozens of Chinese soldiers' portraits glow softly under the lights. In each image they wear old-style military uniforms, and their eyes are resolute and bright as if engaging visitors in a silent exchange about courage and loyalty.

On Saturday, the weather in Xining, Northwest China's Qinghai Province, was clear and bright. Outside the glass walls of the snow leopard enclosure at the Xining Wildlife Park, camera lenses focused on a young snow leopard called "Ling Xiaozhe" as it occasionally gnawed on the wire mesh beside it before turning to look back at the eager "fans" waiting on the other side.

French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X on Monday that "The theft committed at the Louvre is an attack on a heritage that we cherish because it is part of our history," following a robbery in which items of great historical value were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Recently, Brazilian footballer Anderson Hernanes reentered the spotlight after his remarks on Chinese football triggered discussion among Chinese football fans. Reflecting on his time with the now-defunct Hebei China Fortune in 2017 and 2018 in an interview in Brazil, Hernanes described the Chinese Super League (CSL) as "resembling football" but not quite being it, highlighting a disconnect where local players earn star-level salaries without bringing the same level of the skill or professionalism.

As the VSL heats up in Guizhou, grassroots tournaments across the country are also thriving. From the well-known "Su Super League" in Jiangsu Province to the "Xiang Super League" in Hunan Province and the "Chuan Super League" in Sichuan Province, multiple local football games can be found taking place nationwide now.

Rather than being scenes from thriller films, a "human-faced centipede" and a "three-faced girl" are actual public sculptures that have recently sparked wide criticism among Chinese netizens. Located on a plot of wasteland in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, these sculptures brim with artist Qiao Xiaodao's personal aesthetics, but their appearance has been described by some viewers as "kinky" and "disturbing."

The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival launched its first-ever Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Week during the weekend, with vibrant lion dances and Yingge dance (dance to the hero's song) performances, marking the opening of a major exhibition tracing a century of Guangdong art.

Near the Fanshan king's mausoleum, where the largest jade cong of the ­Liangzhu Culture, a testimony to the existence of Chinese civilization at least 5,000 years ago, was once discovered, Chinese researchers have found large courtyard complexes. Research showed that these complexes feature structures such as waterways, tombs, buildings, passages and pools. This new archaeological discovery was shared on Sunday at the 3rd ­Liangzhu Forum. The archaeological method used by the Chinese team - an integrated approach - drew the keen interest of guests from many countries.

Motorcyclists compete on the opening day of the 2025 Aydingkol Motorcycle Rally on October 19, 2025 in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. A total of 103 motorcyclists representing seven teams from all over the country are participating in the seven-day event, which features five stages and a total distance of approximately 1,800 kilometers.

The 2025 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened on Saturday in Jingdezhen, an eastern Chinese city famed as the world's "porcelain capital," attracting more than 1,000 buyers from home and abroad.

Guests watch a robot playing piano during the World Poetry, Dance, Music and Visual Arts Salon in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 18, 2025. The World Poetry, Dance, Music and Visual Arts Salon was held here on Saturday as a sideline event of the third Liangzhu Forum. The salon features performances and civilization dialogues, with the participation of more than 20 international artists and cultural scholars.