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STYLE

Success of 'Zootopia' in China catches US industry attention

Hollywood animated hit "Zootopia 2" continues its strong run in the Chinese market, where it has become the film's largest box-office territory worldwide.
23-Dec-2025

From Hainan to the world: The global journey of your coffee

Hainan's Coffee Dream Factory is more than just a cup of coffee – it's a global experience! From local beans to international markets, discover how Hainan is brewing up a new economic era with every sip. Join the journey today!
23-Dec-2025

Sunset magic at Beijing's Seventeen-Arch Bridge around winter solstice

At the Summer Palace in Beijing, a light-and-shadow "magic show" unfolds at sunset around the winter solstice. The setting sun illuminates all the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge across Kunming Lake.
21-Dec-2025

'Zootopia 2' wins over Chinese audiences with friendship and fun

China's film market has extended a warm welcome to domestic hits like "Ne Zha 2" and international animations like "Zootopia 2."
20-Dec-2025

HERITAGE

From Nianhua to bookplate, a cultural fusion

When the Chinese woodcut print "Gaining Wealth on Horseback," which is a traditional Nianhua (Chinese New Year painting) theme, was made into a bookplate, it retained the exquisite and elegant qualities of Western bookplates while also infusing them with a rich Chinese cultural essence.
23-Dec-2025
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The melody of the Yi ethnic group

Crafted from thin bamboo strips or brass, the mouth harp of the Yi ethnic group turns the human breath into a melody as light as the wind and as ancient as the hills.
21-Dec-2025
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The rhythm of Yi fashion

Rooted in the mountains of southwest China, Yi culture is defined by vivid colours, intricate embroidery, and bold aesthetic traditions. With vibrant threads and shimmering silver, Yi fashion transforms ancient streets into spirited, dazzling runways.
20-Dec-2025

Lamp festival meets yak butter: A tapestry of Tibetan tradition

The Butter Lamp Festival, which falls annually on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar, commemorates the Tibetan Buddhist master Tsong Khapa, founder of the Gelug School.
19-Dec-2025

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