Flowing prosperity: Six facts you may not know about China’s Grand Canal
The 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back nearly 2,500 years. It passes through eight provinces and municipalities. In 2014, 27 sections of the canal, totaling 1,011 km, and 58 relevant heritage…
Cultural marvels unite nations
Chen Simo poses for a photo beside a poster of The Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Spain, on Jan 13, 2024.…
Breaking down the fourth wall
The Detective Zhao Gan’e series offers the audience an interactive and immersive experience by enveloping them in its stage setting. The Detective Zhao Gan’e series blurs the lines between actors…
Breaking ‘barrels’ and glass ceilings
Shi Feng inspects the consistency of the fermented sorghum mash at a workshop of the Yellow Crane Tower Distillery in Wuhan, Hubei, on May 16. Shi Feng, a determined female…
Shanghai Museum East reopens with enhanced exhibitions, interactive spaces
A visitor takes a photo of Chinese ceramics showcased at Shanghai Museum East. Shanghai Museum East will reopen on June 26, following an extensive renovation that promises a fresh and…
German orchestra starts residency in Shanghai
The Berliner Philharmoniker starts a residential program in Shanghai from July 25 as the prestigious orchestra from Germany will present 11 concerts altogether, as well as joining hands with Chinese…
City in Jiangsu salutes legacy of literary giant
The 2024 Dongpo Culture and Art Week is underway in Yixing, Jiangsu province. The 2024 Dongpo Culture and Art Week is underway in Yixing, Jiangsu province, aiming to draw attention…
Children’s books top copyright export deals at Beijing Int’l Book Fair
Official data shows that children’s books make up the largest segment of China’s book retail market, accounting for around 27 percent of the market share. A total of 1,426 agreements…
Explore Confucian wisdom through digital art
An immersive digital art exhibition titled Confucius Code kicked off on June 21 at the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong province. The exhibition showcases a fusion of ancient Chinese elements…
Chinese publisher signs Arabic edition of Music Meets Classical Poetry at Beijing book fair
China Translation and Publishing House signed a deal with Egyptian publisher Bayt Alhekma Cultural Investment Company at the recent Beijing International Book Fair for the publication of an Arabic edition…