Students Craft Ocean Art from Recycled Materials to Promote Marine Conservation
Primary students in China create ocean-themed art from recycled materials to raise marine conservation awareness on World Oceans Day.
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Shanghai’s Historic Complex ‘Walks’ Home with 400 Robots
Over 400 robots help relocate Shanghai’s 7,500-tonne Huayanli Shikumen complex, preserving historic architecture during urban revitalization.
Guizhou’s Singing Clay Whistles: Preserving a Cultural Legacy
Explore Guizhou’s ancient clay whistles, a national intangible heritage, through the eyes of inheritor Wang Dengshu, blending art, history, and cultural revival.
Chapter 48: A Banquet on the Long River—Cao Cao Composes Poems; The Northern Army Employs Chained Warships
Pang Tong confesses Xu Shu’s betrayal, and Xu Shu departs to spread rumors that Han Sui and Ma Teng are revolting. Alarmed, Cao Cao sends Xu Shu to guard San Pass. Riding the flagship on a calm Yangtze, Cao Cao banquets his generals beneath a full moon, boasts of conquering the south, and composes “To Drink a Song.” As night falls, he praises his chained warships, convinced of victory. Two former Yuan Shao officers, Jiao Chu and Zhang Nan, volunteer to raid the southern camps in twenty small boats but are slain by Han Dang and Zhou Tai. Observing the north’s fleet return, Zhou Yu rejoices until a banner is ripped by wind, brushing his face—he cries out and collapses, blood flowing, stricken by a dire omen.
China’s Music Industry Nears 500B Yuan Milestone in 2024
China’s music industry reached nearly 493B yuan in 2024, signaling stable growth through innovation and cultural expansion. #ChinaEconomy #MusicIndustry
Gaokao 2025 Kicks Off with Cultural Rituals and Community Solidarity
China’s Gaokao 2025 begins with vibrant cultural traditions and community efforts, highlighting the exam’s role as a collective milestone for students and families.
Jiangsu’s ‘Su Chao’ Football League Scores Big in Tourism Boost
Jiangsu’s grassroots ‘Su Chao’ football league drives tourism and economic growth, attracting 180,000 spectators and boosting local businesses.
Shanghai Film Festival Unveils 400+ Movies for 2024 Edition
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off June 13, featuring 400+ films across 1,500 screenings in the Yangtze River Delta, spotlighting Asian cinema and industry growth.
China Unveils 2.5-Meter ‘King of Masks’ in Guizhou
China discovers its largest Nuo mask – a 2.5-meter wooden artifact carved from a millennium-old tree in Guizhou, revealing ancient cultural practices.
Chapter 47: Kan Ze Secretly Brings a Feigned Surrender Letter; Pang Tong Cleverly Teaches the Linked-Chain Strategy
Kan Ze carries Huang Gai’s forged surrender letter to Cao Cao, only for Cao Cao to unmask the ruse and nearly execute him. Pang Tong, dwelling in disguise by the riverside, emerges to present his “linked-chain” plan: binding warships with iron hooks to prevent scattering in fire attacks. Impressed, Cao Cao orders his blacksmiths to forge the great hooks overnight. Meanwhile, Jiang Gan professes loyalty to Zhou Yu but secretly conveys Pang Tong’s strategy and Wu’s internal dissent back to Cao Cao, who agrees to press the assault. As Wu prepares to defend, Cao Cao readies his fleet for the decisive battle on the river.
China’s 2025 Summer Film Season Unveils 60+ Titles, Boosts Cultural Exchange
China’s 2025 summer film season features over 60 domestic and international titles, including major Hollywood sequels and diverse Chinese productions, alongside nationwide theater discounts.
China Celebrates Heritage Day 2025 in Changsha
China announces Changsha as host for 2025 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, highlighting preservation efforts and cross-cultural engagement.
Chinese Gamer Uzi Enters League of Legends Hall of Legends
Chinese esports legend Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends, celebrating his impact on global gaming and China’s esports growth.
Grassroots Events Drive China’s Tourism Beyond Landmarks
China’s tourism sector embraces grassroots events like community football leagues to drive economic growth and cultural engagement beyond traditional landmarks.
Central Asian Students in Beijing Bridge Cultures Over Shared Lunches
Central Asian students in Beijing share stories and build friendships over lunch, highlighting cross-cultural connections and academic experiences in China.
Chinese Schools Embrace Creativity to Ease Gaokao Stress
Chinese high schools implement creative stress-relief programs to support students ahead of the pivotal gaokao exams, blending academic preparation with mental health initiatives.
Bamboo Forest Run in Zhejiang Celebrates World Environment Day
Runners in Zhejiang’s Anji bamboo forest combined fitness with environmental awareness for World Environment Day, showcasing sustainable tourism in China’s green heartland.
Jiangsu City Football League Scores Big with Culture and Crowds
Jiangsu’s city football league draws thousands, blending sport with culture and boosting local economies during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations.
Xinjiang Artist Alading Asihali Celebrates Homeland Through Music and Storytelling
Xinjiang artist Alading Asihali uses music and storytelling to showcase his homeland’s beauty, challenging stereotypes and inviting global audiences to explore the region’s rich culture.
Chapter 46: Borrowing Arrows with Strange Tactics; Huang Gai Endures Punishment to Present a Secret Plan
Lu Su brings Zhou Yu’s directive to Zhuge Liang, who predicts Cao Cao’s scrutiny and knows that Cai Mao and Zhang Yun’s deaths leave Wu secure. Zhou Yu then tasks Zhuge Liang with producing 100,000 arrows in three days. Secretly, Zhuge Liang borrows 20 boats, links them amid thick river fog, and beats drums to draw Cao’s archers to shoot. When the fog clears, each boat is bristling with five to six thousand arrows, totaling over 100,000. Backbone shaken, Cao Cao regrets his waste. Returning, Zhuge Liang admits that true generals study heaven and earth, foreseeing even the fog. Zhou Yu, witnessing the feat, praises his rival’s divine insight and pledges loyalty.