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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

In Weifang, Shandong province, kites are not just toys. They symbolize both culture and an industry for the city. Widely known as the world capital of kites, Weifang has a history of flying kites ...

CELEBRATE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF KITES DURING NATIONAL KITE MONTH. Kite lovers, don’t miss two days of family-friendly fun wrapped around the joys of kiting. On Friday, view kites from around the ...

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 ...