Meet the Chinese youth going from the cities to the countryside

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The unlikely Chinese tourist hotspot in heart of rural Oxfordshire: Why Bicester Village is attracting crowds of visitors from China as social media site Weibo is flooded with adverts promoting high-e

It's one of Britain's most visited tourist attractions, despite hardly being a household name. Bicester Village has become one of the UK's biggest tourist attractions - despite hardly being a household name The outdoor designer outlet shopping centre in Oxfordshire pulls in 7.3million shoppers every year, many of them big spenders from China and the Middle East Bicester Village is …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Intl students explore Qingdao's rural vitalization efforts in Jiaozhou

China Daily

Nearly 20 foreign students from 10 countries including Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Indonesia visited Puji town in Jiaozhou, a county-level city of Qingdao, Shandong. Intangible cultural heritage is not only an important part of China's outstanding traditional culture but also a main driving force for rural vitalization. Visiting the luodian craft exhibition hall at Qingdao Luobei Shijia Cultural Communication Co Ltd, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Respect • Understanding • Exchange: The bright vision of China-US Gen Z

China Daily

The ties between China and the US are intricate and deeply intertwined. On the vibrant stage of this debate and exchange event, Gen Z youth sparked intellectual collisions and shared their perspectives grounded in personal experiences. Adrian Mak from Hong Kong, China, approached the issue from his professional background, asserting that the biggest obstacle between the two nations lies in …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Respect • Understanding • Exchange: The bright vision of China-US Gen Z

China Daily

The ties between China and the US are intricate and deeply intertwined. On the vibrant stage of this debate and exchange event, Gen Z youth sparked intellectual collisions and shared their perspectives grounded in personal experiences. Adrian Mak from Hong Kong, China, approached the issue from his professional background, asserting that the biggest obstacle between the two nations lies in …

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4 weeks ago

Promoting cross-Strait harmony through youth exchanges

China Daily

Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, meets with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Wednesday. Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, arrived in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Wednesday to …

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Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth

China Daily

Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations. This visit marks Ma's second trip to the mainland this year and his third in less than two years, underscoring …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth

China Daily

Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations. This visit marks Ma's second trip to the mainland this year and his third in less than two years, underscoring …

Taiwan Chinese

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Promoting cross-Strait harmony through youth exchanges

China Daily

Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, meets with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Wednesday. During a meeting with Ma on Wednesday evening, Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Youth forge stronger ties

China Daily

Dialogue brings together youth leaders from China and Africa to explore modernization, foster cultural exchange, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. From Dec 7 to 11, organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the event brought together Chinese and African youth leaders in Hubei under the theme "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization". Lamek Aluvilu Nauta, a 38-year-old Namibian …

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People ‘with no friends’ are hiring attractive 'climbing buddies' in China

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1 month ago

People ‘with no friends’ are hiring attractive 'climbing buddies' in China

Hindustan Times

Wendy Chen, a 25-year-old, decided to challenge herself by trekking up Mount Tai, a renowned mountain in eastern China. With no friends available to join her for the five-hour climb, Chen reportedly found an alternative solution—a “climbing buddy.” In China, "climbing buddies" are in demand, with higher fees for attractive ones. Though she felt his photography skills could improve, Chen …

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1 month ago

Staying the course with guochao

China Daily

One of the Chinese mainland's top e-commerce influencers, Li Jiaqi — widely known as the "Lipstick King" for convincing followers to spend billions of yuan on beauty products — made a comeback in August after causing a furor. "The guochao takeouts are nothing but cookie-cutter packaging featuring a comic girl painted with a facial makeup of the Beijing Opera and …

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1 month ago

Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Al Jazeera

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment. Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, South Korea; and Manila, the Philippines – Donald Trump’s popularity among young men who frequent the “manosphere” online has been widely cited as a factor in his re-election as president of the United States. “The country’s laws have become so …

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1 month ago

Youth exchange between China, US celebrated

China Daily

Ambassador applauds initiative for ushering in new chapter of friendship China's ambassador to the US has said that a program encouraging more young people in the United States to study in China is prospering. "It is inspiring to witness the tree of goodwill between our two peoples continuing to flourish, and it is even more exciting to see our young …

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Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

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1 month, 1 week ago

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to coast on the "chosen path" despite facing challenges. Youth born between 1997 and 2012, often referred to as "Gen Z", account for 30 percent of the world's population and are the incoming …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY A recent study by Harvard Graduate School of Education and Indiana University found that an overwhelming majority of American teens face tremendous pressure regarding their achievements, appearance and future. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to …

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About 14,000 young Americans visit China during inaugural year of exchange initiative: Chinese envoy

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1 month, 1 week ago

About 14,000 young Americans visit China during inaugural year of exchange initiative: Chinese envoy

China Daily

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. WASHINGTON - Over the past year, about 14,000 American youths have visited China for exchange and study since the announcement of China's pledge to invite 50,000 young Americans to visit in the next five years, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng …

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1 month, 1 week ago

About 14,000 young Americans visit China during inaugural year of exchange initiative: Chinese envoy

China Daily

Muscatine students learn how to make dumplings in Beijing during their 10-day trip to China in January. WASHINGTON - Over the past year, about 14,000 American youths have visited China for exchange and study since the announcement of China's pledge to invite 50,000 young Americans to visit in the next five years, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese, Arab youths gather in Zhuhai

China Daily

Youths from China and Arab states were urged to promote mutually beneficial endeavors and implement the Belt and Road Initiative at the third China-Arab States Young Political Leaders Forum, which concluded in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Thursday. China has signed cooperative BRI documents with 22 Arab countries and the League of Arab States and implemented more than 200 projects in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Young people form closer bonds with AI

China Daily

Chen Suyue, 26, a game translator. "Instead of writing lines of code, AI handles the heavy lifting, allowing us humans to focus on higher-level tasks like customer communication and decision-making," Chi explained. "The new changes in the job market require young people to constantly upgrade their skills and adapt," Han said. For many young people, like 26-year-old game translator Chen …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Koreans find warm welcome in Shenyang

China Daily

Customers sample rice wine at a stall in the Xita neighborhood of Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 16. "Shenyang is the most suitable place in China for South Korean people," he said. For example, last year, some of the community's South Korean residents reported that the fitness facilities were inadequate, so the subdistrict added equipment suitable for the elderly in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Koreans find warm welcome in Shenyang

China Daily

By WU YONG and CHEN MEILING in Shenyang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-26 07:44 Customers sample rice wine at a stall in the Xita neighborhood of Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 16. "Shenyang is the most suitable place in China for South Korean people," he said. For example, last year, some of the community's South Korean residents reported that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Quzhou presents achievements in becoming child-friendly city

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-11-22 On Nov 20 — this year's World Children's Day, Quzhou in Zhejiang province held a news conference on becoming a child-friendly city. They engaged in study tours, visited child-friendly extracurricular practice bases and friendly neighborhoods, and experienced the rich history of Chinese culture while witnessing the achievements of Quzhou in becoming a child-friendly city. Among the crowd, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inspiring youthful spirit subverts expectations

China Daily

Cheng Si I feel that I didn't do anything earth-shattering in my younger years. I was curious about these young people who choose to pause their life after graduation or put their postgraduate studies on hold, and spend one, two or even three years volunteering in some of China's least-developed places. Before I set out for the weeklong interview trip …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Officials promote 'sister' ties between cities at gathering

China Daily

Yunnan spotted copper attracts visitors at the China International Friendship Cities Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Monday. Exchanges between sister cities are becoming increasingly prominent in today's turbulent international environment, as they help foster mutual prosperity and strengthen people-to-people relationships between nations, officials and experts from various countries said. Peng Qinghua, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Officials promote 'sister' ties between cities at gathering

China Daily

Yunnan spotted copper attracts visitors at the China International Friendship Cities Conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Monday. Exchanges between sister cities are becoming increasingly prominent in today's turbulent international environment, as they help foster mutual prosperity and strengthen people-to-people relationships between nations, officials and experts from various countries said. Peng Qinghua, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

China's youth embrace the great outdoors with gusto

China Daily

Residents enjoy the weekend at Yudu Mountain, a popular destination for hikers, in Beijing last month. Young Chinese, driven by a quest for healthy lifestyles, a desire to forge new friendships, and the influence of social media, are embracing outdoor sports with a passion. Amer Sports, a leading global sports and outdoor brand group, reported a year-on-year revenue increase of …

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2 months ago

Travelers eschew crowds for 'authentic' experience

China Daily

With the arrival of the peak travel season, 30-year-old Ma Xinyu and her friends from Beijing decided to skip the usual tourist spots like Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. "We wanted to escape the usual crowds and explore something different," Ma said, explaining they spent weeks gathering information from social media for a budget-friendly road trip. Once an …

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2 months ago

Travelers eschew crowds for 'authentic' experience

China Daily

With the arrival of the peak travel season, 30-year-old Ma Xinyu and her friends from Beijing decided to skip the usual tourist spots like Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. "We wanted to escape the usual crowds and explore something different," Ma said, explaining they spent weeks gathering information from social media for a budget-friendly road trip. Once an …

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2 months ago

Travelers eschew crowds for 'authentic' experience

China Daily

With the arrival of the peak travel season, 30-year-old Ma Xinyu and her friends from Beijing decided to skip the usual tourist spots like Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. "We wanted to escape the usual crowds and explore something different," Ma said, explaining they spent weeks gathering information from social media for a budget-friendly road trip. Once an …

Travel Social Media China Guangxi Hechi

2 months ago

Travelers eschew crowds for 'authentic' experience

China Daily

With the arrival of the peak travel season, 30-year-old Ma Xinyu and her friends from Beijing decided to skip the usual tourist spots like Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. "We wanted to escape the usual crowds and explore something different," Ma said, explaining they spent weeks gathering information from social media for a budget-friendly road trip. Once an …

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2 months ago

Why Chinese city is cracking down on students' quest for good soup dumplings

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Tens of thousands of students rode their bicycles to embark on a 50-kilometre night journey from their campuses in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan province to the neighbouring city of Kaifeng. However, their late night escapade came to end after authorities took notice tens of thousands of students—known as the "Night Riding Army"—took to shared bikes, embarking on a …

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2 months ago

Over 1 lakh Chinese students embark on late-night quest for soup dumplings, pics viral

Hindustan Times

A trend started by four students in China grew exponentially as over one lakh Chinese students participated in a night-time bike ride in search for good soup dumplings on the streets of Zhengzhou. Thousands of students participate in a bike ride to Kaifeng, in search of soup dumplings, causing a highway to be clogged in Zhengzhou Thousands of students rode …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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2 months, 1 week ago

Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

China Daily

All aromatic ingredients are ground into a fine powder to ensure even burning and a smooth texture. Resting calm Wang Siran, a 32-year-old chemistry teacher who works and lives in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics and sees it as a form of self-expression. "The delicate, minimalistic incense burners, along with the wafting trails of smoke, make …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian destinations perfect for spontaneous trips by young Chinese

China Daily

Young travelers from China are showing an ever-growing enthusiasm for visiting Southeast Asian countries in a more spontaneous travel style and without extensive planning, industry players found. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have become popular overseas destinations for Chinese visitors, fueled by their visa-free entry policies and proximities to China, with many consumers tending to buy tickets one week, and go …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

China Daily

Incense-maker Weng Jianzhi had a fascination with herbs from a young age, sparked by a colorful herb-identification publication he found at a local bookstore. "In traditional incense making, just like in Chinese medicine, balance is key," he said. Zhang said he sensed the younger generation's rising interest in Chinese incense, especially as more people faced the pressures of urban living, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

China Daily

All aromatic ingredients are ground into a fine powder to ensure even burning and a smooth texture. Resting calm Wang Siran, a 32-year-old chemistry teacher who works and lives in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics and sees it as a form of self-expression. "The delicate, minimalistic incense burners, along with the wafting trails of smoke, make …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Gaining a competitive edge

China Daily

Pupils from Wellington College in Shanghai compete in a book relay in August. "Increasingly, I hear multinational companies say they are in China not just because it is a big market or a place for manufacturing but because the country is attractive for its massive talent pool across disciplines and industries and its global perspective and linguistic ability," she says. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian destinations perfect for spontaneous trips by young Chinese

China Daily

Chinese tourists visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, in October. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have become popular overseas destinations for Chinese visitors, fueled by their visa-free entry policies and proximities to China, with many consumers tending to buy tickets one week, and go on their trips the following week, according to a report by Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Southeast Asian destinations perfect for spontaneous trips by young Chinese

China Daily

Chinese tourists visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, in October. Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have become popular overseas destinations for Chinese visitors, fueled by their visa-free entry policies and proximities to China, with many consumers tending to buy tickets one week, and go on their trips the following week, according to a report by Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Enchanting Streets of Ili: Exploring the Legacy of Horse-Drawn Carriage Culture

China Daily

A journey to adventure and warm hospitality awaits in Ili, China. The picturesque streets of Kazanqi folk tourism area showcase the unique blend of traditional architecture and modern amenities. Visitors can explore the charming lanes and corners of the area in a unique horse-drawn carriage, offering a relaxing and authentic experience. The warm hospitality of the locals adds to the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A journey to adventure and warm hospitality

China Daily

A sea of lavender provides a perfect backdrop for tourists in Ili. An elegant, blue horse-drawn carriage makes its way along the road, the rhythmic clopping of hoofs blending with the jingle of bells that echo through the air. It's a novel and certainly a relaxing way for tourists to explore the lanes and corners of the Kazanqi folk tourism …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Rural Paradise Unveiled: Immerse Yourself in the Harvest Season in Chongqing

China Daily

Rural tourism in Chongqing is gaining popularity, with a recent event showcasing a harvest competition in Baoluan township. The area offers a unique countryside tour experience with abundant tourism resources, including Nantianhu Nature Reserve and Shiping Forest Farm. The local government is actively promoting rural tourism by developing a digital farming map and hosting various events and activities. This initiative …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Discovering the Enchanting Charms of Rural China: A Journey Through Diverse Villages and Historical Traditions

China Daily

This article provides a detailed overview of a journalist's three-day journey through rural China, highlighting the warm hospitality and cultural experiences they encountered. The piece showcases the importance of rural revitalization and the positive impact that collaborative efforts between researchers and authorities can have on improving the lives of rural communities.

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Discovering China's rural charms

China Daily

During my stay at Tsinghua University as a visiting student, professor Zhao Yuezhi invited me to take part in a three-day event in Jinyun county, Zhejiang province. Like Haoxi, the local authorities were very welcoming, personally guiding us around the village into one of their major infrastructure solutions: the elevated highway's unused space below the bridges was refurbished with multiple …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Discovering the Enchanting Charms of Rural China: A Journey Through Diverse Villages and Historical Sites

China Daily

This article provides a detailed overview of Renzo Burotto Pinochet's journey to China and his experiences in rural villages. He highlights the warm hospitality and welcoming nature of the Chinese people, and shares insights into the traditional festivals and cultural practices he encountered. The article emphasizes the importance of rural revitalization and the role of universities in promoting sustainable development …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inspiring Minds: Ancient Wisdom of Confucius Resonates with Young People at the Confucius Museum

China Daily

The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

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Immerse Yourself in Ancient Wisdom: Young People Find Inspiration in Confucian Museum

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Immerse Yourself in Ancient Wisdom: Young People Find Inspiration in Confucian Museum

China Daily

The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

Culture Education Inspiration Social Qufu

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates loudly with young people

China Daily

International guests participate in the memorial ceremony for Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Sept 28. YANG GUOQING/FOR CHINA DAILY A ceremony honoring teachers held in Qufu, Shandong province, in late September saw the mass participation of 2,575 students from primary, middle and high schools, including international students. Their collective recitation of classic quotes from the Analects of Confucius echoed …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inspiring Echoes of Confucian Wisdom: A Vibrant Journey Through History at the Confucius Museum

China Daily

The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

Culture Education Inspiration Social Qufu

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China

China Daily

Rural village in Beijing's Pinggu district transforms into a thriving tourist destination thanks to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The village, once an underdeveloped rural area, has become a popular destination for tourists, attracting 30,000 visitors since the launch of its first art festival in July. The village has experienced economic growth and improved the residents' living standards …

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