Despite demonstrating significant anti-tumor potential as an artemisinin derivative,artesunate faces delivery efficiency challenges due to low water solubility and insufficient targeting specificity.To improve the del...Despite demonstrating significant anti-tumor potential as an artemisinin derivative,artesunate faces delivery efficiency challenges due to low water solubility and insufficient targeting specificity.To improve the delivery efficiency,we engineered three artesunate(ART) derivatives,AC_(15)-L(linear),AC_(15)-B(branched),and AC_(15)-C(cyclic) with distinct aliphatic chain architectures.Unexpectedly,we observed that AC_(15)-C exhibited superior cytotoxicity against 4T1 breast cancer cells,and had the highest binding affinity for Lon protease 1(LONP1)(-72.6 kcal/mol).Subsequently,disulfide bond-containing lipid-PEG(DSPESS-PEG2K) modified chain architecture-engineered ART derivatives nanoassemblies(NAs) were developed to mitigate solubility-related limitations while enhancing targeting precision.Molecular docking and experimental validation demonstrated that ART derivatives inhibited LONP1 through hydrophobic interactions while preserved Fe^(2+)-mediated Fenton-like reaction activity.In vitro and in vivo evaluations demonstrated that AC_(15)-C NAs outperformed free ART and other NAs,suppressing 4T1 tumor growth via dual action:LONP1-directed mitochondrial proteostasis collapse and reactive oxygen species(ROS) amplification through Fe^(2+)-ART interactions.This study elucidated a novel anti-tumor mechanism of ART through the rational design of derivatives with spatially configured aliphatic chains,and developed reductionresponsive NAs to provide an advanced delivery strategy.展开更多
Rabies is caused by infection of rabies virus(RABV)and remains a serious threat to the global public health.Except for the requirement for cold chain and high cost of human rabies immune globulin,no small molecule dru...Rabies is caused by infection of rabies virus(RABV)and remains a serious threat to the global public health.Except for the requirement for cold chain and high cost of human rabies immune globulin,no small molecule drugs are currently available for clinical treatment of rabies.So,it is of great importance to identify novel compounds that can effectively inhibit RABV infection.Artesunate(ART)and dihydroartemisinin(DHA),two derivatives of artemisinin,are widely used for treatment of malaria in adults and children,showing high safety.In this study,we found that both ART and DHA were able to inhibit RABV replication in host cells at a low concentration(0.1μmol/L).The antiviral effects of ART and DHA were independent of viral strains and cell lines.Pre-treatment with ART or DHA for 2 h in vitro did not affect the viral replication in host cells,implying that ART and DHA neither reduced the viability of RABV directly nor inhibited the binding and entrance of the virus to host cells.Further studies revealed that ART and DHA inhibited RABV genomic RNA synthesis and viral gene transcription.Treatment with ART or DHA(5 mg/kg)by intramuscular injection improved,to some extent,the survival rate of RABV-challenged mice.Combination treatment with derivatives of artemisinin and mannitol significantly improved the survival rate of RABV-challenged mice.The results suggest that ART and DHA have a great potential to be explored as new anti-rabies agents for treatment of rabies.展开更多
Purpose： The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-tumor effects and analyze the mechanism of artesunate （ART） action on breast cancer in vivo using tumor transplanted nude mice. Methods： The human b...Purpose： The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-tumor effects and analyze the mechanism of artesunate （ART） action on breast cancer in vivo using tumor transplanted nude mice. Methods： The human breast tumor cell line MCF-7 was transplanted into nude mice, and the animals were treated with various doses of ART alone or in combination with cyclophosphamide （CTX） or normal saline （NS）. The tumor inhibitory effects were observed and compared, and the ultrastructural morphology of the transplanted tumor cells was observed by electron microscopy. The apoptosis rates and cell cycle status were detected by flow cytometry （FCM）. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins p53, Bcl-2, Bax and Caspase-3 were detected by immunohistochemistry and IGF-IR was detected by western blot. The expression correlation for these proteins was also analyzed. Results： The tumor inhibition rates in the low dose ART group, high dose ART group, CTX group and combined drug therapy group were （24.39±10.20）%, （40.24±7.02）%, （57.01±5.84）% and （68.29±5.1）%, respectively. The cell cycle was arrested in phase G0/Gt after treatment with ART. The expression of Bcl-2 was significantly reduced, and the expression levels of Bax and Caspase-3 were significantly increased in the ART group compared to the negative control saline group. There was no significant difference detected in p53 expression. The Bcl-2 level was negatively related to Bax and Caspase-3. The western blotting results showed IGF-IR downregulation. Conclusions： ART inhibits the growth of MCF-7 breast tumor cell xenografts in nude mice. The anti-tumor mechanism of ART for human breast carcinoma in nude mice might be correlated with the alteration of apoptosis related protein expression, which may further induce apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.展开更多
Introduction: Healthcare practitioners in Côte d’Ivoire have reported low efficacy rates for the Artemether-Lumefantrine (AL) combination in treating uncomplicated malaria. This study aims to compare the therape...Introduction: Healthcare practitioners in Côte d’Ivoire have reported low efficacy rates for the Artemether-Lumefantrine (AL) combination in treating uncomplicated malaria. This study aims to compare the therapeutic responses of two generic formulations of this antimalarial agent, Artéfan® and Coartem®, which have been available in Côte d’Ivoire’s healthcare facilities since 2008. Method: We conducted a comparative analysis of a bi-centric clinical trial in Côte d’Ivoire, evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of Artéfan® in Daloa and Coartem® in Ayamé between 2018 and 2019, following the WHO’s 42-day protocol. The primary evaluation metric was the Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at day 42 (D42) post-PCR correction. Results: A total of sixty-two patients were included at each site. The fever clearance time was 24 hours in both Daloa and Ayamé. Parasitic clearance occurred in 48 hours in Daloa and 72 hours in Ayamé. In the per-protocol analysis at D42, the ACPR was 92% in Daloa and 98% in Ayamé, with no significant difference noted (p = 0.1). Conclusion: Artéfan® and Coartem® exhibited statistically equivalent therapeutic efficacy. Nonetheless, the Artemether-Lumefantrine combination warrants further surveillance due to notable re-infestation rates.展开更多
One of the keys to the inheritance and utilization of shadow play art in kindergartens is to select valuable, appropriate and classic shadow play art resources. Our garden insists on the identification from the perspe...One of the keys to the inheritance and utilization of shadow play art in kindergartens is to select valuable, appropriate and classic shadow play art resources. Our garden insists on the identification from the perspectives of culture, art, education, regional characteristics and other aspects, carries out the collection and optimization of shadow play art resources, and has established a shadow play art resource bank serving the learning and development of young children;Based on the early childhood development, it explores the educational, appropriate and innovative principles of shadow play art resources applied in early childhood education. By adopting measures such as strengthening teachers culture to lead the curriculum, and enhancing teachers professional level of art education, teachers ability to use shadow play art resources will be enhanced, and a bridge of home-based collaborative education will be built, so that shadow play art can truly live and be inherited.展开更多
At 82,master craftsman Zhu Bingren,China’s preeminent copper artist,continues to dynamically evolve his ancient heritage,proving that true preservation lies in innovation and bringing tradition into the contemporary ...At 82,master craftsman Zhu Bingren,China’s preeminent copper artist,continues to dynamically evolve his ancient heritage,proving that true preservation lies in innovation and bringing tradition into the contemporary world.THE copper art should not be confined to display cases,believes artist Zhu Bingren.From living rooms to fashion runways,and from the Great Wall in Beijing to the Louvre in Paris,the Chinese master craftsman brings his metal creations to life in diverse settings.展开更多
China’s booming performing arts sector is reshaping cultural experiences and creating vibrant new spaces for leisure,tourism and creativity The year 2025 marked a period of vigorous expansion for China’s performing ...China’s booming performing arts sector is reshaping cultural experiences and creating vibrant new spaces for leisure,tourism and creativity The year 2025 marked a period of vigorous expansion for China’s performing arts sector,as the industry evolved from a traditional entertainment field into a comprehensive engine of cultural consumption.展开更多
The fertile soil of the countryside is also rich in artistic inspiration.“If farmers pick up a brush,they can become artists.If one devotes oneself wholeheartedly to something,a stroke of genius will follow,”said Mi...The fertile soil of the countryside is also rich in artistic inspiration.“If farmers pick up a brush,they can become artists.If one devotes oneself wholeheartedly to something,a stroke of genius will follow,”said Miao Huixin,a cultural envoy to Shengfeng Village in Youchegang Town,Xiuzhou District,Jiaxing City,Zhejiang Province.展开更多
目的探讨影响男男性行为者(men who have sex with men,MSM)人类免疫缺陷病毒(human immunodeficiency virus,HIV)感染者确诊后快速启动抗病毒治疗(antiretroviral therapy,ART)的相关因素,为临床制定针对性干预策略提供依据。方法选取2...目的探讨影响男男性行为者(men who have sex with men,MSM)人类免疫缺陷病毒(human immunodeficiency virus,HIV)感染者确诊后快速启动抗病毒治疗(antiretroviral therapy,ART)的相关因素,为临床制定针对性干预策略提供依据。方法选取2021年3月至2022年9月在北京佑安医院性病艾滋病门诊所有新诊断的成人MSM HIV感染者作为研究对象。通过问卷调查收集社会学及人口学信息,并从医院电子病历系统提取临床资料。根据确诊后14 d内是否启动ART,将研究对象分为快速治疗组(Rapid组)和非快速治疗组(非Rapid组)。采用t检验或χ^(2)检验进行单因素分析,并使用二元Logistic回归模型分析快速启动ART的独立影响因素。结果共纳入研究对象353例,其中Rapid组256例(72.5%),非Rapid组97例(27.5%)。单因素分析显示,独居状态、主动寻求HIV检测、认为快速启动ART有必要及身边有HIV感染的朋友/同伴,在两组间差异均具有统计学意义(χ^(2)分别为5.902、4.573、4.709、7.037,均P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,主动寻求HIV检测、和家人朋友或者同伴居住及身边有HIV感染者是愿意快速启动ART的独立促进因素(OR值分别为2.062、1.970、2.128,均P<0.05)。结论主动寻求HIV检测、身边有感染者同伴以及和家人朋友或者同伴居住的MSM HIV感染者,在确诊后更易快速启动ART,临床应重点关注和引导不具备相关条件的感染者,加强关爱和支持,以提升其快速启动治疗率。展开更多
This study investigates how to pedagogically integrate ideological education with competency development in the Intercultural Communication course,a challenge arising from China’s dual reform contexts of the New Libe...This study investigates how to pedagogically integrate ideological education with competency development in the Intercultural Communication course,a challenge arising from China’s dual reform contexts of the New Liberal Arts initiative and the national curriculum ideology policy.As global interactions intensify,cultivating foreign language professionals who possess both firm cultural confidence and sophisticated intercultural competence have become a critical educational imperative.This exploratory study investigates how a three-dimensional“Value-Knowledge-Competency”framework can guide the redesign of course content,task design,and assessment to achieve organic fusion.Drawing on qualitative data from a case study,it analyzes specific implementation pathways,synthesizes teacher and student feedback,and discusses the resultant challenges and broader implications for foreign language curriculum reform.The findings suggest that such an integrated approach can effectively synergize value guidance with skill cultivation,though its success hinges on overcoming issues related to pedagogical naturalness,resource allocation,and standardized evaluation.展开更多
Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,...Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.展开更多
Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com As head of the Department...Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com As head of the Department of Chinese Studies at the Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,I lead the oldest Chinese Studies department in Malaysia.展开更多
A Tibetan art form bridges the past and present and connects cultures around the world.THANGKA,a unique form of Tibetan sacred painting,is gaining prominence globally due to its vibrant colors,exquisite craftsmanship,...A Tibetan art form bridges the past and present and connects cultures around the world.THANGKA,a unique form of Tibetan sacred painting,is gaining prominence globally due to its vibrant colors,exquisite craftsmanship,and profound religious and cultural significance.With the acceleration of globalization,this symbol of Tibetan culture that combines artistic expression with spirituality has become a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West.Recently,China Today spoke to Yixi Puncog,art collector and council member of the China Association for Preservation and Development of Tibetan Culture,to learn more about Thangka art,its role in international exchange,and how it is enhancing China’s cultural soft power.展开更多
What is an apt description of a suona performance?"Full of the rustic flavor of China's folk arts,"one might argue.Liu Wenwen,in her 30s,has been playing suona,a traditional Chinese woodwind instrument,f...What is an apt description of a suona performance?"Full of the rustic flavor of China's folk arts,"one might argue.Liu Wenwen,in her 30s,has been playing suona,a traditional Chinese woodwind instrument,for nearly 30 years.She believes the unique sound of suona should be heard on international stages.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program (No.XLYC2403107)the Excellent Youth Science Foundation of Liaoning Province (No.2024JH3/10200046)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education (No.LJ212410163015)。
文摘Despite demonstrating significant anti-tumor potential as an artemisinin derivative,artesunate faces delivery efficiency challenges due to low water solubility and insufficient targeting specificity.To improve the delivery efficiency,we engineered three artesunate(ART) derivatives,AC_(15)-L(linear),AC_(15)-B(branched),and AC_(15)-C(cyclic) with distinct aliphatic chain architectures.Unexpectedly,we observed that AC_(15)-C exhibited superior cytotoxicity against 4T1 breast cancer cells,and had the highest binding affinity for Lon protease 1(LONP1)(-72.6 kcal/mol).Subsequently,disulfide bond-containing lipid-PEG(DSPESS-PEG2K) modified chain architecture-engineered ART derivatives nanoassemblies(NAs) were developed to mitigate solubility-related limitations while enhancing targeting precision.Molecular docking and experimental validation demonstrated that ART derivatives inhibited LONP1 through hydrophobic interactions while preserved Fe^(2+)-mediated Fenton-like reaction activity.In vitro and in vivo evaluations demonstrated that AC_(15)-C NAs outperformed free ART and other NAs,suppressing 4T1 tumor growth via dual action:LONP1-directed mitochondrial proteostasis collapse and reactive oxygen species(ROS) amplification through Fe^(2+)-ART interactions.This study elucidated a novel anti-tumor mechanism of ART through the rational design of derivatives with spatially configured aliphatic chains,and developed reductionresponsive NAs to provide an advanced delivery strategy.
基金We thank Dr.Xianzhu Xia(Academy of Military Medical Sciences)for providing the CVS-11 virus.We thank Dr.Zhenfang Fu(Huazhong Agricultural University)for providing the CVS-24 virus.This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0500400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31772742)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(2015A03031103).
文摘Rabies is caused by infection of rabies virus(RABV)and remains a serious threat to the global public health.Except for the requirement for cold chain and high cost of human rabies immune globulin,no small molecule drugs are currently available for clinical treatment of rabies.So,it is of great importance to identify novel compounds that can effectively inhibit RABV infection.Artesunate(ART)and dihydroartemisinin(DHA),two derivatives of artemisinin,are widely used for treatment of malaria in adults and children,showing high safety.In this study,we found that both ART and DHA were able to inhibit RABV replication in host cells at a low concentration(0.1μmol/L).The antiviral effects of ART and DHA were independent of viral strains and cell lines.Pre-treatment with ART or DHA for 2 h in vitro did not affect the viral replication in host cells,implying that ART and DHA neither reduced the viability of RABV directly nor inhibited the binding and entrance of the virus to host cells.Further studies revealed that ART and DHA inhibited RABV genomic RNA synthesis and viral gene transcription.Treatment with ART or DHA(5 mg/kg)by intramuscular injection improved,to some extent,the survival rate of RABV-challenged mice.Combination treatment with derivatives of artemisinin and mannitol significantly improved the survival rate of RABV-challenged mice.The results suggest that ART and DHA have a great potential to be explored as new anti-rabies agents for treatment of rabies.
基金Province Science Fund for Young Scholars (No. QC05C46)Science Foundation from Health Bureau of Heilongjiang Province (No. 2005-47)
文摘Purpose： The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-tumor effects and analyze the mechanism of artesunate （ART） action on breast cancer in vivo using tumor transplanted nude mice. Methods： The human breast tumor cell line MCF-7 was transplanted into nude mice, and the animals were treated with various doses of ART alone or in combination with cyclophosphamide （CTX） or normal saline （NS）. The tumor inhibitory effects were observed and compared, and the ultrastructural morphology of the transplanted tumor cells was observed by electron microscopy. The apoptosis rates and cell cycle status were detected by flow cytometry （FCM）. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins p53, Bcl-2, Bax and Caspase-3 were detected by immunohistochemistry and IGF-IR was detected by western blot. The expression correlation for these proteins was also analyzed. Results： The tumor inhibition rates in the low dose ART group, high dose ART group, CTX group and combined drug therapy group were （24.39±10.20）%, （40.24±7.02）%, （57.01±5.84）% and （68.29±5.1）%, respectively. The cell cycle was arrested in phase G0/Gt after treatment with ART. The expression of Bcl-2 was significantly reduced, and the expression levels of Bax and Caspase-3 were significantly increased in the ART group compared to the negative control saline group. There was no significant difference detected in p53 expression. The Bcl-2 level was negatively related to Bax and Caspase-3. The western blotting results showed IGF-IR downregulation. Conclusions： ART inhibits the growth of MCF-7 breast tumor cell xenografts in nude mice. The anti-tumor mechanism of ART for human breast carcinoma in nude mice might be correlated with the alteration of apoptosis related protein expression, which may further induce apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.
文摘Introduction: Healthcare practitioners in Côte d’Ivoire have reported low efficacy rates for the Artemether-Lumefantrine (AL) combination in treating uncomplicated malaria. This study aims to compare the therapeutic responses of two generic formulations of this antimalarial agent, Artéfan® and Coartem®, which have been available in Côte d’Ivoire’s healthcare facilities since 2008. Method: We conducted a comparative analysis of a bi-centric clinical trial in Côte d’Ivoire, evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of Artéfan® in Daloa and Coartem® in Ayamé between 2018 and 2019, following the WHO’s 42-day protocol. The primary evaluation metric was the Adequate Clinical and Parasitological Response (ACPR) at day 42 (D42) post-PCR correction. Results: A total of sixty-two patients were included at each site. The fever clearance time was 24 hours in both Daloa and Ayamé. Parasitic clearance occurred in 48 hours in Daloa and 72 hours in Ayamé. In the per-protocol analysis at D42, the ACPR was 92% in Daloa and 98% in Ayamé, with no significant difference noted (p = 0.1). Conclusion: Artéfan® and Coartem® exhibited statistically equivalent therapeutic efficacy. Nonetheless, the Artemether-Lumefantrine combination warrants further surveillance due to notable re-infestation rates.
文摘One of the keys to the inheritance and utilization of shadow play art in kindergartens is to select valuable, appropriate and classic shadow play art resources. Our garden insists on the identification from the perspectives of culture, art, education, regional characteristics and other aspects, carries out the collection and optimization of shadow play art resources, and has established a shadow play art resource bank serving the learning and development of young children;Based on the early childhood development, it explores the educational, appropriate and innovative principles of shadow play art resources applied in early childhood education. By adopting measures such as strengthening teachers culture to lead the curriculum, and enhancing teachers professional level of art education, teachers ability to use shadow play art resources will be enhanced, and a bridge of home-based collaborative education will be built, so that shadow play art can truly live and be inherited.
文摘At 82,master craftsman Zhu Bingren,China’s preeminent copper artist,continues to dynamically evolve his ancient heritage,proving that true preservation lies in innovation and bringing tradition into the contemporary world.THE copper art should not be confined to display cases,believes artist Zhu Bingren.From living rooms to fashion runways,and from the Great Wall in Beijing to the Louvre in Paris,the Chinese master craftsman brings his metal creations to life in diverse settings.
文摘China’s booming performing arts sector is reshaping cultural experiences and creating vibrant new spaces for leisure,tourism and creativity The year 2025 marked a period of vigorous expansion for China’s performing arts sector,as the industry evolved from a traditional entertainment field into a comprehensive engine of cultural consumption.
文摘The fertile soil of the countryside is also rich in artistic inspiration.“If farmers pick up a brush,they can become artists.If one devotes oneself wholeheartedly to something,a stroke of genius will follow,”said Miao Huixin,a cultural envoy to Shengfeng Village in Youchegang Town,Xiuzhou District,Jiaxing City,Zhejiang Province.
文摘目的探讨影响男男性行为者(men who have sex with men,MSM)人类免疫缺陷病毒(human immunodeficiency virus,HIV)感染者确诊后快速启动抗病毒治疗(antiretroviral therapy,ART)的相关因素,为临床制定针对性干预策略提供依据。方法选取2021年3月至2022年9月在北京佑安医院性病艾滋病门诊所有新诊断的成人MSM HIV感染者作为研究对象。通过问卷调查收集社会学及人口学信息,并从医院电子病历系统提取临床资料。根据确诊后14 d内是否启动ART,将研究对象分为快速治疗组(Rapid组)和非快速治疗组(非Rapid组)。采用t检验或χ^(2)检验进行单因素分析,并使用二元Logistic回归模型分析快速启动ART的独立影响因素。结果共纳入研究对象353例,其中Rapid组256例(72.5%),非Rapid组97例(27.5%)。单因素分析显示,独居状态、主动寻求HIV检测、认为快速启动ART有必要及身边有HIV感染的朋友/同伴,在两组间差异均具有统计学意义(χ^(2)分别为5.902、4.573、4.709、7.037,均P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,主动寻求HIV检测、和家人朋友或者同伴居住及身边有HIV感染者是愿意快速启动ART的独立促进因素(OR值分别为2.062、1.970、2.128,均P<0.05)。结论主动寻求HIV检测、身边有感染者同伴以及和家人朋友或者同伴居住的MSM HIV感染者,在确诊后更易快速启动ART,临床应重点关注和引导不具备相关条件的感染者,加强关爱和支持,以提升其快速启动治疗率。
基金Funding Source:2024 Heilongjiang Province Higher Education Teaching Reform Key Research Project.Project Name:Practice and Exploration of Curriculum-Based Political Education in the Intercultural Communication Course Under the New Liberal Arts Framework(Grant No.SJGZB2024063).
文摘This study investigates how to pedagogically integrate ideological education with competency development in the Intercultural Communication course,a challenge arising from China’s dual reform contexts of the New Liberal Arts initiative and the national curriculum ideology policy.As global interactions intensify,cultivating foreign language professionals who possess both firm cultural confidence and sophisticated intercultural competence have become a critical educational imperative.This exploratory study investigates how a three-dimensional“Value-Knowledge-Competency”framework can guide the redesign of course content,task design,and assessment to achieve organic fusion.Drawing on qualitative data from a case study,it analyzes specific implementation pathways,synthesizes teacher and student feedback,and discusses the resultant challenges and broader implications for foreign language curriculum reform.The findings suggest that such an integrated approach can effectively synergize value guidance with skill cultivation,though its success hinges on overcoming issues related to pedagogical naturalness,resource allocation,and standardized evaluation.
文摘Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com As head of the Department of Chinese Studies at the Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,I lead the oldest Chinese Studies department in Malaysia.
文摘A Tibetan art form bridges the past and present and connects cultures around the world.THANGKA,a unique form of Tibetan sacred painting,is gaining prominence globally due to its vibrant colors,exquisite craftsmanship,and profound religious and cultural significance.With the acceleration of globalization,this symbol of Tibetan culture that combines artistic expression with spirituality has become a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West.Recently,China Today spoke to Yixi Puncog,art collector and council member of the China Association for Preservation and Development of Tibetan Culture,to learn more about Thangka art,its role in international exchange,and how it is enhancing China’s cultural soft power.
文摘What is an apt description of a suona performance?"Full of the rustic flavor of China's folk arts,"one might argue.Liu Wenwen,in her 30s,has been playing suona,a traditional Chinese woodwind instrument,for nearly 30 years.She believes the unique sound of suona should be heard on international stages.
