Music project centered on 24 solar terms launched in Beijing

A launch event for Music Sensing Seasons, an immersive music project that aims to give musical expression to the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, was held in Beijing on Thursday.

Egypt discovers 3000-year-old military leader's tomb

​An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a tomb of a military leader from the reign of King Ramses III (around 1184 BC-1153 BC), the second king of the 20th Dynasty, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday.

Confucius Institute brings Mandarin lessons to secondary schools in Mozambique

​A groundbreaking partnership has been officially launched between the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique's largest university, and two local secondary schools.

Afghan female artists show talents in painting exhibition in Kabul

​A group of Afghan female artists inaugurated a painting exhibition in Kabul on Thursday, showcasing 100 pieces of artworks in various styles.

Ceremony held in Tainan in southern Taiwan to honor Confucius

A solemn ceremony, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of traditional drums, was held at Tainan Confucius Temple in southern Taiwan early Thursday morning, coinciding with the spring equinox, to honor the revered ancient Chinese educator and philosopher.

China Writers Association holds meetings of presidium, national committee

​The China Writers Association held meetings of its presidium and national committee on Thursday in Beijing.

Chinese opera 'A Dream of Splendor' poised to premiere

A Chinese opera "A Dream of Splendor" is in the final preparation stage for its world premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre from March 28 to 30.

Post-95s inheritor revolutionizes Chinese lion dance

Li Zujie, a post-95 intangible cultural heritage inheritor, has innovated luminous lions through three design iterations.

China, US museum leaders gather in Chicago for more cooperation

Museum leaders from China, the United States and Canada gathered Wednesday at the Field Museum in downtown Chicago to seek more exchanges and cooperation.

Renowned Peking opera artist Zhao Yanxia dies at 97

​Zhao Yanxia, a renowned Peking opera artist, died from an illness at the age of 97 in Beijing on Wednesday, according to the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing.