Meet Chiwen: Mythical Roof Guardian of the Chinese Mainland
Discover Chiwen, the mythical beast crowning rooftops of ancient buildings in the Chinese mainland, believed to summon storms, swallow fire, and shield structures from lightning and evil.
Culture
Explore pop culture, fashion, music, film, and art from across G20 nations and beyond.
Bionic Robots Take Center Stage at 8th Digital China Summit
At the 8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, scores of bionic robots demonstrated advanced capabilities, highlighting their role in industrial automation.
Gen Z Drives China’s Live Music Boom
Gen Z’s appetite for live music is driving a record 350M Labor Day trips in China, reshaping the cultural economy and travel trends.
Young Chinese Mainland Filmmakers Share Cinematic Dreams
Young directors, AIGC artists, startup founders and film students in the Chinese mainland share hopes ahead of May 4th Youth Day, shaping the next wave of cinema.
Royal Icons: The Forbidden City and the Kremlin
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Kremlin in Moscow—two royal palaces embodying centuries of imperial legacy and inspiring global travelers and changemakers.
Office by Day, DJ by Night: Inside Funkie’s Dual Rhythms
Gao Yifeng juggles his white-collar job with DJ Funkie weekend gigs, blending work life and musical passion into a harmonious dual journey.
From Violin to Erhu: Anastasia’s East-West Musical Bridge
Dutch violinist Anastasia Fridman explores new emotional horizons by blending Western violin and the Chinese erhu at Shanghai Conservatory, forging cultural harmony.
Labor Day Releases Top 100M Yuan in Chinese Mainland Box Office
Labor Day 2025 box office in the Chinese mainland soared past 100 million yuan, led by two domestic hits and Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke, highlighting cross-cultural film trends.
Chinese Mainland’s Weight-Loss Movement Sparks Consumer Boom
The Chinese mainland’s government-backed weight-loss movement is fueling a new consumption engine, from clinics to sports gear, and sparking online buzz on Weibo.
Guangzhou and Yekaterinburg: 76 Years of Sino-Russian City Ties
Explore how Guangzhou and Yekaterinburg, friendly cities since 2002, have deepened Sino-Russian cooperation with vibrant exchanges and diverse cultures on the 76th anniversary.