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1 week ago | 
globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao |Chen Xi
A dragon-shaped kite flies in the sky in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province. Photo: VCGAt Yang Hongwei's studio in Yangjiabu village in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province, a 60-meter-long kite with a dragon head patiently awaits the moment to take off at the 42nd Weifang International Kite Festival this weekend, when thousands of kites from around the world will soar into the sky alongside it and fill the skies above the city.
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4 weeks ago | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi |Ji Yuqiao
The restored Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex in Nepal Photo: Courtesy of China's National Cultural Heritage Administration In Nepal's iconic world heritage site Kathmandu Valley, the Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex that once lay in ruins after a devastating earthquake, now stands revitalized and has, once again, welcomed visitors from across the globe to witness its architectural splendor and rich historical heritage thanks to the joint archaeological cooperation between China...
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1 month ago | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi |Ji Yuqiao
Two among the 41 cultural relics that are set to return to China from the US. Photos: Courtesy of National Cultural Heritage AdministrationAs dawn cast its early light over Beijing on Tuesday, an ocean away in Manhattan, New York City, representatives from China and the US signed a historic agreement.
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1 month ago | 
globaltimes.cn | Xu Liuliu |Chen Xi |Ji Yuqiao
Editor's Note:Literature and art in modern-day China is, in essence, the literature and art of the people, as art creators follow a people-centered approach in their work and produce numerous outstanding works that satisfy people's spiritual needs, embody Chinese cultural traditions and reflect the nation's aesthetic pursuits.
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2 months ago | 
globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao |Xu Liuliu |Chen Xi
Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in tradition and blended with contemporary innovation, is reaching people not just in China, but all over the world. Like a spring breeze that turns into a nourishing rain, it flows softly, enriching the hearts of many. As the vibrant atmosphere of the upcoming Spring Festival fills the air, this gentle "breeze" stirs deeper within people's hearts.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi |Dong Feng
Yang Zhiying poses for a photo with samples of stamps for the Year of the Snake in Beijing. Photo: Chen Tao/GTBy 3 am, some citizens in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province had lined up outside a post office, ready to purchase a set of special stamps commemorating the imminent Chinese zodiac Year of the Snake.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi
People attend The Glory Within Authenticity—Essential Cultural Relics and Digital Art Exhibition of Yongle Palace at the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing on January 15, 2025. Photo: Chen Xi/GT A new exhibition about the historic Yongle Palace, a renowned masterpiece of Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) architecture which recently gained fame through its depiction in the popular Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong, kicked off at the National Museum of Classic Books on Wednesday.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao |Chen Xi
A snake mascot in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian Province Photo: VCGWhen Hai Hai, a zodiac mascot in the image of a snake, first appeared beside the Weiyuan Tower in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian Province and was doing the chest-clapping dance, it drew crowds of citizens and tourists alike, all flocking to take pictures. This is an artistic installation full of local color designed for the upcoming Chinese Year of the Snake.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi |Li Yuche
White porcelain bowls unearthed from the Suyukou Porcelain Kiln Site in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Photo: Courtesy of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Including ruins revealing the artistry of ancient Chinese porcelain and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road, a total of 30 Chinese archaeological sites have recently been selected as candidates to compete for recognition of the "2024 Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of China." The competition is now in the preliminary...
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
globaltimes.cn | Chen Xi
Quanzhou city Photo: Courtesy of the culture and tourism bureau in QuanzhouAt around 6 am, the wide and clean Jinyu Alley in Licheng district of Quanzhou, East China's Fujian Province is still shrouded in a light mist as drawn breaks. Some of the local senior residents have already picked up their baskets and headed to the food market. By 10 am, the alley comes alive with the aroma of cooking.
