From the beginning to the end of 2007, China held cultural exchange years with more than ten nations of the world.
2007 marks the 100th anniversary of modern Chinese drama.
The first international intangible cultural heritage festival was held from May 23 to June 10 in Chengdu.
In recent years, the Chinese government has strengthened efforts to retrieve the precious cultural relics lost overseas.
At the 17th CPC National Congress, President Hu Jintao urged the nation to stimulate cultural creativity, use culture as part of the country's soft power.
The National Center for the Performing Arts is one of new architectural showpieces commissioned by the Chinese government in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
A sunken ship from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) was hauled from its watery grave in December, 2007.
In 2007, debates as to how to best protect historic Chinese architecture multiplied.
History, tradition, and Confucian philosophy made a solid rebound in 2007.
Haibao, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo mascot, was unveiled in Shanghai on Dec. 18.
The China-South Korea Exchange Year Kicks Off
Year of Spain in China
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