The Olympic mascot – a cartoonish encapsulation of the host city’s culture and history – is so important, designs are often selected and finalized years before the Games take place.

Arriving in China for a music competition in May, U.S. singer Chante Moore was blown away by her soaring popularity in the Asian country within weeks.

Nearly 400 stunning pieces of French costumes, jewelry, and accessories from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries are on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), telling the story of fashion and attire.

While many are familiar with the seven most powerful states during the turbulent Warring States period (476-221 B.C.) in ancient China, few are aware of the eighth powerful state — Zhongshan State (414-295 B.C.), situated in modern Hebei Province in North China. A new exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum now unveils the little-known history of this mysterious yet influential state.

Readers can find solace and escape at the Rose Bookstore located in the Honey Park (or Xiangmi Park) in Futian District by immersing themselves in stories amid the vibrant hues of blooming Chinese roses.

China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration has issued a circular on the work plan for museum services during the summer season, urging localities to deliver more convenient access to visitors through various means.

​This summer, amid the rising temperatures, the Chinese film market is heating up.

The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from July 17 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Leading Chinese online literature platform China Literature Ltd. (also known as Yuewen) announced the collaboration with the Eiffel Foundation and Bonjour Brand at the 10th Bonjour Brand Forum held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on June 21.

Ying Tianqi, an artist and professor at Shenzhen University, who made his fame in the late 1970s with innovative waterprint woodcut techniques and has since continued to experiment with new ideas and new mediums.

A magic show inspired by the centuries-old Hehu New Residence in Longgang District clinched the prestigious Golden Chrysanthemum Award in the magic category at the 12th China Acrobatics Golden Chrysanthemum Awards National Magic and Farce Competition.

Professor Ge Jianxiong, a respected historian and expert in historical geography, presented a fascinating lecture during the first GBA Cultural Talks event at Mission Hills Dongguan on Saturday.