BY GLOBAL TIMES Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub along the ancient Silk Road and …
Beijing, China: A new chapter in global digital cooperation is set to unfold later this month as the World Internet Conference (WIC) announced the Digital Silk Road Development Forum, which will be held on July 24 in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. Designed to promote international digital trade and deepen global partnerships, the forum will bring together government officials, international organizations, industry …
An American doctoral student at China Medical University has pledged to become a cultural ambassador for Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, after winning a top award for her interpretation of local culture. Fatemeh Nozzari Varkani, 27, received the highest honor in the international student category at the seventh “Most Beautiful Interpreter of Liaoning and Shenyang” Competition on Nov. 23, 2024, …
China and Southeast Asian countries are linked by common mountains and rivers and share a historical bond. China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia have a rich history of cultural exchanges and mutual learning that persists today. “Journey to the West,” “Nezha 2,” scrubbing and sauna in northeast China, Chongqing hot pot… A group of young people from Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and …
China, ancient and mysterious, has always captivated me. Growing up in Yemen, I dreamed of one day immersing myself in this country’s rich history, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. As soon as I graduated from high school, I eagerly packed my bags and set off to study in China. Six years have flown by, and I am now pursuing my …
For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. Shopping events for festival goods centered around Chinese intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are gaining popularity across China in recent years. During a recent event in north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, ICH inheritors demonstrated a wide …
During a live-streaming session, Li Suying, the fifth-generation inheritor of Zhuang brocade in Jinlong township, Longzhou county, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was weaving brocade in front of a wooden weaving machine. Her demonstration drew a crowd of viewers to the live-steaming session, eager to purchase her handiworks for the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year. Li’s booth …
At an embroidery workshop covering nearly 3,000 square meters, over 100 embroidery machines are neatly lined up, producing exquisite embroidered fabrics with vibrant colors and elegant styles depicting flowers, birds, fish, and insects. The workshop belongs to Wenshan Yufurong Ethnic Embroidery Co., Ltd., the largest computerized embroidery enterprise in southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Workers and machines are busy fulfilling orders …
Li Jie, a skilled embroiderer from southwest China’s Yunnan Province, infuses intangible cultural heritage items such as traditional embroidery and silver ornaments with modern fashion elements, creating ethnic costumes that captivate consumers and breathe new life into traditional clothing. Born and raised in an ethnic village in Fuheng township, Yangbi Yi Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Li developed a …
Shenzhen, a dynamic coastal city in south China’s Guangdong Province, has made significant strides in developing its nighttime economy in recent years, with the Yan’gang Night Market emerging as a standout attraction. The market comes to life as night falls, transforming a once-ordinary intersection at Kangyi Road and Yishan Road into a dazzling spectacle of light and energy. This bustling …