2026 Spring Festival China Daily Special

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/specialcoverage/2026springfestival Steed to unlock vibrant spirit Ⅹ chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-24 07:00 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/24/WS699cdbfaa310d6866eb39db1.html

Exploring China's Xixia Imperial Tombs with Yuanxi chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-12 15:17

Exploring China's Xixia Imperial Tombs with Yuanxi chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-12 15:17 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/12/WS68720bfaa31000e9a573ba83.html China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday. An old photo captures the mysterious silhouette of the Xixia Imperial Tombs beneath the Helan Mountains. These ancient rammed-earth platforms are powerful traces of history and enduring symbols of cultural fusion. From the Xixia gilt bronze bull statue and the constructional component chiwen to the Tangut script inspired by Chinese characters, each artifact is a legacy of shared creativity. Today, Yuanxi, China Daily's digital host, invites you to journey through this layered past and discover the grandeur of interactions and exchanges among the Chinese ethnic groups.

Ancient Xinjiang city tells story of an exchange hub on the Silk Road By WANG RU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-12 07:44

Ancient Xinjiang city tells story of an exchange hub on the Silk Road By WANG RU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-12 07:44 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/12/WS69b1fe6ca310d6866eb3d52c.html At a crossroads of the ancient world, where the goods and beliefs of the East and the West mingled for centuries, archaeologists continue to piece together a story of diversity.

Digital preservation brings Altay's history alive By Fang Aiqing,Shi Xuefan and Mao Weihua | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-09 07:49

Digital preservation brings Altay's history alive By Fang Aiqing,Shi Xuefan and Mao Weihua | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-09 07:49 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/09/WS69ae0b1da310d6866eb3c98d.html A cultural relic will never be younger than it is today. Holding this notion close, grassroots heritage conservationist Zoya Baqit views her core mission as to preserve the cultural essence embodied in these relics at this very moment and share their charm with more people.

Silent steles, hidden history Photographs reveal the forgotten Ming-era story carved into two neglected stone monuments in Beijing and their links to a vanished temple By YAO JINGTANG | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-12 06:56

Silent steles, hidden history Photographs reveal the forgotten Ming-era story carved into two neglected stone monuments in Beijing and their links to a vanished temple By YAO JINGTANG | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-12 06:56 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/12/WS69b1f342a310d6866eb3d4ea.html Two exquisitely carved ancient stone steles stand alone at the easternmost end of Tucheng (Earth City Wall) Park. The park, officially named the Yuan Dadu (Khanbaliq)City Wall Relics Park, is located north of the North Third Ring Road in Beijing.

Authors Pu Lizi and Wang Shiyue shine at HK International Literary Festival chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-03-13 15:33

Authors Pu Lizi and Wang Shiyue shine at HK International Literary Festival chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-03-13 15:33 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/13/WS69b3bde0a310d6866eb3db35.html Celebrated contemporary Chinese authors Wang Shiyue and Pu Lizi recently participated in the 25th Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF), engaging in a series of high-profile literary exchanges that drew enthusiastic crowds.

Deputy to NPC strives to boost Jilin's agricultural industry By Xu Lin and Liu Mingtai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-03-13 17:09

Deputy to NPC strives to boost Jilin's agricultural industry By Xu Lin and Liu Mingtai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-03-13 17:09 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/13/WS69b3d460a310d6866eb3db64.html Deeply rooted in the black soil of Northeast China's Jilin province, Han Fengxiang, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, has been exploring an innovative agricultural production model to increase grain yield and quality with smart agricultural equipment.