Ji Yuqiao

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Cultural News Reporter at Global Times

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Delight in symphony of flavors, stories woven into every bite of Nyonya

6 days ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

A Nyonya restaurant in Malaysia Photo: VCG "Nyonya cuisine inherits Chinese cooking techniques such as stir-frying, steaming, and braising, while incorporating spices like lemongrass, coconut milk, and chili that are popular in Malaysia. This fusion results in a uniquely rich and layered flavor, which speaks to my heart," Wei Yi, who is living in Malaysia and has integrated into a local family with original Nyonya's culture, shared with the Global Times on Thursday.
Kite-making and flying woven with the Yellow River’s legacy

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.
UN celebrates upcoming Chinese Language Day

1 week ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Photo: Courtesy of China Arts and Entertainment GroupThe United Nations Headquarters held a series of activities on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Language Day, which falls on Sunday.
Tickets for popular screenings sold out in seconds; Beijing Intl Film Festival scales up

1 week ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Photo: Courtesy of organizers Online ticket sales for over 300 films from around the world, set to be screened at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival from April 18 to 27, officially launched on Monday, igniting excitement among film enthusiasts. Within seconds of going on sale, tickets for several highly anticipated films were sold out.
Vivid details in relics make for windows into the past

2 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GTIncreasing evidence suggests that young Chinese audiences are less inclined to overlook the intriguing details of cultural relics. When Liang Xiao shared a photo online of a partially completed transcription of the renowned Chinese calligraphy piece Lanting Xu (Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion), he did not anticipate the level of interest it would generate among netizens.
A journey through time in blossoming Datong

2 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

A general view of the Yungang Grottoes Photos: VCGStarting from April, Datong, the ancient capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) located in North China's Shanxi Province, embodies a rich blend of grandeur and romance. During the Qingming Festival holidays, the city launched its special 2025 Spring Flower Viewing Map, drawing people from around the country to traverse a landscape where millennia-old ancient architecture blends with the vibrant embrace of springtime blossoms.
Chinese youngsters embrace more relaxing, creative matchmaking ways to find love

3 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Photo: China Youth Daily The weather warms up as the Qingming Festival approaches, a trend has emerged among single youth in Shanghai to organize outings for foraging wild vegetables. What seems like a simple outdoor activity has become a new path to start a romantic relationship. Young people in China are gradually creating new models for finding love, which emphasize a relaxed and enjoyable social experience instead of the traditional rigid methods of arranged matchmaking.
TCM gains more global appeal in digital age

3 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GT Foreigners have been more aware that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has scientific basis and the global growing interest in turning to TCM to solve wellness problems is helping shed its "mystical" label and earn it trust as an effective medical practice. The latest striking example of this shift happened when US influencer IShowSpeed streamed his recent experience with acupuncture and bone setting in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Literature adaptations captivate young viewers

3 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Illustration: Liu Xiangya/GT "It would be a grave misunderstanding to our audience to assume they rely solely on emotional stimulation from micro-dramas to pass the time.
AIGC film unit to receive upgrades at upcoming Beijing Intl Film Festival

4 weeks ago | globaltimes.cn | Ji Yuqiao

Photo: Courtesy of organizersWith a strong start for Chinese film in 2025, led by the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, the Beijing International Film Festival will kick off on April 18 to mark the 130th anniversary of the birth of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema.