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Caked in nostalgia: Tasty treat is Qingming staple

2026-04-02 15:52

Herby delicacy not only captures fleeting flavors of spring, but also evokes memories of simpler times

Festival gala propels 120-year-old Yueju Opera to new heights

2026-04-02 14:23

Marking the 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera this year, Zhejiang Satellite TV's Yue Opera Spring Festival Gala held its fourth edition, propelling the traditional art form — currently regarded as the second-largest opera genre in China — to new heights of popularity.

Tear-jerking box-office hit set for mainland release

2026-04-02 14:20

A box-office hit that has broken Taiwan's record for the highest-grossing local film — previously held by Cape No. 7 for 18 years — Sunshine Women's Choir is scheduled to open on the Chinese mainland on Saturday.

Painting the space between cultures

2026-04-02 12:11

The oil paintings of Fu Rao, now based in Germany, reflect the influence of romanticism and expressionism. He has developed a compelling visual language defined by ambiguous human figures and bold, saturated colors.

Artist gifts thousands of works to alma mater

2026-04-02 12:07

On the Central Academy of Fine Arts' birthday, April 1, the institution received a generous gift from a former student and colleague: 260 paintings and over 3,000 sketches and drawings, one of the largest private donations the school has received in more than a dozen years.

Three-day holiday premieres tear-jerking comedy

2026-04-02 12:03

Now I Met Her — an upcoming film that recounts a tear-jerking story through a comedic tone — will be released domestically on Friday, ahead of the three-day Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.

Chinese acrobats captivate Spanish audience with dazzling skills

2026-04-02 10:21

A troupe from Dezhou, Shandong province, delivered a spellbinding performance on Sunday at a local theater in Vilaseca, Spain, showcasing traditional Chinese acrobatic arts to an excited crowd.

Beihai promises tourists a whale of a time

2026-04-02 07:29

Under a vivid orange sunset, the sea glittered like a carpet sprinkled with diamonds.

Harmonizing musical heritage

2026-04-02 07:10

The NCPA holds the third edition of its annual festival, bringing performances by orchestras from home and abroad, showcasing traditional sounds with innovation.

City rolls out the red carpet

2026-04-02 07:07

The 16th Beijing International Film Festival will bring together emerging talent, cross-border collaboration and immersive technology that will expand the boundaries of the cinema experience.

Apricot blossoms, Xinjiang

2026-04-02 07:00

From late March to mid-April, Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley in Ili, Xinjiang, awakens in a riot of wild apricot blooms.

Threading the past forward

2026-04-02 06:45

A young artisan reimagines thangka embroidery for today's generation, Palden Nyima and Daqiong report in Lhasa.

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