The hunt for an emperor's face By Yang Feiyue | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-22 06:29

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/22/WS6a0f8767a310d6866eb4a023.html Inside the Binyang Central Cave at the Longmen Grottoes in Central China's Henan province, a researcher from the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute holds a small 3D-printed fragment against a weathered stone wall. For a moment, nothing happens. Then the piece clicks into place, its curve fitting perfectly into a shallow groove carved 15 centuries ago.

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

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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.

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.

Cosplay unites generations Amid wigs, costumes and fantasy characters, a mother's support for her daughter becomes a bridge between parents and children. By MENG WENJIE | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-05-13 07:39

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/13/WS6a03ba29a310d6866eb483a5.html Four years ago, Jiang Fuchun rarely wore makeup. Today, in her Shanghai photo studio, she stands beside a vintage piano in a pink wig and Rococo-style dress, her eyes framed by glittering makeup and layers of lace cascading from her skirt. The look is inspired by Identity V, a popular game by China's NetEase Games — one of many anime and video game characters Jiang has learned to recreate since stepping into the world of cosplay.

Artist shares her world in purple By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-15 11:46

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/WS6a069729a310d6866eb48d1e.html Purple has dominated in Cao Yawei's recent creations. She has unveiled her latest Purple Planet series at the Illuminati Fine Art space in Hong Kong, displaying a thriving purple world drawn on her rich experiences in geology and art, and living in various cultures. The exhibition, Purple Planet — Awakening, gathers installations, sculptures and ink works on paper to form a space that endlessly unfolds before those who step into Cao's world of myth and vigor.

Embracing Cultures: The warmth of heartbeat in an AI age chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-27 11:05

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/27/WS69eed288a310d6866eb45b72.html This episode of "Embracing Cultures" features a fascinating conversation with renowned sci-fi author Chen Qiufan. The author explores what it means to create in an AI era and how "originality" needs to be redefined. Chen argues that while AI can handle phrasing and wording, it can't replicate the raw, unique life experiences and visceral emotions that define the human condition. The conversation also delves into the best way to tell Chinese stories and how Chinese literature can reach a global audience.