Culture – China Focus

Beyond Divergence: The Courage to See One Another

The rampant 'China threat' narrative in Western media is undermining serious journalism and damaging productive exchanges between China and Europe.

Remembering the Hump, Eight Decades on

Over eight decades ago, American and Chinese crews flew "the Hump" together, a deadly Himalayan airlift that helped sustain China in the war against Japanese...

China & The World Politics Culture Aug 19, 2026

From Past Glory to Future Innovation: China’s Path Through History and Technology

China is leaving behind the remnants of underdevelopment generated by Western imperialism and resuming its primacy in innovation.

China & The World Science & Technology Culture Aug 18, 2026

Why Do We Understand Each Other Less?

Genuine understanding therefore does not begin with the demand that we share the same gaze. It begins with the recognition that societies possess different...

China & The World Culture Aug 14, 2026

Pursuing Dreams in China

The BRI is a perfect practice of the philosophy of “going together,” connecting young people across countries and inspiring hope for shared prosperity.

China & The World Politics Culture Aug 13, 2026

Storytelling: American Vs. Chinese Style

Rather than spending energy fabricating tales to discredit a rival, it's far better to pour that energy into getting one's own work right, in turn creating a...

China & The World Politics Culture Aug 13, 2026

Global Youth Seek Greener Pastures in China

More young people from around the world are heading to China not merely for a short-term experience, but to study, live, and plan their futures.

China & The World Science & Technology Politics Culture Aug 11, 2026

More Than Letters Home: What ‘Qiaopi’ Carried Across the Seas

Qiaopi show how affection, loyalty and mutual care can bind people together across generations and oceans.

Culture Aug 10, 2026

The SCO at 25: Building Resilience Through Connectivity

As the SCO begins its next chapter, its most enduring legacy may not be the infrastructure it builds, but the confidence it creates.

China & The World Culture Economy Aug 7, 2026

World Heritage Listing Is a New Turning Point for Jingdezhen

Looking ahead, porcelain must find its way back into everyday homes, weaving art into daily life and daily life into art.

China & The World Culture Aug 6, 2026

In Xinjiang, Dance Speaks as Loud as Words

Xinjiang is not a single story. It is many ethnic groups, many traditions, many landscapes and many hands at work.

Culture Jul 31, 2026

The Victory of the Long March, 90 Years On: Where History Meets the Stars

The name 'Long March' endures not because it evokes an epic past, but because it reminds China – and the world – that meaningful progress is never the work...

China & The World Politics Culture Jul 27, 2026