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An exhibition celebrating the relationship between music and traditional Chinese art has opened in New York, offering visitors an immersive look at China's cultural heritage. Titled "The Unheard Melody: Exhibition of Music in Chinese Paintings," the exhibition features a curated collection of ancient Chinese paintings inspired by music during the Song Dynasty (960–1127). Using interactive displays, projected artwork and traditional Chinese music, the exhibition invites visito

NBA legend Yao Ming inspired hundreds of young athletes as he attended the 15th Yao Foundation Basketball Season National Finals in Enshi, Hubei Province. The tournament brought together basketball teams from rural primary schools across China, with Yao encouraging participants both on and off the court. The championship game delivered a thrilling finish as Tuanjie Primary School from Fujian Province defeated Fuyan Town Central School from Yunnan Province 79-77, securing vict

Shenzhen is emerging as a popular destination for international visitors eager to experience China's latest technological innovations firsthand. Among the city's attractions is a four-storey 6S Robot Store in Longgang District, which showcases a wide range of humanoid and service robots used in homes, restaurants, healthcare and eldercare. Visitors can interact with robotic dogs, watch robots prepare and serve meals, test artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses and even

The Chinese film Dear You, also known as Love Letters to Grandma, premiered in Jakarta, Indonesia, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on Friday. The movie tells the story of "qiaopi"-letters and remittances sent by overseas Chinese to their families in China-and explores themes of family, love and heritage through the memories preserved in those messages. The premiere attracted guests from the political, business and cultural sectors of both China and Indonesia and re

China has launched a new public welfare programme aimed at inspiring young people through a blend of revolutionary history and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics. The 2026 "Caring for Growth, Lighting Up Hope" initiative was launched at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the Ice Ribbon, to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long Marc

China says it will safeguard the interests of its companies after the United States imposed new restrictions on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security concerns. The new measures, announced by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), expand its list of restricted technology products. Beijing has criticized the move as protectionist, arguing that it unfairly targets Chinese firms and could disrupt global technological cooperation. Foreig

Chinese scientists have completed an updated geological map of the entire Moon, providing one of the most detailed representations of the lunar surface to date. The 1:5 million-scale map was produced by researchers at the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and incorporates the latest findings from China's Chang'e lunar exploration programme and other international lunar studies. The map identifies more than 13,000 impact craters, 81 impact basins, 14

China has commissioned the world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg floating wind platform, marking a major milestone in offshore renewable energy development. The platform, known as Haiyou Anlan, has been connected to the power grid serving the Lufeng oilfield in the South China Sea, according to operator China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The project showcases China's advancements in floating wind technology and is expected to support the expansion of offshore wi

The Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda commemorated the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations with a cultural event highlighting the growing relationship between the two countries and the benefits of people-to-people exchanges. The celebration brought together former scholarship recipients, professionals, and other individuals who have studied or trained in China. Many shared their experiences of living in the country and spoke about the educational and profes

China has announced a series of retaliatory measures against the United States, including tighter export controls on drones and sanctions against six American companies, following Washington's latest trade restrictions linked to national security and allegations of forced labour. The announcement comes shortly after the United States introduced new tariffs on Chinese goods, along with products from dozens of other countries, escalating trade tensions between the world's two l

Dear Editor, The recent column on the expansion of Chinese-owned supermarkets (Guyana Chronicle August 3, 2026) has sparked an important conversation about foreign investment and competition in Guyana. However, while scrutiny of any sector is healthy, the discussion must be grounded in facts rather than speculation. For thousands of Guyanese families, these supermarkets have brought undeniable benefits. They have improved access to affordable groceries and household essential

China's Blue Silk Road Initiative could create new opportunities for the Caribbean in areas such as maritime development, tourism, trade and climate resilience, according to speakers at a regional forum in Trinidad and Tobago. The topic was explored during the "China-Caribbean Cooperation Amid a Changing World" conference hosted at the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business. Dr. Char Yu, Director of the Institute of Latin America Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sc