Lantern craftsman upholds 2,000-year-old tradition in Hangzhou

An 80-year-old man in China's Hangzhou is dedicated to preserving and carrying forward the Xixing lantern-making skills, a 2,000-year-old craft now protected as an intangible cultural heritage.

February 6, 2023

Fireworks show in Hangzhou lights up enthusiasm for 2023 Asian Games

A splendid firework show kicked off in Hangzhou, East China's -Zhejiang province, on Feb 5, which was also -China's Lantern Festival, as a Spring Festival blessing for the Hangzhou Asian Games, which will be held from Sept 23 to Oct 8.

February 6, 2023

The Asian Games, Happy Chinese New Year

February 6, 2023

Firework show staged to celebrate Lantern Festival

A firework show was staged to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province on Feb 5.

February 6, 2023

24 Solar Terms in Hangzhou: Start of Spring

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring (Chinese: 立春), the first solar term of the year, begins this year on Feb 4 and ends on Feb 18. Start of Spring lifts the curtain of spring. After that everything turns green and full of vigor; people clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer.

February 4, 2023

Villages offer best of both worlds

Rural tourism innovation and upgrades have enabled urban travelers to experience the best of both worlds.

February 2, 2023

Belt and Road projects bring jobs to locals

What are the differences between Chinese companies and foreign companies in these endeavors? What have Chinese companies brought to the local population?

February 1, 2023