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Cross-Straits Center of Guoxue

Cross-Straits Center of Guoxue

Pingtan Shell Carving

Pingtan Shell Carving

Cane Shield Exercise

Cane Shield Exercise

Yuyu Lantern Kite

Yuyu Lantern Kite

Taiwan delegation hails creative Guoxue in Pingtan

Taiwan delegation hails creative Guoxue in Pingtan

A Taiwan delegation consisting of over 20 teachers and pupils took a trip on June 7 to the Cross-Straits Center of Guoxue which sits on Taiwan Innovation Park, Southeast China’s Pingtan Island, and were exposed to novel combinations of traditional Chinese cultures and cutting-edge technology.

New book on Tang Dynasty poems focuses on seasons

In the book, titled Sishi Zhishi (Poems of the Four Seasons), scholar Meng Man showcases 32 beautiful poem from the perspective of the 24 Solar terms and Chinese traditional festivals.

Young Chinese usher 'guoxue' into modern era

Young Chinese usher 'guoxue' into modern era

The mission to develop guoxue, the study of traditional Chinese thought and culture, is an arduous journey requiring the effort of today's youth and future generations, experts asserted at a recent education forum in Beijing.

'Journey to the West' puppet show captivates New Zealand students

'Journey to the West' puppet show captivates New Zealand students

The puppet show Three Times Beating Baigujing, an excerpt from the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West, enthralled students in New Zealand during a recent tour showcasing Chinese cultural heritage.

Israelis learn tai chi at Chinese Cultural Center in Tel Aviv

Israelis learn tai chi at Chinese Cultural Center in Tel Aviv

Israelis learn tai chi at the Chinese Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 18, 2018. The Chinese Cultural Center provides locals with a series of courses introducing Chinese culture.

China creates harvest festival for farmers

China has designated a special day for farmers to celebrate the annual harvest, the first festival created by the state specifically for the country's farmers.

How foreigners celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

How foreigners celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

With the Dragon Boat Festival, known as duanwu in Chinese, around the corner, some foreign readers share their experiences of spending the festival in China.

Dragon boats and dumplings

Dragon boats and dumplings

Editor's note: Traditional and fusion cooking styles, regional and international ingredients and a new awareness of healthy eating are all factors contributing to an exciting time for Chinese cuisine. We explore the possibilities.