News & Insights Across Asia
Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Asia and beyond, featuring film, music, art, theater, and lifestyle trends that shape global culture.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival opens January 1, celebrating the New Year with dazzling displays inspired by the “Classic of Mountains and Seas.” Experience vibrant culture and tradition in the heart of Shanghai.
Discover how classical Chinese gardens, though limited in space, encapsulate nature’s vastness with water, rocks, plants, and poetic architecture, reflecting the elegance of traditional culture.
Since joining the China-Laos Railway in 2021, young ethnic Dai train attendant Yu Hanlun has reconnected with her roots and gained confidence, embarking on a journey of personal and professional growth.
China showcases its cultural wonders from the Grand Canal heritage site and the Harbin Ice and Snow World festival to Great Wall conservation efforts and culinary bridges in Uganda.
The Happy Coast 2025 Super Lantern Festival has kicked off in Shenzhen, dazzling visitors with stunning lantern displays and showcasing China’s intangible cultural heritage.
The intricate Gaomi dough sculptures, featuring flower-shaped steamed buns, captivated visitors at Beijing’s ‘Celebrating the Chinese New Year’ Spring Festival exhibition, blending culinary art with heartfelt tradition.
China Media Group unveils 2024’s top 10 archaeological discoveries from China and around the world, revealing groundbreaking insights into ancient civilizations.
Discover the traditional craft of lacquer harvesting, the vital first step in creating exquisite lacquerware. Learn how artisans collect and refine resin, preserving a cultural heritage that spans generations.
Discover the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, a stunning example of 19th-century architecture and a treasure trove of Chinese art reflecting the rich heritage of the Chen family.
Master Sun Delong, over 80 years old, has dedicated his life to Tai Chi Plum Blossom Praying Mantis Boxing. Trained since childhood, he now teaches students worldwide, exemplifying true Kung Fu spirit.
Ancient Qinqiang Opera meets modern gaming at the 2024 Shanghai Counter-Strike Major, showcasing a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures through the music kit ‘Hualian’ (Painted Face).
The Qingcheng Palace complex in Beijing’s Temple of Agriculture has reopened after restoration, inviting visitors to explore the 15th-century royal site where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests.
China unveils its top buzzwords of 2024, reflecting significant social and technological trends shaping the nation and the world, from ‘integration’ and ‘intelligence’ to ‘digital transformation.’
China Media Group has released the promotional video for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, marking the first celebration after the Spring Festival’s recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tourists in Hainan are delighting in desserts that blend coconut and pandan flavors, showcasing the island’s unique culinary traditions.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival lights up New Year’s Day with snake-shaped lanterns celebrating the upcoming Year of the Snake, offering a vibrant cultural experience until February 12, 2025.
A new dance drama unveiling the stories of the Dazu Rock Carvings and their skilled sculptors will debut at Beijing’s Poly Theatre, celebrating 400 years of history and cultural heritage.
Harbin Ice and Snow World opened, marking its 26th year and drawing thousands of visitors. The park features snow sculptures, ice castles, and winter sports as Harbin readies for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Beijing will host the 2025 Masters Cup Ballroom Dance Open from April 9 to 13, 2025, uniting the global ballroom dance community in a landmark event focused on professionalism and artistic excellence.
On December 20, 2024, Macao SAR celebrated its 25th anniversary of return to China with a grand gala showcasing its rich East-West cultural heritage.