Medog is nestled at the eastern end of the Himalayas, there the Menpa craftsmen turn sturdy blue-black soapstone into a substantial, smooth, and round stone pot through thousands of strikes and meticulous polishing. The humble yet profound vessel bridges primal tradition and modern civilization, simmering the rich passage of time.
A decade after the international debut of the Hugo Award-winning novel The Three-Body Problem, its author Liu Cixin sat down for an exclusive interview to China Daily online show Cultural Frontline. Liu said his purpose for writing is to inspire his readers to look up at the stars and develop an interest in the universe. Liu also shared his thoughts on a popular trope in modern sci-fi, artificial intelligence, and how it might truly influence humanity.
The latest assistive technologies, rehabilitation equipment, prostheses, barrier-free vehicles and eyeglasses for the partially sighted were showcased over the weekend in Beijing at the Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2025.
Sakya silverware, originating in Sakya county of Xizang, is known for its fine craftsmanship and cultural uniqueness. Handcrafted by generations of silversmiths, it features Tibetan Buddhist and natural motifs that symbolize good fortune. It bears practicality and artistic merits, embodying Tibetan cultural deposits.
China has made significant progress in digitalization, networking and intelligence during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), supporting the high-quality development of the economy and wider society.
