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Why Can't We Let Go of Summer? A Chinese Reflection
As China marks Start of Autumn, a Xinhua photo essay captures the universal emotional attachment to summer—from gaokao season to graduation farewells.
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Culture
Jingpo Sword Dance Goes Viral: A Cultural Phenomenon
The Jingpo sword dance, a traditional ethnic performance from Yunnan, has gone viral across China, blending ancient heritage with modern AI music.
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Culture
Jingdezhen: Porcelain Capital Wins UNESCO World Heritage
Jingdezhen, China's thousand-year Porcelain Capital, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first porcelain-themed site on the list.
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Culture & Heritage
Chinese Intangible Heritage Shines at 2026 World Cup
Three young Chinese artisans bring Yuxian paper-cutting, Fahua ceramics, and Miao embroidery to officially licensed 2026 World Cup products.
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Culture & Society
Qingyang Sachet Craft Goes Global, Lifting Rural Communities
Qingyang sachet craftsmanship from Gansu is going global with new innovations, creating wealth for local communities and empowering rural women.
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CultureEntertainment
Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations Sweep Across China
Nationwide Dragon Boat Festival events across China feature dragon boat races, zongzi making, and intangible cultural heritage showcases.
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CultureSports
China's Cultural Scene: Dragon Boat Festival to World Cup
From lighter zongzi to a Chinese World Cup referee and Shanghai's grassroots football revolution — a snapshot of China today.
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CultureSociety
Beijing's Buyi Bookstore: 24 Years of Planting Seeds
Beijing's Buyi Bookstore has weathered digital disruption, live streaming booms, and 13 relocations. Owner Hu Tong on why he keeps pushing the cart.
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Culture and SocietyTravel
Dragon Boat Festival Sweeps China as Travel Surge Booms
China celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with traditional customs as 2.2 million daily cross-border passengers expected and South Korean tourism surges 29%
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CultureEducation
Jiangxi Restores Academy Masters After Century-Long Hiatus
Jiangxi's five major academies appoint Shanzhang (masters) for the first time since the late-Qing reforms, marking a milestone in cultural revival.
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Culture & Society
Dragon Boat Festival: China's Heritage Meets Modern Commerce
China's Dragon Boat Festival drives booming sales of zongzi and festive goods as intangible heritage fuels a surge in traditional small commodities.
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CultureEntertainment
Hit TV Drama Sparks a Qinqiang Opera Renaissance in China
A hit TV drama 'The Protagonist' is driving a cultural revival of Qinqiang (Shaanxi opera), drawing millions of young Chinese to a 2,000-year-old art form.
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