In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: Yuan Dadu to Modern Beijing
From the Yuan dynasty’s Dadu to today’s Beijing, discover how ancient grid layouts and hutongs shape modern China’s capital and inspire global travelers.
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Teams Race to Complete 750kV Tarim Basin Power Grid Across Xinjiang Desert
Construction crews race through the Gobi Desert and Kunlun Mountains to complete a 750kV power grid loop, energizing southern Xinjiang’s sustainable development.
Drama ‘731’ Exposes WWII Atrocities by Unit 731, Hits Theaters Sept 18
Director Zhao Linshan’s film ‘731’ brings Unit 731’s WWII atrocities to light through civilian stories, sparking conversations on history, ethics, and human rights.
A Cabin in the Hills: A Generation’s Green Dream
Discover how a young woman in Anji, in the Chinese mainland, transformed her hillside home into a green retreat, inspiring eco-conscious travellers worldwide.
Ancient Aesthetics Reimagined: Metal Art at ChinaJoy
At ChinaJoy, intricate metal models inspired by palace lanterns and ceremonial robes reimagine ancient Chinese aesthetics through modern craftsmanship.
Zhu Deyong: Why AI Can’t Replace Human Storytelling
Zhu Deyong argues AI will never replace human storytelling, drawing on Van Gogh and Monet’s examples to show the soul behind creativity.
Chinese Mainland Summer Box Office Tops 7B Yuan
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 summer box office, fueled by strong presales and hits like the Nanjing Massacre drama, has topped 7 billion yuan as audiences flock to cinemas.
Forest Therapy: Gen Z’s Healing Retreat in Anji, Zhejiang
Young people on the Chinese mainland are turning to forest retreats in Anji, Zhejiang, harnessing eco-tourism and mindfulness to find balance in a digital age.
How Sonam Pema is Reimagining Tibetan Cloth-Based Painting
Sonam Pema revives Tibetan cloth-based heavy color painting, blending bold hues and modern flair to depict plateau women’s spiritual world in vibrant new forms.
Dead To Rights: Nanjing Massacre Film Tops 1B Yuan in 8 Days
Shen Ao’s ‘Dead To Rights’ has stormed the Chinese mainland box office, topping 1B yuan in eight days with over 30M admissions and an 8.6 Douban rating.