In 2023, a series of noteworthy topics have emerged in the Chinese cultural landscape, ranging from international cultural exchange to local creativity contributing to the development of Guochao, or China Chic. This also includes a flourishing domestic film market and literature scene, the rise of modern lifestyles among the youth, a surge in cultural tourism, as well as overall enthusiasm injected by international sporting events nationwide. Each of these reflects the pulse of the times.
China s National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Thursday revealed the country s top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2021, a year that marked the centennial of the birth of modern Chinese archaeology. The 10 outstanding discoveries are the highlights of 32 archaeological projects covering the origin of early human beings, the development of prehistoric culture as well as the historical processes that unified China into a multi-ethnic civilization.