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  • China, Italy aim to nurture modern Marco Polos for civilizational exchange

    China and Italy, two major education powers, are deepening collaboration in the realm of higher education, a move that is aimed at nurturing modern Marco Polos to carry forward civilizational exchange and mutual learning.

    November12,2024


  • Interview: China's development over past 75 years "marvelous success," says Iranian MP

    China's development during the past 75 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is a "marvelous success," a senior Iranian lawmaker has said.

    October14,2024


  • Silk Road arts festival brings global artists to northwest China's Shaanxi

    An international arts festival opened on Saturday in the historic city of Xi'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, attracting artists to showcase their performances in an international arena.

    October14,2024


  • Feature: Italian adventurer retraces Marco Polo's journey, witnessing Silk Road's transformation

    Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer's hometown Venice on April 26, 2022, to retrace the route on foot.

    August26,2024


  • Across China: Ancient Silk Road underground tombs museum opens in Xinjiang

    The underground museum of the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420) ancient tombs opened on Monday in Kuqa County, an area that previously belonged to the ancient Qiuci State.

    July16,2024


  • Chinese concert captivates Moroccan audience in Rabat

    A concert themed the Silk Road was held in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Monday, drawing nearly 400 spectators entranced by performances from Chinese artists.

    July10,2024


  • Direct flights resume between China's Xi'an, Budapest

    With the resumption of the direct link between Xi'an and Budapest, the Hungarian capital now has seven direct air routes with China.

    July01,2024


  • Children's books boost Sino-Western cultural exchanges at int'l book fair

    Original Chinese children's books have caught the attention of international visitors at the 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair this week.

    April12,2024


  • Xinhua Headlines: Diverse culture empowers ancient Silk Road hub's modern development

    At the northwestern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, China's largest desert, known as the "Sea of Death," a modern oasis city has emerged over a period of two decades.

    January26,2024


  • China Focus: From Silk Road to BRI, a road connecting diverse civilizations

    An interesting pattern depicting three racing rabbits, with each two sharing one ear, is vividly presented in caves of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest China.

    October25,2023


  • Feature: Touring the Silk Road in a motorhome: How French tourists fell in love with China

    "I invite everyone to go to China because it is a wonderful country with lovely people and splendid landscapes. So don't hesitate to go there," French tourist Brunette Prudent sent heartful invitations after being impressed by the country's nature and culture.

    October13,2023


  • China Focus: Joint archaeological work along ancient Silk Road fosters friendship, yields results

    Ding Yan gives the pottery fragments a few swipes with his brush and examines them with his expert eye. They have been buried for thousands of years at the Rahat site in Kazakhstan, but now the dirt is being removed and the details revealed.

    August30,2023


  • Across China: Ancient city along Silk Road sees booming e-commerce

    In a brightly lit studio adorned with neatly arranged shoe racks, a young woman exudes a vibrant smile as she gazes into the camera, her voice resounding with enthusiasm and confidence.

    June29,2023


  • EconomyInFocus | Silk Road-themed night market ignites economic vitality of Lanzhou

    A night market featuring Silk Road food, dance and fashion, opened recently to the public in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province.

    March27,2023


  • Silk Road film festival closes in NW China

    The 9th Silk Road International Film Festival concluded Tuesday in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

    January04,2023


  • Chinese city on ancient Silk Road thrives under BRI

    The city of Alaer in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is an important hub in the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt. In recent years, the city has been promoting open cooperation in various sectors including industry, technology and culture to proactively participate in BRI.

    September05,2022


  • Grassland Silk Road Park in Hohhot

    The video shows the scenery of the park themed by the grassland Silk Road in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (by Hohhot Broadcasting and Television)

    June02,2022


  • Silk Road Week opens in east China

    The 2021 Silk Road Week started Friday in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, as part of efforts to showcase the cultural heritage of the ancient trade route.

    June21,2021


  • Silk Road archaeological discoveries remarkable despite pandemic: report

    A report, compiled by more than 30 global experts, has deemed the 2020 archaeological findings related to the Silk Road to be remarkable despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

    June21,2021


  • Which cities were along the Silk Road?

    The silk route was consisted by land silk route and the maritime silk route. The land silk route within China territory was also called "the Northwest Silk Road". Because the silk products were the most significant goods in this western road, so this road was called "Silk Road".

    June29,2020


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