A single line from a South Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines has once again brought Zhangjiajie in Central China's Hunan Province into the spotlight. In the final episode of the drama, which premiered on Netflix in March, the main characters promise to "go to Zhangjiajie to see the falling leaves next year."

With a humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics delivering the game ball, the Xiong'an international women's basketball invitational kicked off with a match between WCBA's Jiangsu Nangang and Serbian league team FK Vojvodina. The Sunday evening also marked the official opening of the Xiong'an Sports Center after 1,000 days of construction, the Global Times learned from the China Xiong'an Group on Monday.

Many people in China, beyond the traditional practice of honoring the ancestors, are planning to use the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday as an opportunity for leisure travel. In response to growing visitor demand, multiple museums have canceled closure days, extended their hours, and introduced special activities to enrich the holiday experience.

On the tranquil waters of the Guichun River, the misty veil of the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall is pierced by the soulful melodies of traditional folk songs, marking the grand opening of the "Sanyuesan" festival in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a traditional ethnic festival celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, which fell on Monday this year.

An exhibition titled “Hot Blood: Historical Artifacts and Archives Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the May Thirtieth Movement” opened at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai on Monday, highlighting the great revolutionary movement among the Chinese people a century ago.

Using the 3D laser scanning method, Chinese researchers have recently discovered that the arrangement of dinosaur eggs at an around 80-million-year-old fossil site in Central China's Hubei Province shows “a highly artistic pattern that has never been seen before,” Zhao Bi, the project's lead, told the Global Times.

Children play Lusheng, a traditional reed-pipe wind instrument, in Wuying Village on the border between south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 5, 2024. Since 2017, supported by a paired assistance program, local authorities have continuously enhanced the living environment and improved cultural facilities in Wuying Village, aiming to strengthen the inheritance and development of ethnic culture and promote rural revitalization

The World Games Series 2025 Chengdu, held from Friday to Sunday at Chengdu Sport University's Sancha Lake campus in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, brought together 122 athletes from 28 countries and regions, including China, Italy, and Spain. Designed to promote World Games sports and enhance global sports culture, the event served as a trial run for the Chengdu 2025 World Games in August, according to the China News Service.

The 2025 China Science Fiction Convention is set to come to an end on Monday at Shougang Park in Beijing. It was revealed at the convention that China's science fiction industry achieved a total revenue of 108.96 billion yuan ($15.01 billion) in 2024. Renowned Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin predicted that AI may reshape the landscape of science fiction creation.

The Chinese Super League (CSL) returned in the weekend after an international break, with an unprecedented turnout at matches and on-field excitement brought by young guns.

Xu Xueying, a 40-year-old photography enthusiast, lives in a village in Zhouquan town, East China's Zhejiang Province. Like many people her age, she loves capturing the local natural flower fields and people. Yet lately, her photos have started featuring a rarely seen addition - a building she describes "magical," a concrete-style art gallery that rises from the village's wild greenery.

"It would be a grave misunderstanding to our audience to assume they rely solely on emotional stimulation from micro-dramas to pass the time. In fact, the growing trend of serious literary fiction adaptations in film and television works reflects the diverse demands of Chinese viewers - especially the younger generation - who seek depth, complexity, and aesthetic value in their viewing experience," Zhao Dongling, a renowned scriptwriter who garnered a new wave of attention with the TV series adaptation Northward, told the Global Times, noting that he is happy to see the revival of serious literature adaptations presenting cultural feasts to Chinese audiences.

Two statues of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on Saturday, boarding Xiamen Airlines flight MF881, were flown to the island of Taiwan for cultural exchange.

Dressed in elaborate ethnic attire adorned with local silver accessories, 45 children from Southwest China's Guizhou Province took the stage at China Fashion Week, showcasing the rich artistry of Miao embroidery and batik. Unlike professional models, these young participants embodied the spirit of the "Village Fashion Show," a grassroots initiative from Guizhou designed to celebrate the rich local cultural heritage.

37-year-old Teng Jinrong was born and raised in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, yet he has been living in Menghai county, within the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, since 2012.

Is this spring? No, not spring. It's the ripples of time's endless ring, The earth's awakening - a stirring thing.

Through the lens of Zhejiang, one can appreciate the governance philosophy of China — a fusion of the people-centered ideology inherited over millennia and modern governance concepts — demonstrating how this philosophy is effectively reflected in institutional innovation.

With 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.

The 2025 China Science Fiction Convention, to be held from Friday to Monday at Shougang Park in Beijing, is set to dazzle visitors with an extraordinary showcase of innovative technology paired with limitless creativity. Industry professionals noted that alongside showcasing cutting-edge techno-logical advancements, greater attention should be given to the humanistic values behind technologi-cal innovations.

The Chinese Super League (CSL) is set to reignite the weekend after an international break, with one of the most anticipated fixtures being a clash between Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Rongcheng at the iconic Beijing Workers' ­Stadium on Saturday in Beijing.

While showcasing a scar on his forehead from a game at the 1998 Asian Games against South Korea, Chinese basketball icon Gong Xiaobin urged young players to surpass their predecessors and win glory for China at the recent induction ceremony for the 2024 class of the China Basketball Hall of Fame (CBHF) held at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

The Embassy of the Republic of Honduras held a reception in Beijing marking the second anniversary of bilateral relations between China and Honduras on March 26, 2025. Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu was invited to the event.

In Nepal's iconic world heritage site Kathmandu Valley, the Nine-Storeyed Basantapur Palace complex that once lay in ruins after a devastating earthquake, now stands revitalized and has, once again, welcomed visitors from across the globe to witness its architectural splendor and rich historical heritage thanks to the joint archaeological cooperation between China and Nepal.

A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on March 23 to celebrate Pakistan Day. The ceremony was attended by embassy officials and members from the Pakistani community in China. Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi sent congratulations to the Pakistani community on National Day.

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium in Shanghai hosted an event on March 22 to mark the release of the colorized version of The Blue Lotus in the Adventures of Tintin album.

The Embassy of the Republic of India hosted vibrant Holi 2025 celebrations full of pomp and circumstance in Beijing on March 23. The event welcomed enthusiastic participates from the Indian community in China, members of the diplomatic community, and Chinese citizens to celebrate the festival of unity, love, and spring.

The Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province held an inauguration ceremony for the screening of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki, an exclusive 4-part documentary chronicling the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, on March 22.

With a designed exterior inspired by bamboo scrolls, the interior features flowing curved walls, a pillar-free layout, shifting scenes with every step, and seamless integration with natural lighting. This is the design of the China Pavilion, one of the largest self-built pavilions, at the 2025 Osaka Expo, scheduled to run from April 13 to October 13.

The Fujian Provincial Bureau of Sports announced on Tuesday the list of the second batch of 100 Fujian-Taiwan island baseball and softball partner schools in East China's Fujian Province. The bureau stated that the initiative aims to encourage more primary and secondary school students to participate in baseball and softball while exploring mechanisms for exchange and cooperation with relevant institutions in Taiwan.

When speaking about AI and its role in "literary creation" during a recent event held by the China Writers Association, renowned writer Wang Meng said that without a genuine "individual" and "self-awareness," it is impossible for AI to produce works that truly resonate with people's hearts.

Amid the many public ceremonies being held across the Taiwan Straits honoring Huangdi, or the Yellow Emperor, scheduled for the upcoming Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a legal ordinance aimed at protecting the Mausoleum of Huangdi in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province is set to come into effect on April 1. This marks an advancement in the legal conservation of cultural relics related to Huangdi - one of the common ancestors of all Chinese people - and the spiritual symbols of the Chinese nation, according to the local legislation authority.

Researchers from the Huazhong Agricultural University have discovered a new species of Chelonopsis plant in the Nanhe National Nature Reserve the county of Gucheng, Central China's Hubei Province. Named Chelonopsis guchengensis, this is the first time a plant species has been named after the county. The discovery adds to the diversity of the Chelonopsis genus and provides a valuable resource for ornamental plant breeding, reported the paper.cn on Tuesday.

Waves of yellow pollen swirled through the air as Chinese juniper trees at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing unleashed large amounts of pollen in recent days. Videos of the spectacle also went viral on China's X-like platform, Sina Weibo, sparking concern among allergy sufferers.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen defeated US wildcard Ashlyn Krueger 2-0 in the fourth round of the Miami Open in the US on Monday night, achieving her best career result at the tournament by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. Following her strong run at the Indian Wells Open, Zheng has now secured back-to-back quarterfinal appearances in the prestigious "Sunshine Double." In the quarterfinals, she will face her familiar foe, now world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Chinese students have diversified their destinations for overseas study to more Belt and Road partner countries and increasingly aligned their majors like STEM with domestic labor demand, an education official said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The recent Pritzker China-US Museum Leadership Forum at Chicago's Field Museum has become a cultural barometer for bilateral relations, gathering experts from over 20 premier institutions across China, the US, and Canada, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

The Chinese national football team now needs to secure consecutive wins to keep their World Cup hopes alive, after suffering a 0-2 defeat to Australia on Tuesday. The defeat means China are stuck at the bottom of the six-team group with 6 points after eight games.

With a symbolic toast posture and a graceful bow, Song Haoming and Fu Junxi, both born in 2010s from China, launched into a fluid yet powerful performance. Blending the agility of "Drunken Fist" and the movements of Tai Chi, the young duo has fused traditional kung fu with Hip-Hop dancing moves, making history by reaching the top four at the Juste Debout 2025 global finals, the best result ever for a Chinese team.

Chinese and Vietnamese botanists have jointly discovered six new species of Aspidistra plants from southern China and northern Vietnam, the Guangxi Institute of Botany of Chinese Academy of Sciences announced on Monday.

Chinese national team head coach Branko Ivankovic said his team is ready for the home game against Australia as the team faces an uphill battle to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

A total of 14 new films have been set for the Qingming Festival holiday box-office period (April 4 to 6) in China, including the film The Next Storm featuring UFC world champion Zhang Weili in her first lead role.

China's elderly are increasingly embracing AI, not just for practical tasks but as a way to explore new hobbies and stay connected in a digital world. However, this growing interest must be met with quality education and better guarantee of their interests.

Western youth are increasingly open to China, and sinologists should step out of their academic "ivory tower" to spread China's millennia-old wisdom and stories in accessible formats such as books, films, and video games, said Robert Chard, a former professor as well as sinologist from the Universi-ty of Oxford at the Wuyi Forum held in East China's Fujian Province on Saturday, reported the China News Service. He said that cultural IPs like Black Myth: Wukong, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Three-Body Problem are presenting a "Cool China" to the world.

Young Chinese track and field athletes made their mark at the World Athletics Indoor Championships held from Friday to Sunday, highlighted by Liu Junxi's sensational bronze medal in the men's 60 meters hurdles.

In Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, an ancient Chinese city famed for its canal and silk, one of the busiest subway stations is becoming a surprising destination, not just for train passengers, but for lunch crowds and even those who are seeking match-making.

Disney's live-action Snow White has underperformed at the Chinese mainland box office, accumulating an estimated 6.38 million yuan ($880,091) during its opening weekend, according to Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan.

This weekend, China's cities became international stages for showcasing sports and culture, as millions of spectators and travelers converged for a series of high-profile sporting events.

At the estuary of the Luoyang River in Quanzhou City, vast areas of lush mangrove forests stand in harmony with the Luoyang Bridge, a national cultural heritage site. In recent years, the cultural and tourism industry in Quanzhou has flourished, while significant efforts have been made in ecological protection, pioneering an innovative path for the simultaneous development of historical heritage preservation and natural ecological restoration.

Though the traditional sports like football, basketball and running are still dominating in China, some unconventional sports such as paddling, squash and pickleball have been gaining increasing popularity in recent years.

Based on statistics from the Wuhan exit-entry border inspection authorities, Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Central China's Hubei Province recorded 11,600 foreign entries and exits in the first 17 days of March, a 23.83 percent increase from the same period last year, Hubei Daily reported on Wednesday.

Centered around world heritage sites such as the Central Axis of Beijing and the Great Wall, the "Top 10 Spring Flower-­viewing Destinations" were released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism in Beijing on Thursday. The list invites residents and visitors to embrace the season and immerse themselves in a sea of blossoms.

A total of 14 registered marathon events will be held simultaneously across ­China on Sunday, with nearly 260,000 runners expected to hit the track, according to the official website of China ­Marathon. This weekend is expected to mark the first "Marathon Super Weekend" of the year in China, which is set to spark a nationwide running craze.

A total of 79 ancient sites, including river terrace settlements and military fortifications, were discovered in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region during the fourth national cultural relics survey, the Global Times learned from the Guangxi Institute of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology on Thursday.

Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with Fernando Lugris, Uruguay's ambassador to China in Beijing on March 17.

Carlos Aldeco, the new Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the People's Republic of China, presented credential to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on March 18.

The 2nd Maritime Silk Road Documentary Film Festival (MSRDOC) held recently in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province, showcased some 24 Chinese-foreign co-produced documentaries, marking the largest display of such works in recent years.

Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva visited Shijiazhuang, capital city of North China's Hebei Province, and met Ma Yujun, mayor of Shijiazhuang on March 18. During their talks, the two sides agreed to deepen mutual trust, enhance friendship and continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.

The Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in China, Ambassador Babagana Wakil met a delegation from the Silk Road Golden Bridge International Cooperation Center led by Yao Sai in Beijing on March 17. Both sides agreed to work together during the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), injecting new impetus into China-Nigeria international economic and trade cooperation.

During the month of Ramadan, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the League of Arab States Mission jointly hosted the first Ramadan football championship in Beijing from March 14 to 16.

When Fernando Alonso drove his Renault F1 car crossing the line at the 2005 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, he might not have expected that his win could be such a game-changer in China's motorsport.

Amid its centennial anniversary, the Palace Museum in Beijing announced the third phase of its open research projects on Tuesday, spotlighting 25 academic initiatives from 23 universities and cultural institutions, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping watched a performance of the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group, a form of a folk chorus inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, in the Zhaoxing Dong Village in Liping County during his visit to the village in Southwest China's Guizhou Province on Monday.

"What would happen if the Earth suddenly stopped spinning?" "If everyone on Earth opened their fridge at the same time, would the planet get colder?" These questions are amusing and might also sound absurd, but in writer Randall Munroe's What If, they are answered with serious yet hilarious scientific explanations.

Two ancient rock paintings dating back 3,000 to 4,000 years have been discovered in Baiyin, Northwest China's Gansu Province, the cultural relics survey team in the city's Pingchuan district announced on Wednesday.

Asia's first international comprehensive esports tournament, the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), was officially launched in Shanghai on Wednesday. The event will feature nine top-tier esports titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and Honor of Kings.

Chinese mythology in recent years has risen to become a new medium for cultural dialogue. The news that US entertainment company Stars Collective is adapting Journey to the West into a three-part animated trilogy has drawn attention on Chinese social media, making it to the trending chart on China's X-like Sina Weibo on Tuesday.

Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang attended the UK premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru at invitation on Monday local time, saying that it is of significance to release the film on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the world anti-fascist war, according to the Chinese Embassy in the UK on Wednesday.

A joint research team from China and abroad has for the first time found that mammaliaforms from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods exhibited highly similar, uniform dark coloration, the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported on Tuesday. The discovery has been published in Science magazine.

Young people in China are seeking inspiration from historical figures. Through AI-generated art, short videos, and social media discussions, ancient wisdom and modern-daily life are being bridged in the digital age.

China's first list of the Yellow River water conservancy heritage has been officially released by the Yellow River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources (YRCC), according to a post of China's Ministry of Water Resources. An expert who participated in the list evaluation told the Global Times that the list will help create a positive atmosphere nationwide, encouraging the entire society to better protect and utilize the Yellow River water resources.

A total of 35 Chinese athletes will compete in the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which is scheduled to be held in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province from Friday to Sunday.

Nestled at the foot of the Helan Mountain, 30 kilometers west of Yinchuan, capital city of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, some sprawling mausoleums of earthen "pyramids" stand as a silent witness to a vanished kingdom.

Tourists enjoy the scenery of a sea of clouds in the ancient village of Shitan in the city of Huangshan, East China's Anhui Province on March 17, 2025. Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO world heritage site, has been a traditional scenic spot renowned for magnificent natural beauty.

Over 1,000 Chinese swimmers are set to compete at the national spring swimming championships, which is scheduled to be held from Tuesday to Sunday in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province.

The rapid development of AI technology in the film and TV industry and the export of China's cultural productions, including TV and film works, are the focus of the ongoing Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2025. Including the International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and Entertainment Pulse events, the expo opened on Monday and runs until Thursday.

A total of 110 artifacts, including pottery and bronze items, unearthed from the Beiting Ancient City site, a key hub along the ancient Silk Road in today's Xinjiang Uygur ­Autonomous Region in Northwest China, have been successfully restored, the Beiting Academy of Archaeological Studies announced on Monday.

When the camera spans across the lush landscapes of Kuliang in Fuzhou, the capital city of East China's Fujian Province, capturing protagonists in vintage costumes engaged in a friendly game of tennis, the audience at the 2nd Maritime Silk Road Documentary Film Festival (MSRDOC) is instantly transported to the bygone era.

New naturalized player Sai ­Erjiniao (Serginho) and two U-20 players who were called up to join China's 27-man roster on Sunday for the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers are set to inject fresh vitality and bring more possibilities to the Chinese national football team.

Tourists are pictured under blossoms at Qianfo Mountain in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, March 16, 2025. As the spring season is coming, flowers are in full bloom across the country.

People attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade in London, Britain, on March 16, 2025. St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated by Irish communities around the world.

Farmers participate in a ceremony marking the start of spring farming in Codoi Township, Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 16, 2025. Ceremonies marking the start of spring farming were held across Xizang on Sunday. The ceremony holds great significance as it marks the beginning of a new year's farming season and serves as a prayer for favorable weather and bountiful harvests. It is considered an important ritual in the farming regions of Xizang.

Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has surpassed Disney's Star Wars: The Force Awakens to secure the fifth spot on the all-time global box office charts on Saturday after crossing 15.1 billion yuan ($2.09 billion) in total earnings, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan.

A newly discovered rectangular chariot and horse pit in Baoji, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province has provided key evidence that the Qin state had already established a tradition of chariot and horse sacrifices during the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC).

Chinese short track speed skaters have shown room for improvement after a lackluster performance at the home short track world championships in Beijing, as they only bagged a silver medal and a bronze medal during the three-day competitions.

The Chinese men's national football team defeated Kuwait 3-1 in a closed-door friendly in Dubai on Sunday, according to CCTV News. The match served as a warm-up for the upcoming third-round matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

While micro-dramas have seen rapid success, their continued growth depends on quality content. With proper regulation and guidance, and stories grounded in reality, the industry can evolve into a more sustainable and high-quality storytelling platform that meets audience expectations.

This year marks the second anniversary of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the GCI on March 15, 2023, during a dialogue between the Communist Party of China and other global political parties held via video link.

Once deemed overshadowed by Japanese anime and U.S. animation, Chinese animation is now experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among younger audiences.

A visitor takes photos of orchids on display at the Prague Botanical Garden in Prague, the Czech Republic, March 15, 2025. An exhibition on orchids is held here from March 7 to 23.

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has surpassed the global box-office earnings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, breaking into the top 5 at the global box office on Saturday with a total box office of 15.2 billion yuan ($20.75 billion).

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing mounting backlash over allegations that he was in a relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The controversy has intensified both in South Korea and in China on Friday, especially after his agency issued an urgent statement acknowledging their past relationship but emphasized that Kim Sae-ron was of legal age at the time.

Bulgarian Ambassador to China Andrey Tehov told the Global Times in a recent interview that thanks to China's policy of opening up wider to the world, more Bulgarians have come to China after its expansion of its visa-free policy to countries including Bulgaria in November 2024.