AI education booming as China cultivates talent

China is now fostering AI education in universities by improving the curriculum and promoting interdisciplinary research.

Turning tourism into a cultural industry

With Dragon Boat Festival round the corner, it's time to think about how to enrich tourism with traditional culture.

A tribute to trier

Karl Marx's statue in his hometown infuses philosopher's soul with art, writes its sculptor Wu Weishan.

Digital reading does not need to be superficial

More than half of the people surveyed said they prefer digital reading to reading books, according to a survey report published by the Chinese Academy of Press and Publication last week.

China-Kenya ties in culture, agricultural technologies bearing fruits

​The China-Kenya partnership in culture and transfer of agricultural technologies is bearing positive results that include enhanced friendship and food security, directors of the Confucius Institute at Egerton University told Xinhua during a recent interview.

Brown: China now a 'central force'

Kerry Brown believes China is now a global player in a way that it has never been before.

University of Cambridge seeks closer ties with China

​Cooperation with new academic powerhouse of China is at the top of the agenda for the new vice-chancellor of the prestigious University of Cambridge.

Contest on Chinese language helps cultural understanding

Thomason said she has studied Chinese language for three years and it is a great fun to attend the contest .

Remakes of classics – salute to original story or lack of creativity?

The classic Chinese folktale Legend of the White Snake will have another TV remake, drawing much ire from the country's netizens.

Aamir Khan's 'Secret Superstar' eyeing success in China

​Indian actor-producer Aamir Khan is the symbol of Indian films for many Chinese people and is affectionately known there as Uncle Aamir.