Cooling Off Han-Style: The Jade Pillow Secret
Explore how Han Dynasty jade pillows provided a cool touch and restful sleep, inspiring modern sustainable cooling solutions.
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Belt and Road Film Week Wraps Up in Shanghai with Tours & Awards
Explore how the 27th Belt and Road Film Week concluded in Shanghai with cultural tours and awards recognizing global filmmakers.
2025 Golden Goblet Salon Unites 100 Filmmakers for Industry Insights
Nearly 100 filmmakers gather at the 2025 Golden Goblet Salon to explore film history, emerging trends, and creative insights in a global dialogue.
Brazilian Filmmaker Petra Costa Hails Chinese Mainland’s Development Miracle
Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa praises the Chinese mainland’s rapid leap in green tech and zero-emission vehicles, reflecting on past contrasts and hoping for BRICS cinematic collaborations.
New Film ‘Story of Cotton Field’ Showcases Xinjiang’s Cotton Cultivation Saga
Story of Cotton Field, adapted from an award-winning novel, debuts in Chinese theaters on June 21, celebrating decades of dedication to Xinjiang’s cotton cultivation.
Summer in a Rind: Beijing’s Xiazhi Watermelon Twist
Beijing vendors mark Xiazhi with watermelon juice served in its own rind, celebrating the Summer Solstice with 100% pure fruit in a natural cup.
Thula Sindi Bridges China-Africa Through Slow Fashion
South African designer Thula Sindi discusses slow fashion and China-Africa cultural synergy, with plans to open his Shanghai base.
Hannah Ryder Bridges Africa and China Through Fashion
Kenyan entrepreneur Hannah Ryder brings African and Chinese traditions together through fashion, from Shanghai Fashion Week to the China-Africa Expo in Changsha.
American Luthier Strikes a Chord in Zheng’an Guitar Hub
American luthier Kurtis Hendrick brings U.S. craftsmanship to Zheng’an, Guizhou’s guitar hub, blending tradition and innovation in a global collaboration.
MIYAVI Uses Music to Champion Refugees on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, rock guitarist MIYAVI reflects on his role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, shares how music fuels humanitarian action and calls for global support.