China as I Lived It… A Journey Through Media, Culture, and Humanity

‘Pursuit of Jade,’ ‘Midnight Temptation’ Lead iQIYI International’s 130% H1 2026 Viewership Surge

iQIYI International’s global viewership rose 130 year-on-year in the first half of 2026, the streaming platform said in a report, crediting a dual-engine strategy that pairs premium Chinese dramas with fast-paced microdramas. All 10 titles on iQIYI International’s top Chinese drama chart for the period were produced in-house, spanning historical epics, contemporary romance and coming-of-age []

From Millennium Xuan Paper to Contemporary Visual Storytelling: China's Intangible Cultural Heritage Sets Off Again

HEFEI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2026 - On June 23, the realist drama Zhong Mo Yuan premiered in the prime-time slot on mainstream television in China. Centered on Xuan paper-making techniques, an element of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, the series uses this centuries-old ...

देशभर प्रदर्शन हुँदै ‘भागदौड’

काठमाडौँ। यही २६ असारदेखि चलचित्र ‘भागदौड’ देशभर प्रदर्शन हुँदैछ। चलचित्रमा बुङ्मतीको प्राचीन सभ्यता, नेवारी कला–संस्कृति तथा त्यहाँ बसोबास गर्ने नेवार, बाहुन, क्षेत्रीलगायत विभिन्न समुदायबीचको सहअस्तित्वलाई उजागर जनाइएको छ। चलचित्रका अभिनेता विशाल पोखरेलका अनुसार परम्परागत प्रथा र आधुनिक जीवनशैलीबीचको सन्तुलनलाई चलचित्रमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ। उनले भने, “चलचित्रमा मैले अभिनेताका रूपमा प्रहरीको पात्रलाई जीवन्त बनाउने कोशिस गरेको []

The China Shift: Shattering the narrative fortress

(NaturalNews) The China Shift exposes how Western media and institutions maintain a false, outdated image of China (bicycles, Mao suits) to fit a Liberal Dem...

Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity 

By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin [] The post Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity appeared first on Vanguard News.

World : Sixty-year-old Lao National Circus Overcomes Chequered History To Tell Nation’s Story 

PHNOM PENH, July 4 (Bernama) -- Nestled among lush mountains and along the banks of the idyllic Mekong River lies one of Laos' best-kept cultural treasures – a circus tradition that has survived revolution, war and decades of hardship.

Chinese Classical Dance

Pure as white porcelain and refined through time, Chinese Classical Dance reveals a beauty that is both delicate and enduring. Every movement carries quiet grace and poise, expressing the timeless elegance and cultural depth of the East. #BlowYourMind

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

What is Global China? w/ Jessica DiCarlo

The post What is Global China? w/ Jessica DiCarlo appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.

Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ star Wai Ching Ho dies at 82

Tributes pour in as co-stars and fans remember the actress behind the iconic Madame Gao. The post Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ star Wai Ching Ho dies at 82 appeared first on BOL News.

China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go Public

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we look at Xiaohongshu’s push to go public and what it reveals about confidence in China’s tech sector.

From birthplace to powerhouse: How China’s development model offers a blueprint for Africa

JIAXING, China — Standing on the shores of Nanhu Lake, the birthplace of the Communist Party of China (CPC), visitors are reminded of how a movement founded more than a century ago has overseen one of the world’s most remarkable economic transformations. Addressing a media delegation from Ethiopia and Rwanda, Professor Deng Yanting, Deputy Director []

Ancient hidden passage in China showcases the pinnacle of Chinese rock art and a rare blend of three faiths

Ancient hidden passage in China showcases the pinnacle of Chinese rock art and a rare blend of three faiths

KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount

KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount

How two village boys transformed China's tech

How two village boys transformed China's tech

Elderly Chinese Women Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’

A viral video captures a group of elderly Chinese women dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” moving in sync with smiles and confidence as they perform the iconic hit.

How a Tribe of Frontier Warriors Built the Kushan Empire–And Sent the First Buddhist Missionaries to China 

Nearly 2,200 years ago, a tribe called the Yuezhi (月氏) from north of the Qilian Mountains on China’s frontiers was pushed out of its homeland by the Xiongnu, a multi-tribal nomad confederation. The Yuezhi fled westward to the upper reaches of the Oxus River basin in Central Asia. As the Indo-Greek kingdoms weakened, they moved []

Kim Jong Un sends Xi Jinping message marking Chinese Communist Party’s 105th anniversary

The message states that the Chinese Communist Party has written a brilliant chapter in the nation’s history

Comment l’innovation alimente la dynamique manufacturière de la Chine

Par Chang Jin, journaliste au Quotidien du Peuple Un moment émouvant survenu lors de la 139e édition de la Foire d’import-export de Chine — plus connue sous le nom de Foire de Canton — est récemment devenu viral sur les réseaux sociaux, tant en Chine qu’à l’étranger. Assistée par un robot-exosquelette développé par la société []

iQIYI International Releases First Half of 2026 Global Trending Content

On July 9, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, released its Global Trending Content for the ...

Too Much Communism in One Photo: AOC Dines with Freshman Tankies While Dalai Lama Watches

Too Much Communism in One Photo: AOC Dines with Freshman Tankies While Dalai Lama Watches

CARTOON: ‘With a Little Help’ from Chinese Friends

Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.

China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch

The Chinese social media was shaken by a Good Samaritan deed that ended in tragedy when an elderly farmer died in a car crash shortly after receiving kind help from an influencer. The influencer, who has dedicated himself to helping farmers in central China’s Henan province and has 84,000 followers, posted a video of himself assisting an 81-year-old farmer on June 25. The influencer, surnamed Zhang, bought all the vegetables the elderly man was selling. The farmer, surnamed Jing, gave Zhang a...

Gadu Doushin

Butoh – the Japanese dance form cherishing imperfection that emerged as the country recovered from the Second World War- Video by MN OriginalWatch on Psyche

Nat Locke: The latest in my Things I’ve Observed in Other Countries series. Welcome South Korea

This time I’m in South Korea and seeing as I’ve been here for, like, days now, I feel qualified to wax lyrical about the things I’ve seen. Let’s call it cultural exchange.

Xi Jinping says resolving Taiwan question is a historic mission of CPC

Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment of the Communist Party of China, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

[Reportage] Decoding the ‘Hefei model’: Four pillars of China’s tech ascent

[Reportage] Decoding the ‘Hefei model’: Four pillars of China’s tech ascent

Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho dies at 82

Wai Ching Ho, the actress known for her work in Marvel projects including “Daredevil,” has died, her family said. She was 82. Ho’s family confirmed her death in a statement. “Her family are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and the many beautiful messages and memories people have shared about our []...Click to read more

From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share

Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.

Google, what happened to the Anasazi culture? [Scary]

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Changan Welcomes South African Media and Dealers to China for an Immersive R&D and Manufacturing Tour

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Changan Automobile recently hosted its Africa Media China Tour, welcoming 10 key South African media representatives and dealers to its global RD and intelligent manufacturing facilities in China. The program provided an in-depth look at Changan’s capabilities in innovation, intelligent manufacturing, vehicle safety and new energy technologies, further strengthening international understanding of []

How Korea shaped its story on the world stage

How Korea shaped its story on the world stage