World needs dialogue, co-op instead of tension, confrontation: scholars, experts at Beijing forum

As the world faces challenges from threats, disputes, and misunderstandings, we need to work together to showcase different cultures, learn about them, respect them, and learn from each one, said various scholars and experts at the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum on Thursday. In his video speech, former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said that the […]

Russian musical "Anna Karenina" hits stage in Beijing

The Russian-language touring version of the musical "Anna Karenina" premiered at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday. Based on renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece, this musical production has been well received since its stage debut in 2016. The award-winning musical, featuring its original cast, will run through Friday. The Beijing Performing Arts Centre, […]

Exploring life of a Chinese powered by AI

A white collar worker surnamed Wang in her 20s, based in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, starts her day by waking up and sitting before a made-in-China "magical mirror" or a mirror device powered by domestically developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that scans her face and analyzes her health condition in real-time. After breakfast, she […]

Xi calls for accelerating progress in China's space endeavors

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China's space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the […]

‘Chinese Bridge’ realizes dream for Egyptian girl

Having stood out for her language skills and deep understanding of Chinese culture, Yasmine Hamed from Egypt claimed the African Continental Championship of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students and participated in the global finals of the competition that recently concluded in Pingtan, East China's Fujian Province. A total of […]

Stage art provides more source to film works, impressing youngsters

Stage art elements are bringing fresh energy to film works. While stage documentary films are not new to Chinese audiences, the renewed inspiration, fueled by cultural confidence, is attracting more young people to the theatre.  Experts noted that although the box office returns may not be huge, creators should manage expectations and adopt more creative […]

Inheritance of traditional China-Africa friendship, cultural exchanges among youths bridge mountains and seas

Editor's Note: In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time raised the principles of "zhen shi qin cheng" for China's Africa policy in a speech at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Center in Tanzania, meaning sincerity, real results, amity and good faith. Many years have passed since that momentous day in the history […]

Qinshihuang Mausoleum archaeological discoveries make first collective public debut

As the year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors, an exhibition featuring archaeological discoveries at Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum site, the tomb of the first emperor in Chinese history, opened on Sunday in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV. This exhibition titled "Buried History […]