Ancient Han Drummer Raps: AI Revives 2,000-Year-Old Relic
An AI video turns a 2,000-year-old Han Dynasty drum-beating storyteller relic into an English rap artist, fusing ancient rhythms with modern flair.
May 2025
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Collectible Museum Guidebook Brings Global Art Treasures to Your Fingertips
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China’s Tourism Boom Powers New China-Africa Travel Partnerships
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Beijing’s Palace Museum Unveils Gardens as Global Muse
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China and France Deepen Economic Ties at Paris Dialogue
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