Steaming Blessings: Jinnan Huamo’s Artful Buns Honor Ancestors in Shanxi
As Dragon Boat Festival nears, southern Shanxi locals craft Jinnan Huamo – ornate wheat buns shaped like tigers and more – to honor ancestors and pray for prosperity.
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Tongren’s Pre-Race Dragon Boat Tour Dives into 2025 Festivities
Bijiang District in Tongren City, Chinese mainland, hosted a vibrant dragon boat tour on May 25, previewing the 2025 Chinese Traditional Dragon Boat Competition.
Summer Survival: TCM Rituals to Keep Your Yang Afloat
Discover how 2,000-year-old TCM rituals – from herbal teas to acupressure – can help you beat summer burnout and keep your yang in balance after the Dragon Boat Festival.
Chengdu’s Festival of Intangible Heritage Unites Global Traditions
The 9th Chengdu International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage showcases vibrant traditions from over 60 countries and regions, from shadow puppets to folk rhythms.
China’s Xuelong-2 Returns from Record Antarctic Expedition
China’s icebreaker Xuelong-2 docked in Hainan after a 208-day, 40,000-mile Antarctic expedition, marking historic autumn research, international cooperation, and fresh insights into polar ecosystems.
China Calls for Immediate, Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza at UN
At a UN session, China\u0002s envoy Fu Cong urged an immediate, lasting ceasefire in Gaza, calling for humanitarian aid access and a two-state solution.
Pacific Island Diplomats Forge New Ties with China in Xiamen Dialogue
Leaders from five Pacific Island nations met in Xiamen for the China-PICs dialogue, pledging deeper cooperation with China on trade, climate action, and education.
China Edges Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Thrilling U16 Opener
China edged Saudi Arabia 2-1 in the U16 CFA Tournament opener in Hohhot with a stoppage-time header by Shuai Weihao; hosts now face Vietnam on Friday.
Dust Storm Slows Stage 7 of the Taklimakan Rally
Dust storm slowed Stage 7 of the Taklimakan Rally in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where Arunas Gelazninkas and Zhu Guanghai secured stage wins amid fierce competition.
China’s Tianwen-2 Launches Ambitious Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 mission launches to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and study comet 311P, aiming to unlock secrets of the solar system’s origins.