Ancient Wisdom on Mindful Reading from Fawang Temple
At Fawang Temple on Songshan Mountain, disciple Miaodu shares an ancient proverb on mindful reading: each word can be as valuable as gold.
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Shanghai Sci-Fi Center Brings Three-Body Universe to Life
Shanghai’s new sci-fi center, inspired by Liu Cixin’s ‘The Three-Body Problem,’ opens this summer with immersive VR, AR and interactive panels.
Grain Rain Arrives: Spring’s Final Solar Term Sparks Renewal
Explore Grain Rain, the sixth solar term in the Chinese mainland’s spring calendar. From drinking Grain Rain tea to admiring peonies and honoring Cangjie, discover traditions sparking renewal.
Ningxia’s 2025 Scarecrow Art Festival Kicks Off with Giant Straw Sculptures
The 2025 International Scarecrow Art Festival in Ningxia’s Mingcui Lake Park debuts 40 giant straw sculptures over 30,000 sqm, blending agriculture, art, and innovation.
Janet Yang: China’s Cultural Voice Takes Its Place on the Global Stage
At BJIFF, Janet Yang highlights how hits like Ne Zha 2 and Black Myth: Wukong prove China’s cultural voice is taking its place on the world stage.
Time-Travel to Ancient Chang’an with AR Postcards
Scan an AR postcard to time-travel through Chang’an, the dazzling 1,000-year-old global capital where East met West.
How China’s Parent-Child Economy is Powering a 5 Trillion Yuan Boom
China’s parent-child economy is fueling a 5 trillion yuan market by 2025, driven by millennials and Gen Z seeking high-quality family experiences, from themed parks to family-friendly hotels.
UN Chinese Language Day: How 山 Captures the Magic of Chinese Characters
On UN Chinese Language Day, celebrate over 50,000 Chinese characters and discover why Rachel Weiss, an American in the Chinese mainland, picks 山 (shān) as her favorite.
One Learner’s Chinese Journey on UN Language Day
Discover Rachel Weiss’s language mishaps on UN Chinese Language Day and how her journey reveals the power of Chinese learning to connect cultures.
Beijing Film Festival Dazzles with Global Flair and Nostalgic Tributes
The 15th Beijing International Film Festival opened April 18, celebrating Beijing’s role in cinema, global collaborations and nostalgic tributes.