Ice and Bronze: The Ancient Bingjian Wine Cooler
Discover how ancient Chinese nobles beat summer heat over 2,000 years ago with the ingenious bronze bingjian wine cooler, a cutting-edge cooling system of its time.
Culture
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Beyond the Game: Li “Sky” Xiaofeng’s Unstoppable Spirit
A decade after retirement, Li “Sky” Xiaofeng remains at the forefront of Chinese esports, channeling his competitive spirit into basketball and industry development.
Dunhuang Treasures Spotlighted at Beijing International Book Fair
Explore how a nine-volume photo series on Dunhuang’s Mogao and Yulin grottoes captivated visitors at the 31st Beijing International Book Fair.
Bazaar Beats to Soulful Songs: Xinjiang’s Living Cultural Heartbeat
Discover how Xinjiang’s Grand Bazaar and Uygur Muqam melodies keep tradition alive, offering a dynamic cultural journey through markets and music.
Chinese Animation Evolves: From Outsourcing to Original Storytelling
Lise Fearnley praises the shift by the Chinese mainland animation industry from outsourcing to original storytelling and urges creators to seize rising global interest at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Argentine Director Praises Chinese Mainland Cinema Boom at Shanghai Festival
Argentine director Santiago Esteves applauds the booming Chinese mainland film industry at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, highlighting its quarter-century of growth.
Chinese Mainland Unveils 30 Cutting-Edge Aircraft at Paris Air Show
The Chinese mainland brings 30 cutting-edge military and civilian aircraft, from the J-20 stealth fighter to the AG600M firefighting plane, to the 55th Paris Air Show.
Beninese Actress Alazi Rawdoth’s Comedy-Fueled China Film Journey
Beninese actress Alazi Soumaila Rawdoth, known as “Mulan” in China, shares how Jackie Chan and comedy fueled her journey from film fan to cultural ambassador.
Film Builds Empathy: Jahmil X. T. Qubeka on Global Storytelling
South African director Jahmil X. T. Qubeka shares how collaborating with filmmakers from Brazil, Russia, India and the Chinese mainland shows film’s power to build empathy.
Labubu Pop-Up Craze Ignites Designer Toy Fever Across the Chinese Mainland
Pop Mart’s Labubu pop-up stores in Beijing and Guangzhou sell out fast, fueling a nationwide designer toy craze and showcasing Chinese mainland brands’ creative clout.