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As the doors swing open at Beijing's new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid waiters who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays drums and guitars, turning a meal into a futuristic spectacle.

Legendary maestro Mehta rolls back years in China2025-07-31
At 89, the legendary conductor Zubin Mehta has embarked on a new musical journey across China with the Florence May Musical Orchestra, reigniting emotional connections through timeless symphonies and reaffirming his enduring bond with the country.

Steaming ahead: China's rural cafés embrace "coffee+" model for deeper growth2025-07-29
In Daofu, a quaint county in southwest China's Sichuan Province, traditional Tibetan homes have been beautifully transformed into cafés, seamlessly blending international favorites like coffee with local treats such as butter tea and highland barley.

Torch relay for World Games debuts in China, tracing cultural landmarks2025-07-27
As a soft breeze drifted through the morning air, the torch relay for the World Games was held for the first time in the event's history on Saturday, launching from the iconic Sanxingdui archaeological site in southwest China's Sichuan Province and tracing a route through major landmarks of Chinese civilization.

Theme parks heat up summer fun2025-07-24
As summer rolls in, with children out of school, families are flocking to theme parks, making them some of China's hottest summer destinations.

Across peaks and pedals - An Austrian's 20 years powering China's outdoor rise2025-07-19
In July, the Pump Track Qualifier in Weihai, a coastal city in eastern China's Shandong Province, drew crowds of enthusiastic young riders.

New study reveals details of lives of ancient Chinese nobles2025-07-17
Chinese archaeologists have investigated the lives of nobles from the Qin state during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, providing new insights into ancient Chinese social hierarchy, dietary customs and cultural integration.

Shanghai unveils visa, cash incentives for global content creators2025-07-16
Shanghai unveiled a new policy package on Tuesday to establish itself as a global hub for high-quality Internet content creation, offering financial incentives, streamlined visa processes, and tech support to attract creators worldwide.

Centuries-old Chinese opera ignites passion among young people with modern flair2025-07-16
Liu Geni, 11, lit up with excitement as she learned to sing a line of Kunqu Opera under the guidance of a master during a workshop at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

At the gateway to China's resistance, memories of war echo 88 years on2025-07-14
Some 20 kilometers southwest of Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, among the skyscrapers, speeding silver bullet trains, and a web of asphalt roads lies a patch of green.

English-language version of "Ne Zha 2" to hit overseas theaters2025-07-10
An English-language version of "Ne Zha 2" will hit theaters across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in IMAX and 3D from Aug. 22, CMC Pictures said on Wednesday.

Pompeii exhibition opens in central China's Hunan2025-07-09
An exhibition showcasing cultural relics from ancient Pompeii opened Tuesday at the Hunan Museum in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.

Gaming connects Gen Z with traditional culture through digital innovation2025-07-06
Chinese video games are increasingly connecting ancient culture with younger generations. Through immersive digital design and real-world collaborations, homegrown titles are inspiring young players to rediscover traditional arts, driving tourism and reinforcing cultural confidence.

NW China's UNESCO-listed grotto site temporarily closed amid heavy rain2025-07-04
The Maijishan scenic area, home to the UNESCO-listed heritage site Maijishan Grottoes, in northwest China's Gansu Province, has been temporarily closed to visitors since Thursday morning due to heavy rain in the region.

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