The National Ballet of China staged the ballet La Chauve-Souris, or The Bat, during the National Day holidays at Beijing's Tianqiao Theatre. Ending its run on Monday, the show, a classic work by French dancer and choreographer Roland Petit, was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the artist, who worked with the Chinese ballet company for the […]
Wearing a shabby helmet and riding a scooter up and down on the bumpy dirt road, she finally drove to the door of a student's house but saw someone coming to propose marriage. She yelled at the matchmaker, "If she were your daughter, at such an age, are you willing to let her get married?" […]
The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 kicked off in the Macao Special Administrative Region on Sunday night, offering audiences a feast of music and a dazzling stage. This event was not only a vibrant cultural feast but also a vivid portrayal of the achievements in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, […]
A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called on the UN Security Council to take urgent actions to deescalate the Lebanese-Israeli situation. "The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security," Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said in remarks at the Security Council briefing on the Lebanese-Israeli […]
During the National Day holidays, a formation of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels arrived in the Arctic Ocean for joint patrols with the Russian coast guard, marking the first time CCG vessels have entered the Arctic Ocean. The first entry of CCG vessels into the Arctic Ocean has significantly expanded the CCG's operational range in […]
China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York on Monday. According to media reports, Israeli strikes Monday on Lebanon killed at least 558 people as of press time, in what is considered the deadliest barrage since […]
Shandong Taishan midfielder Valeri Qazaishvili (right) scores against Central Coast Mariners of Australia during their AFC Champions League Elite League Stage first-round match in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province on September 17, 2024. The Chinese team won 3-1. Photo: VCG
Editor's Note: From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional medicine, and from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritages weave a rich tapestry of Chinese identity, decorating the various facets of contemporary Chinese people's lives. In this series, the Global Times culture desk will walk readers through China's most renowned traditions. For centuries, the essential […]
Chinese mainland Olympians are currently visiting Macao right after their Hong Kong visit, participating in various activities, sharing their experiences and teaching local youths. By strengthening the bond between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, the visits are not merely a sports tour but a cultural exchange, an emotional connection, and a demonstration of […]
As flocks of visitors explored the 2024 Beijing China Art International Fair on Thursday, they found Chinese culture elegantly embedded in cultural collections and relics. Under the theme of "Collection: Painting a better life together," this year's fair is being held at Beijing Antique City. The event adopts both online and offline methods to facilitate […]