The National Theater of Britain will screen filmed versions of some of its best live productions in Chinese cinemas this summer - and audiences in the United Kingdom will be able to watch some groundbreaking Chinese productions in London.
Hollywood is looking East, and not just for ticket buyers. It is incorporating more and more Chinese elements into its mega-productions.
As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Shanxi can count on its history to anchor its future.It includes the remarkable Old Town of Pingyao, the impressive Jinci Temple and the majestic Residence of the Former Prime Minister Chen.
Drown them in abundant tomato sauce or dip them in soy sauce. Top them with chives or sprinkle them with parmesan cheese. Eat them with chopsticks or handle a fork and spoon. Call them spaghetti or miantiao.
The beauty of the mountains of Shanxi province may serve as a lure for tourists, but for the villagers that inhabit the region, the spectacular rock formations and climatic extremes have been obstructions as well as a source of awesome pride.
A common greeting in China is the question, "Have you eaten?" It shows the importance of food in the Middle Kingdom. The Chinese are rightfully proud of their cuisine.
At a glance, the Old Town of Pingyao astonishes me. Once a fortified city, then a financial center and now an archeological time capsule filled with 2700 years of history, Pingyao is China's best-preserved ancient community.
With still several months to go before the next Chinese New Year, 57-year-old Chen Jing, a local Chinese entrepreneur, has already eagerly started to prepare for a show to be staged here on the eve of the festival.
A Peking Opera Tour kicked off in Cape Town on Monday, as one of the many Year of China in South Africa celebrations taking place this year.
Mountaineering is a culture deeply steeped in ethics and ideals. It symbolizes how man and nature are intertwined.
An art week ran in Kunming, Yunnan province, from June 11 to 16 accompanying those industrial exhibitions and commercial activities of the China-South Asia Expo, which were held between June 12 and 16.
There is a Chinese saying: “If you want to see the 30-year-old China, you should go to Shenzhen. For the 100-year-old China, go to Shanghai. Visit Beijing for 1,000 years of history. But to witness 5,000 years of history, go to Shanxi province.”
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