Bonds forged in steel: China-Africa projects stand as enduring symbols of friendship, cooperation

The grand dams, whistling trains, bustling stadiums, magnificent parliament buildings, and various factories - these impressive projects of China-Africa cooperation have not only become landmarks across the African continent but also stand as symbols of the enduring friendship between the China and African countries. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2024 is scheduled to be […]

Culture Beat: Ballet performance closes summer art festival in Beijing

A performance by dancers of the National Ballet of China closed the two-month-long Open Door to Art summer festival in Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall (FCCH) on Saturday night.  According to Liu Qi from the National Ballet of China, the performance for young children included selections from the classic ballets The Four Little Swans and […]

‘Black Myth: Wukong,’ a new chapter in global cultural export for Chinese mythology

The upcoming release of Black Myth: Wukong on Tuesday has attracted worldwide attention. The game's trailers and gameplay demos have garnered over 100 million views on Bilibili, China's equivalent of YouTube, and over 10 million views on YouTube. According to SteamDB, a third-party Steam database website, Black Myth currently holds the top spot on the global sales chart. As […]

Exploring the potential of blending genres in TV production

A number of high-quality Chinese TV series have been rolled out by younger directors who have made a name for themselves in recent years with creative production ideas. One such work, Escape from the Trilateral Slopes, a newly released thriller generating buzz on Chinese social media, exemplifies its director's exploration of creative expression. The 21-episode Escape from […]

China, Russia eye stronger all-round practical cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday co-chaired the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow and said China is ready to work with Russia to strengthen all-round practical cooperation between the two countries, and push the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a […]

Chinese golfer gets maiden win in Zhuhai playoff as birthday present

Chinese golfer Cao Xinyu had a memorable 18th birthday celebration on Friday as the rookie pro defeated amateur Liu Yujie in a second-hole playoff to win her maiden China LPGA Tour title in a wet and wild finale to the Golf Liquor Guangdong Women's Open. After heavy rain forced the suspension of play for nearly […]

Chinese culture shines at Paris Olympic Games

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) recently received four pieces of Chinese blue and white porcelain made by a Chinese artist, which highlighted the ongoing cultural exchange and appreciation between France and China during the Paris Olympic Games. These artifacts not only showcase China's rich cultural heritage but also symbolize the universal values […]

Olympic gold medalist Zheng: national honor tops personal glory, hoping to inspire future tennis players

After making history by becoming the first Asia-born player to claim gold in a tennis singles event at the Olympics on Saturday, China's Zheng Qinwen said that "national honor always tops individual achievements" and that she hoped the victory will inspire the younger generation of tennis players. The 21-year-old overpowered Croatian Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 […]

The unsung heroes make Paris Olympics shine brighter

In the vibrant atmosphere of the Paris Olympics, while the spotlight shines on the athletes, a group of unsung heroes works tirelessly behind the scenes--the Olympic volunteers.  This year, out of 300,000 applicants, around 45,000 were chosen as volunteers, with 20 percent hailing from approximately 150 countries. Donning bright green uniforms, these volunteers are easy […]