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Shanghai Shines: Light Festival Illuminates Mid-Autumn Festivities

My News2025-10-0703 mins

Experience Shanghai’s dazzling light festival celebrating Mid-Autumn and National Day, with lasers, lanterns and art installations until October 18.

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany Named Sole UNESCO Director-General Candidate

My News2025-10-0702 mins

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany, former tourism minister and Egyptology professor, is the sole candidate for UNESCO director-general, heading to final approval in Samarkand this November.

How Chinese Silk Put Venice on the Map

My News2025-10-0603 mins

Discover how Chinese silk traveled the Silk Road to Venice, sparking Europe’s silk industry and inspiring generations of artisans.

Supermoon Lights Up This Year’s Mid-Autumn Festival

My News2025-10-0601 mins

Discover where to catch the 2023 supermoon during the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 6, with top moon-viewing spots across the Chinese mainland.

Creative Mooncakes Shine at China’s Mid-Autumn Festival

My News2025-10-0602 mins

Discover how local twists and cultural symbols are shaping creative mooncakes for China’s Mid-Autumn Festival on October 6, uniting families under the full moon.

Desert Colors: Dolan Farmers Paint a Brighter Future

My News2025-10-0503 mins

Dolan farmers on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert paint everyday life in vivid colors, blending cultural heritage and modern creativity for a brighter future.

Beijing Blooms: Floral Magic Brightens Golden Week

My News2025-10-0503 mins

Beijing’s streets burst into vibrant floral color this Golden Week, blending tradition and nature in a stunning city-wide celebration.

Pumpkin Art Exhibition Lights Up Urumqi’s Shirenzigou Scenic Area

My News2025-10-0402 mins

Discover Urumqi’s Shirenzigou 3rd Pumpkin Art Exhibition blending carved pumpkins, DIY workshops, and science fun during the Chinese mainland’s National Day and Mid-Autumn holidays.