Cosplay Craze in the Chinese mainland: From Niche to Mainstream
Discover how cosplay has transformed from a niche hobby to a mainstream cultural movement in the Chinese mainland, blending anime, DIY fashion, and community spirit.
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Vietnamese Student Bridges Cultures Through Her Lens
Nguyen Thi Lan, a Vietnamese student at Tianjin University, uses her camera and social media to bridge cultures between Vietnam and the Chinese mainland while volunteering in her new community.
Bilingual Shadow Puppet Show Wows Teens in Beijing!
A bilingual shadow puppet exchange in Beijing brought US and Chinese mainland teens together through classic tales and hands-on fun, showcasing China’s rich cultural heritage.
Cosplay & Game Expos Drive National Day Travel Boom in China
During China’s eight-day National Day & Mid-Autumn holiday, ACGN fans fueled a tourism boom with cosplay, anime and game expos, breathing new energy into travel.
Smiles Light Up Kai Tak Sports Park on World Smile Day
Discover how Kai Tak Sports Park in the Hong Kong region turned smiles into a universal language on World Smile Day, uniting builders, athletes, and fans.
Dunhuang-Inspired Song Bi Shang Guan Goes Viral with 1.5B Streams
How the 2019 Chinese-style song “Bi Shang Guan” by Zhou Mingcong brings Dunhuang culture to Gen Z with over 1.5B streams and a wave of covers.
Cultural Identity on the Silk Road: Then & Now at 2025 Expo
Explore how the 2025 Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo keeps the spirit of cultural identity on the Silk Road alive, with iconic symbols and diverse voices.
U.S. Treasury Chief Hints at TikTok Deadline Extension: We Will See
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CGTN “we will see” on extending TikTok’s sale deadline, leaving creators and investors on edge.
Xinjiang at 70: Faith, Stability & Progress
Explore how the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has transformed over 70 years, blending faith, stability and progress into a dynamic hub.
Peru & China Celebrate 44 Years of Cultural Ties in Villa Tusan
Discover how Peru and China marked 44 years of cultural ties at the Peruvian-Chinese Cultural Center in Villa Tusan, blending tradition with fresh youth vibes.