Summer Solstice Unfolds: Ancient Chinese Fan-Giving Tradition Blossoms
June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the final solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar. Once a subtle festival, women exchanged folding fans for coolness and good health.
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Belt and Road Film Week Brings Chinese Cinema to Global Screens
The Belt and Road Film Week at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival amplifies Chinese cinema and global voices through screenings in multiple cities.
Kazakh Student Hails Vitality and Depth of Chinese Cinema at Shanghai Film Fest
Kazakh student Milla, studying at Tsinghua University, praises the depth and vitality of Chinese cinema at the 27th Shanghai Film Festival, highlighting its global resonance.
Accordion Odyssey: Alexander Zazulin’s Global Museum
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Tang Architecture Reimagined: Virtual Exhibit Bridges Heritage and Innovation
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Kazakhstan-China Silk Road Literature Week 2025 Launches in Almaty
Kazakhstan-China Silk Road Literature Week 2025 opened May 31 at Farabi University in Almaty, uniting writers from the Chinese mainland and Kazakhstan for a week of cross-cultural literary events.
What is CPOP? Unpacking China’s Cultural Wave Overseas
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Spectacular 18th Luodian Dragon Boat Festival Lights Up Shanghai’s Ancient Waterways
At Shanghai’s Luodian Dragon Boat Festival, colorful boats and synchronized rowing create a centuries-old spectacle now recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Row, Know, Win: Ultimate Dragon Boat Festival Challenge
Discover the history, global appeal and ultimate guide to the Dragon Boat Festival challenge, from zongzi recipes to rowing tips and sustainable travel hacks.
How ‘Blades of the Guardians’ Bridges Cultures With Epic Animation
Director Deng Zhiwei shares how ‘Blades of the Guardians’ uses action visuals and grounded storytelling to spark global interest in Chinese history.