Love in the East: Inside China’s Park-Based Marriage Markets
Explore how Beijing parents blend time-honored matchmaking with digital tools at Yuyuantan and Zhongshan’s bustling marriage markets.
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TV Series “Crafted in China” Traces Journey from Ancient Craft to Smart Industry
“Crafted in China” takes viewers from ancient artisanship to smart industry in a new series by China Media Group and MIIT, airing since July 27.
Beijing Unveils Landmark Ilya Repin Exhibition
Beijing’s National Museum debuts the largest overseas showcase of Ilya Repin’s works, featuring 92 masterpieces and celebrating the China–Russia Years of Culture.
Dead to Rights Earns 549M Yuan in 5 Days, Resonates as History Lesson
In just five days, the Chinese mainland film “Dead to Rights” has grossed 549 million yuan, sparking fresh takes on history and storytelling in cinemas across the nation.
Flying Tigers Memorial Museum: A Living Tribute to China–US WWII Unity
Discover how the Flying Tigers Memorial Museum in Hunan honours the WWII alliance between China and American volunteer pilots.
Echoes of Northern Xinjiang: Mongolian Long Song Keeps Grassland Spirit Alive
Master singer Tao Utunason is passing the Mongolian long song of northern Xinjiang to 300+ students, ensuring the grasslands’ spirit and ancestral memory live on.
Chongqing Book Expo Blends Tradition and Tech
The 33rd National Book Expo in Chongqing united 1,000+ exhibitors with immersive themes—from commemorating WWII victory to digital rejuvenation of grotto art.
Cinematic Summer Escape in Furong Town’s Waterfall-Stilted Homes
Discover Furong Town in Hunan Province, where stilted homes hang over waterfalls for a cinematic summer escape with a slow pace of life.
Cosplay, Creators & Collectibles Converge at Comic-Con San Diego
From colorful costumes to a booming collectibles market, Comic-Con San Diego brings together global creators and studio powerhouses in California’s ultimate pop culture playground.
Henan Heritage Dazzles at SCO Media & Think Tank Summit
Henan’s intangible heritage dazzled attendees at the SCO Media & Think Tank Summit in Shanghai, showcasing Tang ceramics, fish lanterns and clay sculptures.