The 38th Hundred Flowers Awards return to Beijing – where it all began
The 38th Hundred Flowers Awards return to Beijing – where it all began
2026/8/8
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China summer box office hits 7 billion yuan in 22-day streak
China’s summer box office surpassed the 7 billion yuan milestone (about $1.03 billion) on the first day of August, underpinned by an extraordinary 22-consecutive-day streak where daily box-office revenues consistently topped 100 million yuan (about $14.8 million).
2026/8/2
阅读更多'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' starts strong in China
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is off to a strong start in China. According to the movie data platform Beacon Pro, the film made more than 100 million yuan (less than $15 million) from preview screenings and advance ticket sales before opening on July 29.
2026/7/28
阅读更多Chinese Film Debuts at New York Asian Film Festival
Chinese Film Debuts at New York Asian Film Festival
2026/7/29
阅读更多Hit animated film draws visitors to Shanxi heritage site
The animated film "All Wishes Come True" has become one of the surprise hits of China's summer movie season.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Beijing and Nanjing's 'Spider-Man' parties weave cross-city fan magic
Two cities in China, Beijing and Nanjing, recently held synchronized "Friendly Neighbor" viewing parties for the new Marvel superhero movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," turning local cinemas into instant fan hangouts.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Chinese cultural productions take center stage across the US
This summer, some of America's most prestigious stages seem to have been transformed by music, dance and storytelling from China.
2026/8/4
阅读更多Beijing surgeon transforms child healthcare in Qinghai
In the remote highlands of Qinghai, where medical specialists are scarce and families often travel days for treatment, one Beijing surgeon is changing the odds for thousands of children. At 4,200 meters above sea level, Dr. Wang Hongyang has performed groundbreaking surgeries, trained a local team, and earned the title "Beijing Manba" — doctor in Tibetan.
2026/8/8
阅读更多Beijing turns summer nights into open-air movie theaters
This summer, movie lovers in Beijing have got more chances to enjoy films beneath a night sky.
2026/8/7
阅读更多Music bridges cultures in Beijing's Grand Canal open-air concert
An open-air waterway choir concert was held on the Grand Canal in Beijing's Tongzhou District, featuring international and Chinese vocal performers on decorated boats.
2026/7/27
阅读更多First Chinese Christian Andersen Award winner meets Canadian readers
On August 8 local time, 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration laureate Cai Gao appeared at the China Rural Reading exhibition area during the IBBY World Congress.
2026/8/11
阅读更多Cool down in Guizhou's cave cafes
In Xiuwen County, Guizhou Province, natural caves are being transformed into unique leisure spaces, including cave cafes and reading rooms.
2026/8/11
阅读更多Global influencers explore Silk Road heritage in Aksu
A group of international influencers are exploring Xinjiang's Aksu Prefecture this summer to discover its Silk Road heritage. Their journey will take them to historic towns, ancient sites and offer them the chance to sample local life in the region.
2026/8/5
阅读更多Comic-Con fuels pop culture
Comic-Con fuels pop culture
2026/7/29
阅读更多Chinese animated hit sends visitors flocking to Hanging Temple
Chinese animated hit sends visitors flocking to Hanging Temple
2026/8/10
阅读更多China's summer box office tops 7.5 billion yuan
Data from an online box office tracker showed that China's 2026 summer box-office earnings, including presales, had surpassed 7.5 billion yuan (about $1.1 billion) as of Tuesday.
2026/8/4
阅读更多Fujian, Xinjiang and Taiwan cultural heritage shine on stage in Mulei
A recent cultural festival in Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has brought together traditional arts from Fujian, Taiwan and Xinjiang.
2026/8/4
阅读更多Hundred Flowers Awards return to Beijing: 'Dear You' team invited
The 38th Hundred Flowers Awards opened on the evening of August 7 at Beijing’s Chaoyang Park.
2026/8/8
阅读更多Infantino survives FIFA leadership crisis
Infantino survives FIFA leadership crisis
2026/8/6
阅读更多TV dramas, AI and more: How China's English learners chase fluency
TV dramas, AI and more: How China's English learners chase fluency
2026/8/7
阅读更多How to plan a giant panda birthday party
How to plan a giant panda birthday party
2026/8/6
阅读更多Xinjiang's Bagua City wins over visitors with symmetry and spice
Drone shots over Ili's Tekes County in Xinjiang reveal the jaw-dropping symmetry of the world's largest Bagua city – an ancient Taoist-designed maze. From above, eight roads radiate from a central hub like a giant compass.
2026/8/6
阅读更多Chinese martial art Wushu gains popularity among Africa's youth
An ancient Chinese martial art is finding a growing following among young people in Africa, with practitioners in Kenya embracing Wushu not only as a competitive sport but also as a path to discipline, self-control and cultural exchange.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Curley G: Bringing Uyghur culture to the world through pop music
Curley G: Bringing Uyghur culture to the world through pop music
2026/8/1
阅读更多Poll on China's summer economy
Poll on China's summer economy
2026/8/1
阅读更多3.74 liters of 2,300-year-old grain alcohol found in northwest China
Archaeologists in northwest China have identified 3.74 liters of grain-based alcohol dating back around 2,300 years.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Gobi Desert's green gem: Shihezi's refreshing summer charm
Known as the "Pearl of the Gobi Desert," Shihezi is a vibrant, young city built amid desert wilderness.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Exhibition celebrates Peru's photography pioneer
Exhibition celebrates Peru's photography pioneer
2026/8/6
阅读更多'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' serves up flavorful opening
The Chinese film "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" has already made a strong debut, earning over 180 million yuan ($26.6 million) on its opening day, according to industry tracker Beacon Pro.
2026/8/11
阅读更多China's next-generation exports: AI, robotics, innovative medicines
China's export game just leveled up. Where the country used to focus on EVs, batteries and solar panels, it's now growing to fill global demand for AI, robots, and medicine.
2026/7/29
阅读更多Reimagining Mulan through a hand-painted picture book
Reimagining Mulan through a hand-painted picture book
2026/8/5
阅读更多Chinese cultural productions take center stage across the US
This summer, some of America's most prestigious stages are being transformed by music, dance and storytelling from China. Now, both hip-hop and kung fu are coming together in one performance.
2026/8/5
阅读更多A song, a connection: German youth explore China through music
A song, a connection: German youth explore China through music
2026/8/5
阅读更多Flavors of Middle East and China's northeast mingle in new film
As the new Chinese film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East rolls out its nationwide advanced screening event in China from August 8 to 10 – with daily showings running between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. at selected cinemas – food enthusiasts and filmgoers alike are abuzz over one of its most striking creative highlights: the audacious, inspired fusion of time-honored Middle Eastern grilled fish and China's iconic northeastern iron pot stew.
2026/8/8
阅读更多Why is 'Chinamaxxing' popular among Western Gen Z?
For decades, Western mainstream narratives were dominated by the "China threat" rhetoric. Today, this stereotype is being dismantled, not by official statements but by a new generation of young Westerners.
2026/8/8
阅读更多Shujaat Khan: A sitar master's philosophy of the soul
Indian sitar maestro Shujaat Khan, born into a seven-generation musical lineage, refuses to dilute tradition to cater to audiences. He remains steadfast to upholding music traditions that resonate with the soul, using his singing sitar to heal and connect hearts.
2026/8/5
阅读更多Cultural heritage exhibition in Xinjiang showcases diversity
An intangible cultural heritage exhibition has opened in Shihezi, Xinjiang, bringing together intangible cultural heritage artisans and classic folk artworks from across China.
2026/7/31
阅读更多Jingdezhen: a bridge between civilizations and future generations
On July 25th, at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, UNESCO officially inscribed Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites on the World Heritage List.
2026/7/28
阅读更多Chinese film 'Dear You' wins hearts at New York Asian Film Festival
The Chinese film Dear You closed the 25th New York Asian Film Festival on July 26, marking its North American premiere. Founded in 2002, the festival is one of the major events celebrating Asian cinema in North America.
2026/7/29
阅读更多Former sugar factory – a heritage hub of ethnic harmony
Established in 1959, Shihezi's Bayi Sugar Factory grew into a leading light industry pillar in northern Xinjiang.
2026/7/31
阅读更多From barren wasteland to artists' paradise
From barren wasteland to artists' paradise
2026/8/9
阅读更多Why Penglai is forever linked to the Eight Immortals
The animated film All Wishes Come True has sparked new interest in Penglai, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province. The connection goes back to one of China's best-known legends, The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea.
2026/8/3
阅读更多China's 2026 summer box office gains steam with hit lineup
China's summer cinema season is maintaining strong momentum, with total box-office revenues surpassing 8.12 billion yuan (about $1.2 billion) as of Friday night.
2026/8/9
阅读更多Hainan is buzzing with international youth exchanges this summer
This summer, South China's Hainan province has been buzzing with international youth exchanges.
2026/8/11
阅读更多Beijing named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029
Beijing has been named the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2029, recognizing its blend of ancient historic heritage and forward-looking sustainable urban design.
2026/8/6
阅读更多Ribbon dragon dance adds a colorful twist to fitness in Guangxi
At Canghai Sports Park in Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, residents are dancing with colorful ribbon dragons to celebrate National Fitness Day.
2026/8/8
阅读更多Paddy Field Torch Show lights up Yuexi County in Sichuan
The Paddy Field Torch Show kicked off on Tuesday in Yuexi County, Sichuan Province. As one of the highlights of this year's Yi Torch Festival in Liangshan, it attracted huge crowds of local residents and tourists.
2026/8/6
阅读更多KSG wins Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026
KSG wins Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026
2026/8/9
阅读更多This wellness practice is taking over China
This wellness practice is taking over China
2026/7/29
阅读更多China's AiMOGA robots hit 2,000 global deliveries
Anhui Province is accelerating its push into the global robotics market as AiMOGA surpassed 2,000 cumulative deliveries worldwide.
2026/7/31
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