The State Council on Tuesday issued the Regulation on Promoting Nationwide Reading, which will take effect from February 2026.

The Henan Provincial Archives have restored a rare century-old photograph of an early 20th-century revolution, recovering the fading visage of martyr Wu Shi, whose story has recently gained popular attention through a television drama, according to a press release that the archives sent to the Global Times on Wednesday.

An immersive dance drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" is staged in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 15, 2025. Blending elements drawn from the murals and sculptures of Dunhuang, the performance features elaborately designed stage, holographic display, and awe-inspiring dance.

Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the narrative of early Chinese history. The Garitang Keshi, which can be translated as "Garitang Engraved Stone," has been identified as an authentic relic of the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). It records an imperial mission by Emperor Qinshihuang, who unified China for the first time, to seek the elixir of life from the mythical Kunlun Mountains. Scholars highlight the stone as a geographic anchor that places the legendary "Kunlun" near the source region of the Yellow River, making it irrefutable proof of the exchanges between the Central Plains and the plateau over 2,200 years ago. This series will illuminate how this stone embodies the interconnected nature of Chinese culture shaped by ethnic exchanges, decode the multidisciplinary science behind the find, and explore the evolving legend of the Kunlun myth. This third part of the trilogy attempts to explain how the cultural concept of Kunlun was born as well as its contribution to Chinese civilization.

When the National Film Administration announced on Saturday that China's 2025 box office had surged past the 50-billion-yuan ($7.08 billion) mark, it confirmed what industry observers had anticipated: a year of dual triumphs. This robust commercial milestone at home was mirrored by artistic recognition abroad, with Chinese films winning awards at international film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, and Venice. Yet beneath this success lies a more complex narrative and a pressing question: How does a cinematic powerhouse convert this momentum into sustained global resonance?

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 14, 2025 shows the historic Anitli neighborhood in Midyat, Mardin province, Türkiye. Anitli has been named one of the "Best Tourism Villages 2025" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a designation expected to further boost the area's growing tourism momentum. It has preserved its natural charm and is home to historic landmarks that captivate visitors.

Two major Chinese archaeological projects exploring early civilization development have been selected for the major field archaeology discoveries showcase at the Shanghai Archaeology Forum, which opened Tuesday in Shanghai.

Ochre remains, dating back 18,000 years ago, were unearthed at the Fodongdi site in Lincang, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. Through research, Chinese paleontologists have found that these ochre relics depict the flexible utilization of stone resources by prehistoric humans in southwestern China during the Late Pleistocene, including their use in ritual activities.

The curtain fell on the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics on Monday night at the Shenzhen Sports Center, closing a landmark edition of the Games that, for the first time, were jointly hosted by Guangdong Province and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions.

China Science Publishing & Media Ltd published the Complete Collection of Gold and Silver Artifacts Unearthed in China on Sunday. Comprising 16 volumes, the collection includes 4,234 sets of unearthed gold and silver artifacts from the Bronze Age to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Archaeologist Qi Dongfang told the Global Times that the collection has brought together most of the gold and silver artifacts unearthed in China for the first time.

Accidentally unearthed during a water diversion project, two dinosaur egg fossils and a small section of dinosaur rib bone have been discovered in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province. Prior to this discovery, no dinosaur eggs or skeletal fossils had ever been discovered in the Hefei Basin.

Phantom Blade Zero, the latest Chinese AAA action game, debuted on Thursday at The Game Awards (TGA), an annual show in the video game industry similar to the Oscars, and it quickly drew international attention. By Monday, its newest trailer had surpassed 3.7 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most talked-about Chinese games recently.

In response to the reported allegations made by an athlete against a director at a training base in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Yunnan Provincial Sport Bureau (YPSB) has established an investigation team to carry out a comprehensive inquiry and will handle the matter in accordance with regulations and the law based on the findings, according to a statement issued by the YPSB on Monday.

Workers build giant snowman in Harbin, China's Heilongjiang

In a quiet corner of Guangzhou Polytechnic of Sports in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, a door slowly closes and a special competition begins with no spectators and no applause. This is a table tennis event for visually impaired athletes in the mass participation category at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympics, a competition that unfolds almost entirely in silence.

The FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup will be staged in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning Province for the first time, according to a launch event for the 2025-26 Shenyang ice and snow competitions on Sunday. The introduction of FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation) competitions marks a breakthrough for Liaoning Province, filling a long-standing gap in hosting top-tier international winter sports events.

Titled the "2025 Great Wall cultural salon," an event was recently launched in Beijing with a particular focus on the Great Wall heritages of the city's Pinggu district. The district's Great Wall sections are considered the most original and best-preserved part of the Great Wall in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The opening of the 2025-26 season of China's top-tier basketball league Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has led to an unexpected focus and the most talked-about rule change in years: the addition of an extra "potential game" after regulation play, widely dubbed the "fifth quarter."

On Saturday, as the nation mourned the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, a new television series, Man's Inhumanity to Man, made its solemn debut on Jiangsu TV and Chinese streaming site Youku. Nanjing is the capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. Its premiere coincided with the release of newly declassified Soviet archives on Japan's notorious Unit 731 - a grim synchronicity that underscores a persistent and urgent question: In an age of voluminous historical evidence, what is the unique burden and potential of art in confronting the depths of human evil?

China's 2025 cinema box office surpassed 50 billion yuan (more than 7 billion U.S. dollars) on Saturday -- a symbolic milestone that analysts say underscores a banner year for animation, which now accounts for nearly half of the market's revenue.

December 13 is China's 12th National Memorial Day for the Nanjing Massacre Victims. This special issue features some family letters, which contain the blood and tears of survivors' accusations, the loyalty, courage, and cries of Nanjing's defenders, the righteous assistance of international friends, the determined efforts of Chinese and foreigners alike to spread the historical truth, and, even more, the radiant humanity that transcends time and space.

Guests jointly launch the 2025 Maritime Silk Road International Cultural Tourism Festival in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on Dec. 11, 2025.

Editor's Note: As China prepares to commemorate on Saturday the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims, internationally acclaimed sculptor Wu Weishan (Wu) has donated the precious drafts of his landmark theme sculptures for the expansion project of the Memorial Hall for Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders to the memorial hall itself. In an exclusive interview with Global Times (GT) reporters Li Qian, Zhang Ni and Liu Yating, Wu shared his emotional journey of creating these works as a tribute to the Nanjing Massacre victims and a call for justice and peace. Wu is also vice chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, and vice chairman of the China Artists Association.

On a cool morning at the Para-Special Olympics venue in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, spectators gathered around an unlikely celebrity: a six-legged robotic dog. The machine paced methodically along the edge of the javelin field, waiting for the next throw.

As part of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Colombia and China, the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in China hosted the opening ceremony of an exhibition titled Young Art In Colombia: Two Perspectives in Beijing on December 11. Sergio Fausto Cabrera Cárdenas, ambassador of Colombia to China told the Global Times on Thursday that 2025 has been a great year for promoting Colombia's image.

On the occasion of King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife Queen Letizia's recent state visit to China, the Cervantes Institute organized a poetry-themed event dedicated to the poets Antonio Machado, an outstanding Spanish poet, and Xue Tao, one of "the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty," in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Recently, Chinese archaeologists discovered a newly identified section of a Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) path measuring approximately 13 kilometers in length, in Yulin, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. This key finding provides important archaeological evidence for confirming the overall route of this state-level thoroughfare that was ordered to be built by Emperor Qinshihuang, Lei Qingqing, a researcher at Yulin's institute of cultural relics protection and research, told the Global Times on Thursday.

China's nomination of “Hezhen Yimakan” passed the evaluation and was transferred from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi, India, according to CCTV News.

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at its 20th regular session decided to transfer China's "Hezhen Yimakan storytelling" from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

China has achieved important results in advancing the work related to the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, promoting the protection of aquatic life, resettling fishermen who have given up fishing, and contributing to ecological conservation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Wednesday.

At six in the morning, before the break of dawn, the aroma of food is already wafting through Caowa Market in Linyi, East China's Shandong Province. In an iron wok, pan-fried buns sizzle in the bubbling oil, their golden crusts covered in tiny blisters. Bite into one, and the hot, juicy filling makes visitors wince with the heat, but they cannot bear to let go. In the winter chill, steam rises from the stalls and drifts among the crowds.

While attending events in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, the internationally acclaimed director James Cameron kept returning to a single, powerful theme: resonance. Resonance between his films and audiences around the world; resonance between humanity and the natural world.

Among the many descriptions of China seen from the outside, the country has gained an increasingly prominent image for itself in 2025 as a "cool" place to visit and live, as reflected in multiple global surveys and in foreign vloggers' videos and comments. As the year draws to a close, we turn our gaze to the vibrant tapestry of China's new cultural forces - stories that have sparked surprises and pleasant experiences for both people living in the country and staying for a short visit, and even those who are only starting to get to know the true face of the country through online means - and explore why China has, seemingly in a short while, taken on a cool shape. To capture this dynamism, the Global Times is launching the "Cool China" series to approach the most iconic events and phenomena of the year through the five senses. In this first installment let's hear the thunderous cheers from the pitches of the Jiangsu City Football League and the booming vitality of mass sports.

Today, domestic cats have long become one of the most common pets in Chinese households, in both cities and rural areas. Yet a newly published study of ancient DNA reminds us that the "era of domestic cats" in China may have begun much later than previously imagined.

An exhibition showcasing Tsinghua University's research and design work inspired by the ancient art of Dunhuang opened Monday at UN headquarters.

China's sprint legend Su Bingtian has announced his retirement after a 21-year career. The Asian 100m record-holder leaves the sport with a 9.83-second legacy that inspired a generation.

Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the narrative of early Chinese history. The Garitang Keshi, which can be translated as "Garitang Engraved Stone," has been identified as an authentic relic of the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). It records an imperial mission by Emperor Qinshihuang, who unified China for the first time, to seek the elixir of life from the mythical Kunlun Mountains. Scholars highlight the stone as a geographic anchor that places the legendary "Kunlun" near the source region of the Yellow River, making it irrefutable proof of the exchanges between the Central Plains and the plateau over 2,200 years ago. This series will illuminate how this stone embodies the interconnected nature of Chinese culture shaped by ethnic exchanges, decode the multidisciplinary science behind the find, and explore the evolving legend of the Kunlun myth. This second part of the trilogy attempts to shine a light on archaeological exploration and research, and reveal how the secrets of this stone were revealed.

Feng Fei, Secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, met on Monday in Sanya with James Cameron, director of the film Avatar 3, and his delegation, who were attending the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, reported the Hainan Daily.

After being named the Women's Rising Star during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monaco, China's hammer throw athlete Zhang Jiale told the Global Times that she hoped to contribute more to Chinese athletics.

The Chinese premiere of the much-anticipated sci-fi epic Avatar 3 was held as a special event of the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival on Monday afternoon. Director James Cameron, lead actress Zoe Saldaña and Chinese dubbing stars including Zhang Ziyi, Huang Xuan, Deng Chao and Sun Li graced the occasion, engaging audiences in a pre-screening dialogue.

Crosstalk comedy performance in north China's Tianjin

"Dun" means grand, and "Huang" means prosperous. In the eyes of the ancients, Dunhuang was a magnificent and flourishing place. The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, which date back to 366 AD, bore witness to the exchange and mutual learning of the diverse civilizations along the ancient Silk Road, making them carriers of the wisdom of the Chinese nation. In this role, they have inspired admiration and fascination in countless scholars and artists from both China and abroad.

China's snow sports athletes delivered a surge of momentum toward the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Saturday in Beijing, capturing multiple World Cup titles just hours before the Milan-Cortina Olympic torch began its 63-day journey across Italy. The wins, spanning snowboard big air, freestyle skiing aerials, and halfpipe, marked one of the strongest collective statements from China's winter sports team this season as preparations enter a decisive phase.

Chinese Super League (CSL) giants Beijing Guoan delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Henan FC to lift their fifth Chinese FA Cup title on Saturday night in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province. In doing so, they ended a seven-year trophy drought, erasing this season's mounting frustrations and igniting a spark for the club's new season.

Rabbit cop Judy Hopps and sly fox Nick Wilde are not just cute, but also good at winning hearts around the world, especially in China.

More than 20 vertebrate track fossils, including multiple dinosaur footprints estimated to be about 200 million years old, have been identified on a rock wall in Dujiangyan, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, marking the first discovery of dinosaur track fossils in the region, according to a preliminary investigation by a research team led by Xing Lida, a dinosaur expert and an associate professor at the China University of Geosciences (Beijing)

A close look at Dujiangyan irrigation system in Chengdu, China

Multiple grain storage pits dating back more than 4,000 years were discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, which offer fresh evidence for the study of early civilization in that area, according to archaeologists.

The Romanian Cultural Institute staged a classical music concert titled "Extraordinary Concert 'George Enescu '70'" in Beijing on November 30.

The Russian Cultural Center in Beijing and the Tula State Pedagogical University jointly hosted the International Forum of Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities in Beijing on December 2 and 3.

Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science and will continue strengthening the role of artificial intelligence through global academic cooperation, which was recently announced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan.

As a Beijing-based skier with a decade of experience, Zhang Zhizhi used to make an annual winter ski trip with his family to Niseko, Hokkaido in Japan. This year, however, flight disruptions made him hesitate when booking accommodations.

Lin Rigeng, or Uncle A Geng as he is fondly called by many, was born and raised in Hongkeng village in Longyan, East China's Fujian Province. The 75-year-old man recently developed vocal cord polyps from talking too much with tourists and has just undergone surgery. Despite this, he still tirelessly greets the flood of visitors to the village as a local guide whose Hakka tales are undimmed by his husky voice.

Recent excavations at the Luojiahe site in Chunhua County, Xianyang in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province have revealed the 4,800-4,200 year-old ruin belongs to the Phase II of the Miaodigou culture from the early Longshan period, archaeologists from The Xianyang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology told the Global Times on Thursday.

The General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) on Thursday released a circular on the measures for further promoting reform and development of basketball in the country, stressing that advancing basketball reform is essential to building China into a leading sporting nation and to addressing long-standing issues in the sector.

Two Chinese dancers are taking prominent roles in the Norwegian National Ballet's traditional Christmas production of "The Nutcracker." Last Saturday, Chinese dancer Dingkai Bai, a member of the Norwegian National Ballet, performed as the Nutcracker Prince, while Raymond Bai, a student at the Norwegian National Ballet School, portrayed Fritz, Clara's younger brother -- with Clara being the young girl whose Christmas Eve dream lies at the heart of the story.

French artist Bernar Venet donated his iconic sculpture to China as a demonstration of the cultural friendship between China and France, at a ceremony attended by visiting French Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Wednesday.

Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the narrative of early Chinese history. The Garitang Keshi, which can be translated as “Garitang Engraved Stone,” has been identified as an authentic relic of the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). It records an imperial mission by Emperor Qinshihuang, who unified China for the first time, to seek the elixir of life from the mythical Kunlun Mountains. Scholars highlight the stone as a geographic anchor that places the legendary “Kunlun” near the source region of the Yellow River, making it irrefutable proof of the exchanges between the Central Plains and the plateau over 2,200 years ago. This series will illuminate how this stone embodies the interconnected nature of Chinese culture shaped by ethnic exchanges, decode the multidisciplinary science behind the find, and explore the evolving legend of the Kunlun myth. The is the first installment of the trilogy.

A Chinese research team has used advanced scientific techniques to analyze foil artifacts dating to the 6th to 3rd centuries BC unearthed in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, revealing the hidden picture of raw-material circulation, craftsmanship characteristics, and cultural exchange behind these precious artifacts.

For He Guofeng, a 50-year-old musician born and raised in Yulin, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, he was somewhat hurt by a netizen's comment labeling him a “layman of Shaanbei music", because he had devoted nearly three decades to innovating the very tradition he was said to know too little about.

Steam rises from boiling copper pots of mutton in Beijing's chilly winter streets, a sight that has delighted locals for generations. This winter, the city has another reason to draw visitors: it was named the only Chinese city on National Geographic's 2026 “Best Places in the world to travel” list.

Guo Quanshui celebrated his 70th birthday at the Xuebaoshan Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

On Tuesday, the Shanghai-based linguistic journal ­Yaowen Jiaozi, which has pioneered the tradition of selecting annual buzzwords in China since 2008, announced the Top Ten Buzzwords of 2025. "Renxing," meaning "resilience," topped the list.

As winter sets in, some theme parks in China have rolled out a host of adjustments to entice visitors amid the cold weather. But challenges lie ahead, as the 2025 China Theme Park Competitiveness ­Evaluation Report, released at a seminar held recently in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, shows that in 2025, the industry has yet to see a clear rebound, with visitor numbers continuing the slight decline seen in 2024.

Archaeologists have excavated 45 tombs with burial dates spanning from the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Sanmenxia city, Central China's Henan Province. The new discovery provides valuable material for studying the funeral customs of those periods, an expert with the Sanmenxia Yangshao Culture Research Center told the Global Times on Tuesday.

Towering like a pagoda, with scale-like leaves and roots gripping rocks, this tree stands upright on steep cliffs.

Following the Cunchao (Village Super League) in Southwest China's Guizhou Province and the Suchao (Jiangsu Football City League) in East China's Jiangsu Province, Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China will host the inaugural ice-and-snow sports super league (Bingchao), according to the Heilongjiang Provincial Sports Bureau.

In the opening round of the 2025 UK Championship, Chinese players Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong defeat their respective opponents to reach to the last 16 on Monday. Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan of the UK is set to take on China's Zhou Yuelong in the first round of the main draw on Tuesday evening, with a spot in the last 16 for grabs.

Archaeologists in Beijing on Monday announced important discoveries in the recent excavation of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, where a large cannon has been unearthed.

When two brothers long separated by time and circumstance were finally reunited, they uncovered a family secret that had been buried for years: their mother had died of AIDS and the elder of the two brothers had been born with the virus, but the younger, born after the introduction of preventive measures, had grown up healthy.

Archaeological work at the Jiankou sections of the Great Wall has concluded with groundbreaking findings, including the discovery of a large-caliber cannon from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and storage rooms used by frontier garrison troops. These findings have provided new physical evidence for studying the wall's military history and the technological exchange between China and the West, experts from the Beijing Institute of Archaeology announced at a press conference held at the Old Summer Palace, or "Yuanmingyuan," on Monday.

As 2025 approaches its end, one film has reignited the country's theatrical momentum: Disney's Zootopia 2. What began as a highly anticipated sequel has rapidly evolved into a box-office hit. It has received a rating of 8.5/10 on Chinese review platform Douban.

National Highway 334 stretches like a flowing ribbon, winding through the Tianfozhi Mountains on the eastern slope of Changbai Mountain in Northeast China's Jilin Province. Higher up the mountains, dense forests of red pine and Mongolian oak thrive, creating a natural habitat for matsutake mushrooms.

As dawn breaks, a crisp, damp breeze drifts through the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing. Professional bird photographer Xin Mu weaves among a grove of pagoda trees by the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the park, before setting his telescope lightly on the railing as he scans the treetops for movement.

The final stop of this season's ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour came to an end on Sunday night in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, with the Chinese team clinching the silver medal in both the men's 1,000 meters and men's 5,000-meter relay on the closing day. Team China finished the stop with two silvers and one bronze.

"Blue Planet Outside the Window" or "SHENZHOU 13," China's first space documentary filmed in space, was screened here on Sunday, showcasing the wonders of aerospace technology.

The exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" opened Thursday in Budapest, bringing rare Chinese archaeological treasures to the heart of Central Europe.

At the recent launch ceremony for the Week of Chinese and Russian Literature 2025 and China-Russia Writers Dialogue Conference in Beijing, Dmitry Bak, director of the V.I. Dahl State Museum of Russian Literary History (State Literary Museum) told the Global Times that he appreciated his Chinese library colleagues' professionalism, responsibility, and deep appreciation for Leo Tolstoy's heritage, saying the collaboration was "truly creative."

Picture a city where every airport lounge, subway station, and even the corner bank lobby features shelves lined with books - spaces where teenagers, seniors, and commuters pause to read, not just scroll. Imagine traveling on a high-speed train, and instead of defaulting to a mobile phone, travelers borrow a book for the journey, enjoying moments of quiet focus amid the digital noise. This is not a Utopian vision, but a future that China's new national reading promotion regulation (draft) aims to bring within reach.

The 2025 Shanghai Marathon kicked off on Sunday morning at the Bund Bull in Shanghai, where 23,000 runners from around the world began their journey through the city's landmark streets at 7 am.

Over the weekend, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde did something big in ­China as the film starring them, Zootopia 2, is breaking box-office records.

Despite China's loss to South Korea in Friday's World Cup Asian qualifier contest, point guard Liao Sanning emerged as a rare bright spot.

The ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 opened Sunday in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, marking the first edition of the tournament since the mixed team event was confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

In a groundbreaking analysis of 413 early Jurassic theropod footprints unearthed in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, scientists have unlocked unprecedented insights into the behaviors and agile movements of these ancient carnivores, reshaping people's view of prehistoric life.

The epic dance drama Tiangong Kaiwu premiered to an enthusiastic reception on Friday evening at Athens' Christmas Theater, the Greek capital's largest indoor venue.

Exhibition themed on various music cultures along ancient Silk Road held in Guangzhou

On a brisk early Wednesday night in Beijing, a long line stretched along a street in Chaoyang district. Despite the chill of early winter, people still waited patiently for a chance to taste the now-viral "Little Guangdong Fierce-Fire Fried Rice" at a small shop in the Tuanjiehu neighborhood. Two cooks stood behind roaring flames, tossing rice or noodles and shredded pancakes in searing-hot woks up in the air. For many, the wait has become part of the experience.

Instead of saying “Nihao” (literally Hello in Chinese), people in East China's Fujian Province often break the ice with strangers by offering them a cup of tea. This welcoming-tea gesture is sometimes an invitation to sample a mellow black tea with a hint of sweetness, or the brisk and aromatic Chinese oolong teas with unique names like “Tieguanyin,” a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea, or “Shuixian,” a variety from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. Beyond tea ceremonies, Fujian people's hospitality shows in many other ways. A friendly greeting like “Ah Mei” (literally younger sister) instantly makes an outsider feel a sense of belonging.

The Chinese national basketball team kicked off its campaign for the 2027 FIBA World Cup with a home defeat of 80-76 in Beijing to arch-rivals South Korea on Friday.

A Chinese culture night featuring food, music and Mandarin activities was held on Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait. The event brought together cultural displays, culinary stations, and language-themed performances, offering local audiences an immersive experience of both traditional and contemporary Chinese culture.

This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2025 shows a view of Metroteka, an underground library recently opened at Kondratowicza metro station, in Warsaw, Poland.

Alejandra Frausto Guerrero, Mexico City's tourism secretary and former cultural minister of Mexico, has been promoting the city's travel scheme for Chinese tourists in Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai during her recent trip to China.

The Instituto Cervantes in Beijing ­inaugurated an exhibition titled ­Crossroads: An encounter between artists and collectors from China and Spain, which brings together more than 40 Spanish and Chinese artists, whose works are part of important private ­collections promoted by women in Spain and China, on November 21.

Wu Bin, former chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Wushu Federation, was awarded the Order of Friendship by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was represented by the Governor of the Vologda Region Georgy Filimonov‌.

On Wednesday, Leonz Eder, president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), officially announced that Changchun in Northeast China's Jilin Province had successfully won the bid to host the 33rd Winter World University Games in 2027.

Featuring cultural heritage experts from more than 20 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, the 2nd General Assembly of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) opened on Thursday in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

On the night of November 19, China's 15th National Games featured an exciting women's high jump showdown. Shao Yuqi, a standout from Central China's Hubei Province, cleared 1.90 meters with remarkable consistency to claim the gold medal.

At the restaurant inside the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Central China's Henan Province, bowls of “oracle bone script noodles” have become an unlikely cultural sensation. Each noodle carries edible cuttlefish-ink characters, phrases such as “great fortune” or “peace and wellbeing” that remain intact after cooking, offering visitors a playful encounter with China's earliest writing system.

A groundbreaking genetic study of China's Shimao Ruins, an important prehistoric site located in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, has provided definitive evidence that the core population of the Shimao culture descended from late Yangshao communities in northern Shaanxi Province, reinforcing the theory of China's civilization having evolved continuously on its own soil, experts announced at a press conference held by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Thursday.