Start of Summer· Hulun Buir China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-05 09:31

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/05/WS69f9486aa310d6866eb46e20.html The Twenty-Four Solar Terms The Twenty-Four Solar Terms is an ancient Chinese system, dividing the year into 24 segments based on the sun's ecliptic position. Developed over millennia, it guides agriculture, culture, and daily life, reflecting environmental changes and promoting harmony with nature in Chinese culture. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/2008143915667070976

Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day Chinese Culturepedia | Updated: 2026-04-30 09:15

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/30/WS69f2ad33a310d6866eb46624.html Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint – no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries. That same pursuit of precision lives on today. Gao Fenglin, a "Great Country Craftsman" awardee, has spent over 40 years welding the "hearts" of more than 160 rockets – with accuracy down to 0.01mm.

The soul of the wetland, burned into reeds By DENG ZHANGYU in Xiong'an | HK edition | Updated: 2026-04-30 08:39

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/30/WS69f2a4e7a310d6866eb465c4.html Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area comprises more than 140 stretches of water, and here, reeds are the water town's most cherished gift. After soaking in the endless blue waters, make sure you don't miss another treasure hidden in this wetland: Baiyangdian reed painting, an intangible cultural heritage you can hold in your hands. These paintings are handmade from native reeds of the lake. With natural textures and exquisite detail, they are light, portable, and carry the living memory of Xiong'an.

Global guests discover Henan's allure By Song Yi in Zhengzhou

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/full_coverage/69fe96bca310d6866eb47a9c Meet in Zhongyuan, Discover China through Henan – 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships in Henan Tour will kick off in Zhengzhou, Henan province on May 11, 2026. Under the theme "Witness the Backbone of Manufacturing, Experience the Splendor of Ancient Capitals," the tour brings together international journalists, foreign online influencers, and Chinese and foreign experts to experience a dynamic and innovative China.

'Paintings within paintings' bridge East and West By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-11 12:19

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/11/WS6a0158eca310d6866eb47eb5.html Standing before the ink paintings of Cui Heling, viewers are touched by the richness of the colors and motifs, which showcase her accomplishments in the classical Chinese painting style of gongbi (meticulous brushwork) under the instruction of noted artists, including Bai Yan and Xu Lei. Viewers are also ushered into a realm where the past and present and the East and West meet in the fantasy scenes Cui has created.

Where art and technology meet By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-12 14:21

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/12/WS6a02c715a310d6866eb4825e.html How do art and technology — as creative forces in the advancement of human civilization —help people explore the world around them and expand their knowledge? That topic was the center of discussions by people from around the world at the recent Global Dialogue on Art and Technology in Beijing. The event, a collaborative effort by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and China Economic Information Service, brought people with cultural and creative backgrounds from both home and abroad to share their insights into themes including the cultivation of quality productive forces, the use of artificial intelligence in artistic creativity, and mutual learning among civilizations through art-technology integration. The Beijing Initiative for Global Dialogue on Art and Technology was also launched at the forum, aiming to further strengthen cooperation and advance the global integration of technology and art.

Poetry travels from Arab world to China By Bai Shuhao in Guangzhou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-11 12:08

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/11/WS6a015667a310d6866eb47eab.html Eight years ago, Syrian poet Adonis, who wrote My Loneliness Is a Garden, wandered through the streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and caught the scent of osmanthus blossoms. He described the fragrance as "sublime and precious". Moved by the encounter, he planted an osmanthus tree and later published Osmanthus, a long poem composed of 50 independent pieces inspired by China.