The guzheng（古筝 gǔzhēng）, which dates back 3,000 years, has played an integral part in Chinese music history. The instrument has been popular for centuries because of its beautiful timbre, broad range, rich performance skills, and strong expressive power. | Learn Chinese

Discover the intricate process of crafting the ancient zither, a musical instrument with roots tracing back thousands of years. From selecting fine wood to stringing with precision, experience the artistry that brings this timeless sound to life. | Across Asia

Parisian performance mixing Chinese music and martial arts impresses audience A video of a young Chinese woman playing the #zither and another practicing #martialarts in front of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in #Paris has become a social media hit. In the video, Ling Yun, born in Southwest #China's #Sichuan Province in 1998, performs martial arts with a Chinese fan, while Peng Jingxuan, born in Central China's Hunan Province in 1995 who is studying harp at the National Conservatory of Music i