The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is scheduled to open its second annual session in Beijing on March 5. Here, China.org.cn presents an overview of this political system and its suggested agenda this year.
Last year, the Chinese science fiction sector experienced a significant surge in popularity, achieving numerous milestones. Highlights included the 81st World Science Fiction Convention, the sci-fi blockbuster "The Wandering Earth II" and the TV series "Three-Body."
The Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Families reunite for this festival to celebrate the first full moon of the lunar New Year. This year, it falls on Feb. 24.
The Spring Festival holiday witnessed a roaring start for China's tourism industry, demonstrating people's pursuit for a diverse cultural life.
After February's Spring Festival season, Hollywood blockbusters will flock to China in March in an attempt to woo audiences.
Actress and director Jia Ling's dramatic weight loss for her new film "YOLO" has stunned audiences, yet she aims to impart a message that transcends her physical transformation.
Director Ning Hao stated that his new film, "The Movie Emperor," is essentially a simple art-house-style comedy that focuses on exploring the reasons for and consequences of the lack of communication between people.
As a traditional festival custom, worshiping the God of Fortune on the fifth day of the first lunar month is another important activity that follows the celebrations on the first day. In 2024, this day falls on Feb. 14.
On the fourth day of the first lunar month, families traditionally eat the leftovers of the big dinners made during the past several days. It prevents wasting food and shows respect for families' hard work. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 13.
On the third day of the first lunar month, people tend to sleep late to recover from staying up late on New Year's Eve and the first two days of the holiday. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 12.
On the second day of the first lunar month, a married daughter usually goes back to her parents' home along with her husband and children. Therefore, this day is also called the Day for Welcoming the Son-in-law. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 11.
China.org.cn previews the highly anticipated films coming out this Spring Festival.
The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is on the first day of the first lunar month. It usually falls in late January or early February, heralding the beginning of spring. This year, it falls on Feb. 10.
The New Year's Eve is on the 30th day of the 12th lunar month, the day before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 9. As a symbol of family reunion, the annual New Year's Eve feast is extremely important.
The Couplets-pasting Day is on the 29th day of the 12th lunar month, two days before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 8. Families usually paste Spring Festival couplets to express their wishes for the new year.
