Culture Beat: ‘Rise’ exhibition to showcase dragon-scale bookbinding craft

The dragon-scale bookbinding is a traditional Chinese way of bookbinding with a history of over 1,000 years. Passed down from generation to generation, the completed artworks are known to resemble dragons as each page looking like a scale.  The art form, which showcases the art and wisdom of ancient Chinese people, will be on display […]

Bronze sculpture commemorates late physicist Zhou Guangzhao

Zhou Guangzhao, a renowned scientist in nuclear and theoretical physics, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 95. A member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhou's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for China's advancements in physics with a global impact, inspiring countless successors in scientific inquiry. A bronze sculpture created by domestic sculptor […]

Reading ‘The Three-Body Problem’ makes me see growth of Chinese sci-fi

The book The Three-Body Problem is thought-provoking to me. It presents the contact, conflict, and coexistence between humanity and alien civilizations from a unique perspective and with a grand narrative.  The Three-Body Problem was written by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. It is a science fiction novel that masterfully intertwines complex scientific concepts with deep philosophical questions about humanity and […]

China aims to foster friendship, inclusivity at Paris Paralympics

The Chinese delegation is expected to maintain its dominance at the Paris Paralympic Games which will be held from Wednesday to September 8, as they aspire not only to gain medals but also to foster international friendship, promote the well-being of disabled athletes and inspire greater participation in sports among disabled communities in China. The […]

US scientist convicted for not disclosing ties with China ‘seeks opportunities to work in China’

Former Harvard professor Charles Lieber, who was previously convicted for not disclosing ties to a Chinese institute-run science program, told the Global Times that he is exploring opportunities at several institutions, including those in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Observers noted, on Sunday, that the US' suppression and aggressive tactics against China-related talents are […]

Number of young golf players steadily increases in China

The number of young athletes participating in golf in China has been steadily increasing in recent years, according to the first official national youth golf development report released by the China Golf Association (CGA) during the Dragon Boat Festival.  The report highlights a rapid development of China's youth golf. As of 2023, nearly 126,000 youth […]

Chinese equestrian squad prepares for Paris Olympics with high hopes

The Chinese equestrian eventing team is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Leading the charge are seasoned riders Hua Tian and Sun Huadong, both of whom will compete as individuals. Their preparation comes on the heels of a dominant performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Chinese team clinched the team gold, and […]

Sports associations unite against toxic fandom culture

The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese Table Tennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fandom culture in sports. On Thursday, the Ministry of Public Security released details about four typical cases of illegal activities associated with toxic fandom culture in sports. […]

US Embassy in China faces backlash over color-adjusted photos of swimmers’ faces at Paris Olympics

The US Embassy in China has been questioned after posting color-adjusted photos to celebrate US swimmers' success at the Paris Olympics. The embassy on Thursday updated its official Sina Weibo post to congratulate the US swimming team on their achievements at the Paris Olympics. However, the post has sparked controversy as many Chinese netizens noticed […]

China’s summer box office revenue tops 10b yuan; cultural, tourism consumption continuing to boost Q3 economic growth

China's box-office revenue for the 2024 summer movie season, which runs from June to August, exceeded 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) as of Saturday night, data from the Chinese movie ticketing platform Beacon showed. The excellent performance of the summer box office mirrors recovering domestic consumption. Thanks to policies such as consumption vouchers and free […]