Snow Monster A-Le: Altay’s Joyful Mascot Goes Global
Discover how Arsbek’s Snow Monster A-Le became Altay’s iconic mascot, blending childhood memories with snowy landscapes to invite the world to Xinjiang’s plains.
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Historic Documentary ‘Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness’ Debuts Aug 15
Doc ‘Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness’ premieres in cinemas across the Chinese mainland on August 15, offering a panoramic look at the Chinese people’s war of resistance.
Shanghai Air Mobility Expo Sparks Low-Altitude Economy Surge
At the 2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai, 300 exhibitors showcased drones and eVTOL across 60,000 sqm, boosting the Chinese mainland’s low-altitude economy.
Xinjiang Potter Revives 3,000-Year-Old Painted Pottery Tradition
Dong Yuanfu scales mountains to gather clay and revives a 3,000-year-old painted pottery craft in Xinjiang, teaching villagers to safeguard this heritage.
Li Yanxun’s Alchemy: Reviving Tang Sancai for the Modern World
Li Yanxun reengineers Tang Dynasty’s Sancai ceramics, boosting kiln temps by 300°C and swapping lead glazes for rare earths to create durable porcelain art bridging ancient palettes with modern living.
Unearthing Xixia: Secrets Beneath the Helan Mountains
Mysterious mounds near Yinchuan hint at the hidden Xixia dynasty. Satellite scans and historical clues are bringing this ancient culture back into view.
Li Yanxun’s Ceramic Revolution: From Painting to Crafting Clay
How Li Yanxun transformed from a master ceramic painter on the Chinese mainland to a true ceramic artist, redefining his craft in Jingdezhen.
Dehua Porcelain Shines at Blanc de Chine Exhibition in Shanghai
Discover the snow-white beauty of Dehua porcelain at “Pure by Nature: The Art of Blanc de Chine” exhibition in Shanghai’s China Art Museum.
Echoes of Nature: How Kazakh Khoomei Thrives Today
Discover how Kazakh khoomei—ancient throat singing rooted in nature—is being revived by Dumanbek Butikhan and his band, blending tradition with modern flair.
Pipilotti Rist’s Dreamy Micro-World at UCCA Beijing
Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist’s Your Palm Is My Universe transforms Beijing’s UCCA into a vibrant micro-world of skin-like fabrics, looping video projections and immersive soundscapes.