Yi Women’s Sunlit March: Yellow Umbrellas in Butuo
In Butuo, known as the birthplace of the Torch Festival, Yi women don traditional costumes and carry yellow umbrellas, symbolizing sunlight, hope and ancestral sun worship.
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Ethiopia-China Cultural Week Kicks Off in Beijing
Ethiopia-China Cultural Week opened in Beijing on Thursday, celebrating 55 years of diplomatic ties with the largest Ethiopian troupe in nearly 40 years.
Trade Tariffs Shake Up San Diego Comic-Con
Rising trade tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland are hiking costs for studios, publishers and vendors at San Diego Comic-Con, driving digital pivots and supply-chain shifts.
Jingdezhen’s Porcelain Legacy Forging Global Friendships
At the 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in Jingdezhen, reporters from Europe, the US and Australia explored a thousand-year porcelain legacy and painted plates of friendship.
Tianjin’s Hexi District Dazzles as SCO Summit Takes Center Stage
Tianjin’s Hexi District transforms into a vibrant urban showcase ahead of the largest-ever SCO Summit, hosting leaders from over 20 nations and 10 organizations from Aug 31 to Sept 1.
Yushu’s Khampa Parade Brings Tibetan Culture to Life
Yushu’s annual ‘Dashing Khampa People’ parade showcased Tibetan intangible cultural heritage with 2,500 performers displaying horsemanship, dance, opera and more.
Ethiopia-China 55th Anniversary Cultural Showcase Debuts in Beijing
Dozens of Ethiopian performers brought rhythm, color and coffee culture to Beijing in a 55th anniversary showcase, deepening Ethiopia-China ties through dance, music and more.
Millennial Kiln: Reviving Tang Ceramics with Li Yanxun
Li Yanxun’s two-decade quest in Jingdezhen marries Tang Sancai glazes and modern material science, reviving ancient ceramics through bold experimentation.
Gustav Klimt’s Golden Age Shines in Beijing Digital Exhibition
The “Golden Age: Gustav Klimt Digital Art Exhibition” opens at Beijing Fang, showcasing 23 classic prints in a national digital tour that bridges art and technology.
1933 Old Millfun: Shanghai’s Art Deco Abattoir Turned Creative Hub
Explore Shanghai’s 1933 Old Millfun, a 1933 Art Deco-Bauhaus abattoir reborn as a creative hub. Discover spiral ramps, skybridges and its hauntingly immersive vibe.