Anticipated 'Ne Zha 2' joins 2025 Spring Festival lineup

As the countdown to Lunar New Year begins, one thing is certain: China's Spring Festival box office is gearing up for a spectacular showdown. With a lineup featuring cinematic heavyweights, the holiday season in the world's second-largest film market promises an epic clash of the titans.

​Musical starring Lay Zhang showcases dazzling Dunhuang beauty

"The Summoning of Dunhuang," a theatrical production starring pop icon and actor Lay Zhang, integrates advanced technology with ancient art, presenting a tale of young love, professional pursuits and cultural preservation.

Potala Palace digitizes nearly 1,000 precious thangkas

Nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised, and scanned in high definition in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, since the palace began digitizing them in early March, said the Cultural Relics Research Office of the Potala Palace Management Office. 

Museum creations spark frenzy

As the younger generation learns more of China's history, replicas of iconic relics let them take home a little piece of the past.

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange.

Decoding decades of efforts to preserve Qiang New Year festival

In celebration of the Qiang New Year festival's inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Dec. 5, young people from the ancient city of Qiang in Maoxian County, dressed in traditional attire, gathered to perform a vibrant Qiang Salang dance, delighting visitors.

Roman era statue unearthed in Athens

Greek archaeologists have unearthed a Roman era statue in Athens, the country's culture ministry said on Monday.

China unveils commemorative coins to celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year

China's central bank will issue a set of commemorative coins and notes to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan. 29, 2025.

​'Burning Stars' blends youthful zeal with spy thrills

A new espionage thriller "Burning Stars" premiered in Beijing on Dec. 6, blending youthful energy with noble pursuits, and receiving praise from those in attendance.

Found in translation

Young professionals are increasingly helping to fill in gaps in Chinese versions of French literature, past and present.