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  • From China to world's wardrobes: The rise of Hanfu fashion

    At 6:30 a.m., while most villagers are still in their slumber, a two-story building bursts into life with the rhythmic sound of sewing machines humming through the windows. Wei Ping'an stands among rows of dresses illuminated by the soft morning sunlight, ready for another busy day.

    March13,2026


  • GLOBALink | Chengnan Dragon Lantern: Chinese cultural heritage finds a place in overseas classrooms

    As a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage from China's Jiangxi Province, the Chengnan Dragon Lantern has been spread to 36 countries and regions since 2000. It has also found a place in classrooms overseas during this process.

    March03,2026


  • Feature: Canadian entrepreneur uses VR to bring Chinese culture to global audience

    A Peking Opera performer, clad in embroidered armor, raises her spear as gongs reverberate through a studio in Hangzhou in eastern China. There is no traditional stage or theater audience, only a green screen and a ring of specialized cameras capturing each posture.

    February27,2026


  • Feature: From southwestern China to Singapore: 20 years crafting God of Fortune

    A twenty-meter-tall lantern of Cai-shen-ye, or God of Fortune in Chinese culture, rose over Singapore's waterfront this Chinese New Year, smiling and holding a cabbage -- a Chinese pun for wealth -- offering the familiar blessing of prosperity. Crowds gathered, cameras clicked, and the lantern, monumental in scale, dominated the horizon.

    February24,2026


  • Feature: Chinese language course brings Indonesian learners closer to Chinese culture

    For Aulina Nadhira Mirranti, learning Chinese has become more than just acquiring a new language; it has brought her closer to the Chinese idols she has long admired.

    January26,2026


  • Feature: Young teacher crosses continents to inspire Chinese learners in Namibia

    Li Wen, a young teacher from southwest China's Sichuan Province, never expected her work to take her across continents.

    December05,2025


  • A lecture on TCM draws strong interest among Maltese students

    A special lecture focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was hosted at the Science China Corner at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala in Malta on November 27, aiming to promote the presence of Chinese culture and TCM in overseas schools.

    December03,2025


  • Chinese culture night in Kuwait showcases food, music, Mandarin language

    A Chinese culture night featuring food, music and Mandarin activities was held on Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait.

    November28,2025


  • Reviving heritage toward future: Chinese culture holds greater appeal globally

    As visitors milled through the ancient courtyards of Nanchan Temple in Wutai County in north China's Shanxi Province, Ma Yongpeng stood among them, casually spinning a replica of the Monkey King's golden cudgel.

    October11,2025


  • Chinese culture learning program launched in Sierra Leone

    The China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) officially launched its Chinese culture learning program on Saturday in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.

    September15,2025


  • Chinese orchestra makes British debut, launches European tour

    The China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Orchestra kicked off its European tour with its British debut Wednesday night at the Edinburgh International Festival.

    August07,2025


  • Int'l Exchange | SCO youth converge in cultural exchange fest

    Hundreds of young students from SCO countries gathered at the event to experience cultural diversity through showcases and performances.

    August07,2025


  • Chinese culture talent competition held for Nepali students

    The 11th Chinese culture talent competition for Nepali students was held here on Tuesday.

    August06,2025


  • Immersive cultural event introduces heritage of Chinese city of Xi'an to Beninese public

    A cultural event was held on Tuesday night at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, offering the Beninese public a deep dive into the heritage of Xi'an, one of China's most historic cities.

    July31,2025


  • Chinese talent show held at Botswana English-medium school

    A Chinese talent show was held at an English-medium school here on Monday to provide students with a platform to explore Chinese culture and deepen cross-cultural understanding through diverse performances.

    July29,2025


  • GLOBALink | Trendy stroll around Beijing Central Axis: where heritage meets new vitality

    Join Angelina from Kazakhstan to explore new consumption scenes and iconic landmarks emerging around Beijing Central Axis, and immerse yourself in the unique blend of traditional Chinese culture and modern urban charm!

    June24,2025


  • Int'l Exchange | Students from UK indulged with Chinese culture in Shandong

    Faculties and students from the Leeds Beckett University of the UK and the Rizhao Polytechnic in Shandong held an exchange camp in Rizhao, where the attendees shot video clips and experienced traditional Chinese culture such as martial arts and tie-dyeing. The two institutions are now jointly hosting a professional training program on digital media art designing.

    June12,2025


  • Feature: Kenyan children embrace Chinese language, culture to pursue shared future

    When her name was called to perform a traditional Chinese dance, eight-year-old Shirleen Chepkemoi lit up the stage with rhythmic precision, an infectious smile, and a natural connection to the audience.

    May22,2025


  • Exhibition of Chinese, American artists opens in New York City

    A collection of art works by renowned Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming and American conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas was previewed Tuesday at the Liu Shiming Art Gallery in midtown New York City.

    May22,2025


  • Feature: How Chinese martial arts "speak" to Kung Fu master in Benin

    In a modest yet vibrant martial arts club in Akpro-Misserete, a town some 40 kilometers northeast of Benin's economic capital Cotonou, the rhythmic thud of feet striking the ground echoes in sync with the sharp, thunderous cry of "Hay-Hah!"

    May20,2025


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