An ancient Chinese kite-flying tradition has become a new citizen tool for monitoring air quality in the skies over Beijing. The project, a joint effort between a Chinese graduate student and U.S.

A Chinese kite festival is planned Friday to Sunday at the Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., in Lahaina. The festivities will lift off from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday with interactive martial arts and Chinese ...

An ancient Chinese kite-flying tradition has become a new citizen tool for monitoring air quality in the skies over Beijing. The project, a joint effort between a Chinese graduate student and U.S.

The Air Jordan 5 Low "China" gets its colorful graphics from traditional Chinese kites, according to Nike China's press release marking the official debut of the shoe. The translation of the Chinese ...

WEIFANG, China (AP) — More than 1,000 kites filled the skies of Weifang, an eastern Chinese coastal city that touts itself as the “kite capital of the world,” on Saturday. Locals say there is nothing ...

Chinese kite originated from the Warring States Period (476 BC-221 BC). The deft craftsman Lu Ban was said to be the inventor. His invention had the bird' s name of 'Yuan' (鸢), a kind of bird of ...

WUHAN, China, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the World Kite Cup Mulan Wuhan 2025 & National Sports Kite Championship was held at Mulan Grassland in Huangpi District, central China's Wuhan ...

COURTESY LAHAINA RESTORATION FOUNDATION Busaba Yip Douglas, left, and kite master Robert Loera will present talks at this year's festival. Douglas will discuss ancient Chinese kites and Loera will ...

A kite exhibition is held during the Chinese kite festival in Kalkara, Malta, on June 22, 2022. The Esplora Interactive Science Center in Malta was bustling with activities on Wednesday as students ...

Many Chinese would think nothing of spending 200 yuan ($29) on a big meal or watching a Hollywood blockbuster. But would they pay so much for a kite - often seen as little more than a children's toy.

A Chinese craftsman usually makes a frame of bamboo, which needs cutting and trimming, and then paints the sails in traditional Chinese styles. It is a very laborious process. [Provided to China Daily ...