Bookstore of the future

Beijing introduces its first staffless bookstore with facial recognition and automated checkout.

​Water Cube combines Olympic spirit with charitable events

The National Swimming Center, also known as the Water Cube, has sought to provide real help to disadvantaged people in the eight years since its original Olympic mission in 2008.

The new Lara Croft rises

Fifteen years after her debut, "Tomb Raider" heroine Lara Croft is back. In an interview with China.org.cn, the creators of the reboot said they wanted to bring something new to this familiar character.

Qingming Festival: Mix of sadness and happiness

The Qingming Festival falls on April 5 this year. Let's see why the ancient Chinese people chose that date and how it got its name.

Qingming Festival: A dialogue between the dead and the living

Tomorrow, China will remember the dead with a similar occasion, known as the Qingming Festival. However, it is nothing like the festive Mexican way of marking the event, nor is it a day for celebration.

​Water Cube shines blue for 'Children of the Stars'

The National Aquatics Center in Beijing was lit up in blue on April 2 to mark World Autism Awareness Day which has been held worldwide since 2007.

Water Cube lit up blue to raise autism awareness

The 2018 "Light It Up Blue" event, held at Beijing's Water Cube, called for more respect, understanding and acceptance of children with autism.

Illustration exhibition opens for autism awareness

Works winning the Global Illustration Award are displayed at an exhibition in honor of the World Autism Awareness Day in Beijing.

What people know about autism?

April 2 is the World Autism Awareness Day. China.org.cn spoke with people in Beijing to see what they know about autism.

Largest library of probiotics built in China

A Chinese enterprise has built the largest library of probiotics in China and is set to compete with foreign rivals.

Educational reform in China: a Sisyphean exercise?

The overloading of urban students with extra-curricular tutoring on one hand and the disinterest of rural students to schooling on the other hand present equal challenges to China's unending educational reform.

​Diversion project's eastern route transfers 2.5 bln cubic meters of water

China's water diversion project has diverted over 2.5 billion cubic meters of water to dry areas in Shandong province.

Old man with a Samaritan heart aids needy students

At the age of 86, Wang Kunsen, a retired veteran living in comfort, chooses to collect trash by night to earn extra income for disadvantaged university students.

Chinese cake artist stuns the world with historical fondant art

Inspired by Chinese culture, Zhou Yi has a lot to tell about the edible artworks that have gone viral on the internet in China.

Tai chi master proposes academy and worldwide institutes

A tai chi master has proposed the formation of a tai chi academy and institutes around the world to teach and promote the practice and philosophy of the ancient Chinese martial art.