Dunhuang Murals Inspire Timeless Dance Collaboration
Dancer-researchers bridge ancient mural restoration with modern dance in Dunhuang, creating a time-defying artistic dialogue at historic Buddhist caves.
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Keemun Aroma: Preserving Tradition in Every Sip
Explore Keemun Black Tea’s journey from Chinese cultural heritage to global luxury staple, blending centuries-old craftsmanship with modern appeal.
4 Chinese Villages Earn UN’s Top Tourism Honors
Four Chinese villages gain UN recognition for cultural preservation and sustainable tourism, boosting China’s rural heritage on the global stage.
Kashi’s Cultural Revival: A Guardian’s Story
Kashi local Guli champions Uygur traditions as China’s Xinjiang sees cultural tourism surge, blending ancient heritage with modern vitality.
Jingmai Mountain’s Cobblestone Roads Earn UNESCO World Heritage Status
Yunnan’s Jingmai Mountain becomes UNESCO World Heritage site, preserving tea culture through cobblestone roads that prioritize ecological balance over modernization.
Jingmai Mountain’s Roofs: A Canvas of Ethnic Heritage
Discover how Jingmai Mountain’s rooftops narrate the Blang and Dai peoples’ cultural ties to tea and nature in Yunnan, China.
Xinjiang’s Minority Languages Thrive Amid Global Cultural Shifts
Xinjiang’s ethnic minorities maintain strong native language fluency, contrasting with declining indigenous languages in Western nations, per HKUST analysis.
Guardians of Jiaohe: Preserving History in China’s Turpan
Gulbakram Mumin continues her family’s legacy as a guardian of the ancient Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan, blending history, education, and cultural preservation.
Xinjiang’s Cultural Revival Inspires Global Lawmakers at 2025 Forum
International lawmakers visiting Xinjiang’s Folk Instrument Village gain insights into cultural preservation, sparking ideas for their own regions during the 2025 Legislators Forum in China.
Kazakh Embroidery: Stitching Tradition into Modern Xinjiang
Discover how Hatima Ainaidou preserves 2,000-year-old Kazakh embroidery traditions in Xinjiang, blending cultural heritage with modern enterprise.
Kashi: A Living Museum of Uygur Culture and History
Explore Kashi’s 2,000-year-old living heritage in Xinjiang, where traditional Uygur architecture and crafts thrive alongside modern life.
Uygur Pottery: Ancient Craft Thrives in Modern Kashi
Discover how Uygur artisans in China’s Xinjiang region keep ancient pottery traditions alive through handcrafted creations recognized as national cultural heritage.
Guardians of Civilization: Preserving Asia’s Legacy Through Time
Exploring how generations across Asia protect cultural heritage and historical truth through art, academia, and digital innovation amid conflict and time.
Tianjin’s Historic Buildings Reborn: Balancing Heritage and Modernity
Tianjin’s historic buildings, from banks to churches, are being transformed into modern spaces while preserving their heritage. Explore how the city balances innovation with cultural identity.
CGTN Premieres ‘The Unsung Ally’ to Mark WWII Anniversary
CGTN’s new documentary ‘The Unsung Ally’ revisits China’s pivotal role in WWII, premiering September 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of victory.
Xi’s Xizang Visit Fuels Confidence in Regional Development
President Xi Jinping’s Xizang visit sparks regional development commitments, highlighting agricultural progress and post-disaster recovery efforts.
Potala Palace: Timeless Symbol of Xizang’s Cultural Legacy
The 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Xizang embodies China’s cultural heritage and modernization, attracting global scholars and travelers alike.
Ewenki Herders Preserve Ancient Reindeer Tradition in China’s Snowy Wilderness
The Ewenki people of China’s Greater Hinggan Range maintain an ancient reindeer herding tradition, blending ecological wisdom with cultural preservation through semi-wild practices.
China’s Green Innovations: Bamboo, Clean Energy, and West Lake Preservation
Explore how China tackles plastic pollution with bamboo, stores clean energy, and preserves West Lake’s beauty in a journey with Erik Solheim.
Tianjin’s Clay Art Legacy Lives On Through Master Zhang Yu
Sixth-generation artisan Zhang Yu preserves Tianjin’s soul through Clay Figure Zhang, blending 200-year-old techniques with modern artistic innovation.