17+ hour, 54+ min ago  (191+ words) In an 8.8-meter-tall automated plant factory in Chengdu, Sichuan province, rows of lettuce bathe in red light on 20-layer cultivation racks and grow at twice the normal rate. The vertical farm facility, covering just 100 square meters, was developed by the…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago  (132+ words) Painting the space between cultures'China Daily - Global Edition Painting the space between cultures The oil paintings of Fu Rao, now based in Germany, reflect the influence of romanticism and expressionism. He has developed a compelling visual language defined by ambiguous…...

19+ hour, 31+ min ago  (535+ words) Under a vivid orange sunset, the sea glittered like a carpet sprinkled with diamonds. A swirling chaos of white wings and hungry shrieks, gulls wheeled and dived toward a churning patch of water, breaking to reveal several dark gray Bryde's…...

12+ hour, 33+ min ago  (233+ words) Marking the 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera this year, Zhejiang Satellite TV's Yue Opera Spring Festival Gala held its fourth edition, propelling the traditional art form " currently regarded as the second-largest opera genre in China " to new heights of popularity. According…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago  (353+ words) TIANJIN " In the exhibition hall of Tianjin Flying Pigeon Cycle Manufacture Co, a row of vintage bicycles stands as a testament to a storied past. As the manufacturer of China's first domestically produced bicycle, Flying Pigeon, a national treasure, it…...

20+ hour, 11+ min ago  (361+ words) Born into a family of artisans, Pasang Dekyi, a 20-something inheritor of Xizang embroidery, has dedicated herself to sustaining this 600-year-old intangible cultural heritage by weaving tradition into contemporary life. "Xizang embroidery is not something to hang on a wall…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (450+ words) Firmly gripping a pair of ice axes while carefully securing his boot crampons on the frozen wall, Zhang Wei felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. "It's so cool to go ice climbing right in the city," the 28-year-old software…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (712+ words) As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, US officials are stepping up security preparations for what is expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, while warning that funding uncertainties may affect readiness across multiple agencies. The tournament, set…...

14+ hour, 18+ min ago  (726+ words) Automakers from around the world showcased their latest vehicles at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, with an emphasis on new electric vehicles. The event, which will be open to the public from April 3-12 at the Javits Center…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago  (146+ words) Artist gifts thousands of works to alma mater'China Daily - Global Edition Artist gifts thousands of works to alma mater On the Central Academy of Fine Arts' birthday, April 1, the institution received a generous gift from a former student and colleague:…...