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Thousands of relics discovered at Xi'an metro construction site

The archaeological site at the expansion area of Xianyang International Airport, Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /Xi'an Administration of Cultural Herit

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Over 3,500 ancient tombs discovered in NW China's Xi'an

More than 4,600 ancient cultural relics including over 3,500 ancient tombs, were discovered during an expansion project of the Xianyang International Airport in Xi'an,

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Live: View of Xi'an Bell Tower during Spring Festival 2021 – Ep. 4

Xi'an Bell Tower is one of the most popular heritage sites in the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is t

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China basks in festivities ahead of Chinese New Year's Eve

February 11 marks the Chinese New Year's Eve. Cities across China are ready to welcome the upcoming Year of the Ox with traditional decorations or light shows.Citizens

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Spring Festival Gala A to Z: Unforgotten moments during the '10s

Performers sing at the 2012 Spring Festival Gala. /CCTVThe Spring Festival Gala, or "Chunwan" in Chinese, airs on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year when millions of

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Classical music takes center stage

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has started a series of virtual concerts since Monday to welcome the Year of the Ox, which begins on Feb 12. Zhang Xian leads the orchestra of the National Cente

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Books tell story of historic friendship with Central Asia

Relations with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan stretching back millennia documented.Two books telling the history of China-Tajikistan and China-Kazakhstan friendship, respectively, were released recently, a

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Pop star Jay Chou produces racing film

A new car racing movie produced by pop megastar Jay Chou and starring his wife Hannah Quinlivan will be released on Friday.The film's English title, Nezha, refers to the young Chinese deity and pr

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Law expert explains pre-divorce 'cool off' rule

People wait in line before a divorce registration room at a civil affairs bureau in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, January 5, 2021. /CFPThe Civil Affai

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Rare Tang Dynasty murals unearthed in NW China's Shaanxi

Two ancient tombs decorated with rare murals dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities sai

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China's most powerful solid rocket booster conducts test run

China successfully conducted a test run of its most powerful solid rocket booster in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Wednesday.

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China: A week in photos (Dec. 14-Dec. 20)

A flag-raising ceremony marking the 21st anniversary of Macao's return to China was held on Sunday morning at the city's Golden Lotus Square. More than 500 people, incl

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New evidence on ancient methods used to build Terracotta Army found

01:17 Researchers from China and the UK recently uncovered new evidence of the historic production methods used by ancient sculptors to build the mysterious Terracotta

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China extends financial support to major foreign-funded companies

Chinese authorities have urged efforts to extend financial support to major foreign-funded firms to lower their fund-raising costs and help them weather the COVID-19 ec

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Panda cubs celebrate 100-day birthdays in NW China

Three female panda cubs celebrated their 100-day birthdays at Qinling Panda Breeding and Research Center in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, on Dec 6. /VCGThe three

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This 'smart mask' can measure the wearer's vital signs

Professor Chen Xiaodong and Professor Loh Xian Jun display the smart mask and the data readings transmitted to the phone. /NTU With the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become an essential part o

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Paper-tearing artist in NW China honors tradition in innovative way

01:51 An octogenarian in northwest China's Xi'an has created a variety of folklore artworks through tearing and splicing paper.The designs are created without the use o