Performers stage a dragon dance on Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Sunday during a parade celebrating the Spring Festival holiday, which has ushered in the Year of the Snake.Gao Jing/Xinhua
Sino-EU ties seen as key to global growth
Strengthening China-European Union economic cooperation has become crucial for worldwide economic growth, as the United States' tariff hikes against its key trading partners have cast a shadow over the global economy, said senior trade experts and EU business executives.
DeepSeek rocks US tech industry
Unlike the closed systems of major artificial intelligence companies in the United States, the Chinese startup sensation DeepSeek has embraced an opensource approach.
Visits help enhance cultural understanding
China's decision to implement a visa-free policy for Italian nationals has significantly simplified travel to the country, providing a welcome boost for tourism and business exchanges. Maria Azzolina, president of the Italy-China Institute, believes the policy will encourage more Italians to explore the vast opportunities China has to offer.
EU stands firm as tariff threats loom
BRUSSELS — The European Union insisted on Sunday it would retaliate "firmly" if US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs, as Brussels decried his sweeping measures against Canada, Mexico and China.
Anthems weave together a collective soul
As the sun casts a golden hue across the plains of a township in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region weeks before Chinese New Year, the sound of villagers singing and dancing fills the air during a local cultural festival, as seen on a short video posted across social media platforms.
Game of the brave: dashuhua
Editor's Note: Using a blend of words and visuals, this series explores unique communities and reveals the heart of China through food, architecture, craftsmanship, landscapes and traditions.
'Back baskets line' enlivens Chongqing
Chongqing Rail Transit Line 4 spans approximately 48.5 kilometers, connecting the central urban area with rural regions such as Shichuan town. Every morning, villagers carry bamboo baskets on their backs or pull small carts, taking the subway to the city to sell vegetables and fruits. Line 4 carries the hard work and hopes of countless farmers, conveying the inclusiveness and warm spirit of the city. This is the "line for back baskets", a distinctive and vibrant symbol of Southwest China's Chongqing in 2024.
Web novelist turns into 'dream job' for many
With Chinese online literature becoming a "global cultural phenomenon", such creators and providers are also rapidly expanding overseas as carriers of culture and empowering writers from across the globe with "dream jobs".
Yellow gleams as asset of choice
When Lin Yating sought to enter renowned jewelry outlet Caibai recently, she was taken aback by the bustling crowd despite knowing fully well that the market for gold jewelry would be booming in the run-up to the Chinese New Year.
A MILLION YEARS OF HUMAN HISTORY IN KENYAN MAJESTY
Located 90 kilometers southwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi lies the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site, dubbed the world's "factory of stone tools".This title stems from the large concentration of ancient tools, specifically hand axes, unearthed at the site, which date back millions of years.
AIMING FOR HIGHER GOALS
With the men's team struggling in its World Cup qualifying effort, and the domestic league losing its appeal, Chinese soccer signed off an eventful year craving a healthier future, away from the ill repute of numerous corruption scandals.
