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Into Chinese Art: Where the heart belongs

2025-03-26 10:42

Why does traditional Chinese painting defy the rules of Western perspective? Why is light and shadow absent from the world of ink wash painting? As Chinese ink animation gains global attention, how does classical landscape painting respond to the evolving artistic landscape of our time?

Shanghai set to host final of 10th Chinese Theatre Award

2025-03-25 15:50

The final competition of the 10th Chinese Theatre Award — Plum Performance Award, will be held in Shanghai from May 8 to 21.

Online drama fires up new and old investigations

2025-03-25 10:32

The popular online drama Unnatural Fire shines a spotlight on fire investigators, a specialized group trained to determine whether a fire is accidental or intentional.

Artist Chiharu Shiota's 'mysterious' works on display in Beijing

2025-03-24 15:10

Hollowed rocks that look interesting in a strange way, a rugged abandoned wooden boat from which a growing tree is peering out, and vintage chairs from suburban flea markets, are some of the objects used by Chiharu Shiota, the Osaka-born artist, to construct a world that is serene, beautiful and mysterious.

Chinese conductor opens Novosibirsk festival

2025-03-24 15:05

On March 19, the 12th edition of Trans-Siberian Art Festival opened at the Arnold Kats State Concert Hall, in Novosibirsk, Russia. For the first time, a Chinese conductor was involved at the opening ceremony.

Emerging artist debuts futuristic pop culture works

2025-03-24 15:01

The ComplexCon Hong Kong International Pop Culture Festival took place from March 21 to 23 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, bringing together global artists and designers. Emerging artist Chen Yanran made her third consecutive appearance, debuting original works that fuse futuristic themes with cutting-edge pop culture aesthetics.

Innovative projects shine at tourism competition

2025-03-24 14:58

The Badaling Culture and Tourism Group on Thursday held its first tourism product innovation competition, which concluded after a monthlong collection of 32 creative submissions.

Inspirational 'key' carer serves community elders in Hubei

2025-03-24 07:52

WUHAN — Yu Wenying, a household name in her community in Central China's Hubei province, is easily recognizable by the jingling keys at her waist, with each one belonging to an elderly resident she cares for.

Chinese tourists redefine bucket list

2025-03-24 07:43

For decades, China's tourism industry was driven by a race for iconic landmarks, mass tour groups and the pursuit of "checklist travel". But the rising disposable income and increasingly rich offers from tour suppliers have reshaped the way people explore the country, according to the recently published Green Book of China's Tourism compiled by the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Digital nomads' shifting landscapes

2025-03-24 07:22

Picture this: Trading the monotonous hum of fluorescent office lights for the soothing rhythm of tropical ocean waves or the quiet buzz of a cozy cafe in a centuries-old village. This is reality for digital nomads, a growing community of remote workers who blend work, passion and travel into a seamless lifestyle. In South China's Hainan province, this trend is rapidly evolving from a niche movement into a thriving way of life.

Adaptive reuse projects offer urban reprieve

2025-03-22 13:29

A subtle revival is emerging in China's consumption landscape. Abandoned factories hum with art fairs, century-old alleyways lure crowds with craft beer and trendy cinemas, and 70-year-old neighborhoods have been transformed into hybrid art-retail hubs.

Series explores human side of doctors

2025-03-22 11:35

A recently aired TV drama, Good Will Society, explored the stress, doubt and emotional struggles that professional surgeons experience in their everyday lives.

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