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Ancient bronze ornament testifies to 'dragon-horse spirit'

"Dragon-horse spirit" (龙马精神; longma jingshen) is a Chinese idiom frequently used as a blessing, wishing the recipient the endurance of a horse and the divine strength of a dragon— a life full of vitality and the courage to forge ahead.

The Sunny Side of Winter

Yiwu merchants ride a winter sports boom as"Made in China" winter gear heats up the global economy.

Ningxia Hui People's Hua'er Folk Songs

Hua'er, literally meaning "flower," is a genre of folk songs created and sung by the Han, Hui, Tibetan, Dongxiang, Mongolian, and other ethnic groups in Gansu and Qinghai provinces as well as Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China. The tradition took shape during the early Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). It is named hua'er because females are often likened to flowers in the lyrics.

Biography of a city

The publication of Urumqi: A Biography by cultural historian Du Xuewei in 2024 marked a seminal moment in the historical scholarship of China's northwestern frontiers.

Report on China's language services unveiled in Beijing

launch event for the"Annual Report on the Development of Language Services in China (2025)" was held in Beijing on Monday, along with a seminar on the report.

Book on Global Governance Initiative launched in Beijing

The multilingual editions of"Global Governance Initiative: Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity" was released at the Global Governance Forum (2026) in Beijing, Jan. 24, 2026. The book is published by Foreign Languages Press.

Books revisit China's history, dialogue, and global cooperation

Publishing houses under China International Communications Group (CICG) have launched a new series of publications exploring China's historical contributions and its approach to global dialogue and cooperation. Covering topics from wartime memory and historical truth to the Belt and Road Initiative and the concept of a shared future for humanity, the books seek to foster understanding, dialogue, and consensus among international audiences.

Zhu Bingren: Copper Artist Extraordinaire

At 82, master craftsman Zhu Bingren, China’s preeminent copper artist, continues to dynamically evolve his ancient heritage, proving that true preservation lies in innovation and bringing tradition into the contemporary world.

Ningxia Museum

At the Ningxia Museum, visitors can dive into the history of the mysterious Western Xia Dynasty, as well as cultural and ethnic exchanges that occured along the ancient Silk Road centuries ago.

China Today Salon opens in Shenyang

The China Today Shenyang Salon was inaugurated Wednesday in Heping district, Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province. The international platform aims to share China's stories and promote cultural and economic exchange. Several strategic cooperation agreements were also signed during the event.

Silk Road video creation program holds screenings in Xi'an

On Jan. 18, outstanding works from the Youth Bonds on the Silk Road – International Youth Video Exchange Program were screened in Xi'an. More than 60 young participants from 15 countries attended the screening event, engaging in exchanges and dialogues on video creation and cross-cultural creativity.

3rd edition of documentary film project IP Plan launches in Beijing

The second showcase of the "Image Possibilities" Coproduction Plan (IP Plan), along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Jan. 15. The IP Plan events are jointly organized by CICG and its partners.