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  • Yang Jizhou

    Yang Jizhou

    Yang Jizhou (1522–1620), a native of Quzhou, Zhejiang province, was a distinguished Chinese physician who specialized in zhenjiu treatment during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

    April 14, 2026

  • Feng Zikai

    Feng Zikai

    Best known for his comic paintings, Feng Zikai was also a composer, whose influence is being rediscovered through concerts, exhibitions and new cultural institutions, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai.

    January 19, 2026

  • From tradition to trend

    From tradition to trend

    Traditional Chinese craftsmanship is reborn through youthful innovation and rising international demand.

    November 26, 2025

  • Descendant of Confucius

    Descendant of Confucius

    The musical Nan Kong is set to begin its Singapore and Malaysia tours from Oct 24 to 28.

    October 14, 2025

  • Lishui hosts cross-border literary dialogue

    Lishui hosts cross-border literary dialogue

    A cross-border literary dialogue was held in Liandu district of Lishui, Zhejiang province on Sept 25, bringing together writers and scholars from countries including Turkiye, Iran, Egypt, and Greece with their Chinese counterparts.

    September 26, 2025

  • Scholar: Lu Xun reflects Shaoxing's cultural identity

    Scholar: Lu Xun reflects Shaoxing's cultural identity

    A lecture held in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province, on Aug 31 offered renewed insight into the lasting influence of Lu Xun, one of China's most iconic 20th-century writers, and his deep cultural ties to the city.

    September 1, 2025

  • Ye Qianyu's wartime cartoons go on show in Hong Kong

    Ye Qianyu's wartime cartoons go on show in Hong Kong

    The show runs as part of Hong Kong's official commemoration program.

    August 25, 2025

  • Zhejiang's storytellers rewriting China's online literature

    Zhejiang's storytellers rewriting China's online literature

    East China's Zhejiang province has long been home to a constellation of literary talent. Its digital-age writers are now rising to global reach.

    July 21, 2025

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