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As the stage lights up, 65-year-old Li Wenshan, whose fans affectionately refer to him as "Grandpa Shanshan," stands at the microphone with his right hand tucked casually in his pocket. In the crowd below, more than 700 youthful faces look up in anticipation. Many had snapped up tickets a month in advance or traveled from other cities just to watch the silver-haired comedian perform live.

Prehistoric cultural site emerges as new cradle of AI innovation2025-10-22
Known for its archaeological ruins that act as a testimony to the existence of Chinese civilization at least 5,000 years ago, Liangzhu, in eastern China's city of Hangzhou, is now becoming an unexpected hub for AI innovation, powered by a growing community of digital nomads and independent developers.

Hong Kong to launch exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization2025-10-18
The Hong Kong Palace Museum announced on Friday that 250 ancient Egyptian treasures have arrived at the museum for the exhibition, "Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums," which will be held from Nov. 20, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026.

2,300-year-old Chinese silk manuscripts finally return home after decades abroad2025-10-14
Silk manuscripts dating back about 2,300 years have been returned to China, 79 years after they were smuggled out of the country, with their return resulting from cooperation between Chinese and U.S. cultural institutions.

Wondrous Xinjiang: Aquaculture thrives in China's Taklimakan Desert2025-10-12
In a remarkable transformation, the barren expanse of China's Taklimakan Desert -- long known as the "Sea of Death" -- is now thriving with aquaculture, yielding a rich variety of high-quality fresh seafood.

Cliffside "sky road" turns isolated valley into summer retreat2025-10-12
The first light of dawn creeps over the rugged cliffs, casting long shadows across the narrow paths of Xiya Valley deep in north China's towering Taihang Mountain.

Museums emerge as hot holiday destinations for young Chinese2025-10-10
Visiting museums has become a new holiday fashion among young Chinese people, as more travelers got off the beaten track during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to enjoy culture and history rather than overcrowded tourist spots.

"Crispy" generation seeks ancient cures for modern stress2025-10-06
Young people were actively exploring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), from consulting renowned doctors at free clinics to tasting medicinal cuisine, at a culture and tourism experience event in east China's Jinan city, hometown of Bian Que, China's ancient medical pioneer.

Unconventional laser dating reveals 86-mln-year-old dinosaur egg in central China2025-10-01
Chinese scientists have determined that a dinosaur egg, unearthed in the mountains along a Yangtze River tributary in central China, is around 86 million years old using an unconventional dating method never before applied to fossil eggshells.

China home to 5.08 million ancient and famous trees2025-09-30
China is currently home to approximately 5.08 million ancient and famous trees that are preserved, as announced at a national ancient and famous tree protection event in south China's Guangzhou city on Monday.

Int'l circus festival opens in China's "hometown of acrobatics"2025-09-29
The 20th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival opened Sunday in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, marking the first time the event's main activities have been held in the country's renowned "hometown of acrobatics."

Chinese online literature draws about 200 million active overseas readers: report2025-09-27
Chinese online literature currently attracts around 200 million active overseas readers from over 200 countries and regions, according to the China Online Literature International Communication Report 2025.

China discover earliest prehistoric city site in lower Yangtze River2025-09-26
Archaeologists have found China's hitherto earliest prehistoric city site in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in eastern Jiangsu Province, dating back some 6,000 years, according to the provincial institute of cultural relics and archaeology.

China's "porcelain capital" goes global with creative new designs2025-09-22
Cai Wenjuan's ceramic speakers and coffee cups sold out within days at a trade fair in Budapest earlier this year. The secret to her success? She had painted the Hungarian national flower on each piece using glazing techniques passed down from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).

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