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Painters' village on the canvas as slowdown bites

2016-08-25 08:14

Dafen was once a world-leader in the production of oil paintings, but the fragile global economy and China's slowing growth is forcing artists to adapt to a new reality. Zhou Mo reports from Shenzhen, Guangdong province.

Zhejiang's Longquan celadon rekindles world attention

2016-08-24 15:50

The event "Wonderful G20, Zhejiang Story" highlights the fine Zhejiang cultural character, represented by unique traditional arts such as Longquan celadon.

Primary school Chinese textbooks get fresh new illustrations

2016-08-24 14:49

Primary school students in China will start using new editions of their textbooks this coming September, with new illustrations that will help them understand classic Chinese poems.

Chinese engraving works exhibited in Moscow

2016-08-24 14:06

The opening ceremony of an exhibition of Chinese engravings, hosted by China National Academy of Painting, is held in Moscow, Russia, on Monday, August 22, 2016.

Performance to showcase Yunnan's culture in Beijing

2016-08-24 13:15

Fans of Yunnan's culture will have a chance to witness another facet of its rich traditions on August 25 and 26, when another show from the province, Wonderful Dream of Yunnan, is staged at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing.

Survey shows more effort needed to create healthy workplaces

2016-08-24 13:08

More work needs to be done to create a healthy workplace, and to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases among Chinese workers, a new survey has found.

24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about End of Heat

2016-08-24 11:13

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. End of Heat, (Chinese: 处暑), the 14th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 23 and ends on Sep 6.

Innovative form of dance brings out the animal within

2016-08-24 09:44

Lin Xiuwei, who had been the lead dancer for 10 years at Cloud Gate Dance Theatre created a new dance of body, soul and mind.

Museum seeks fresh souvenir ideas

2016-08-24 09:01

The Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence is inviting young people from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to contribute ideas to create souvenirs for the museum.

'Born in China' in Chinese paintings

2016-08-23 11:16

Let's check out some expensive animal paintings, and go on a grand journey into the wilds of China.

Dance films from 'Dance Camp' bring dance closer to the people

2016-08-23 09:59

As part of National Youth Dance Development, the 2nd "Dance Camp" activities opened at the Chaoyang Nine Theater, Beijing, on Aug 22.

Hezhe ethnic dance drama Wusuli Chuan Ge shines in Beijing

2016-08-23 09:39

The 5th Minorities Art Festival featured the dance drama Wusuli Chuan Ge in Beijing on Aug 22.

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