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Historical drama brings revolutionary stories to the screen

2026-07-21 15:54

A new revolutionary historical television drama inspired by the experiences of founding military commanders from Central China's Hubei province is bringing a chapter of modern Chinese history to the screen through a fictional coming-of-age story.

Huoqiu county brings affordable foie gras to the table

2026-07-21 07:43

Sitting in a century-old restaurant in Shanghai, Hu Jianyuan orders a dish that was once the epitome of European luxury: cherry foie gras.

More than worth its salt

2026-07-21 07:42

Today, salt is little more than an inexpensive kitchen staple, but in ancient China, it was a strategic resource for a dynasty's fortune.

Digging into Jiangsu's historic engine of imperial wealth

2026-07-21 07:41

On the shores of the Yellow Sea, the Lianghuai region, straddling the Huaihe River, was one of ancient China's most important salt-producing zones from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) onward.

Rulers of art

2026-07-21 07:40

A trio — grandfather, father and son — were not only achieved emperors, but they also left behind a treasure trove of paintings and calligraphic works now on display in an extensive exhibition.

Macao's theater talent shines

2026-07-21 07:38

Through innovative adaptations of Chinese legends, performers connect timeless stories with contemporary audiences.

Architecture that travels far

2026-07-21 07:37

The moment German illustrator and new media artist Anja Nolte stepped into the Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, she immediately recognized the centuries-old Shuijingtai, or Water Mirror Stage.

National program launched to train folk singers

2026-07-20 16:05

The 2026 Chinese National Vocal Performance Talent Training Program, a five-week initiative supported by the China National Arts Fund to cultivate a new generation of elite performers and educators in Chinese folk singing, was launched at China Conservatory of Music on July 18.

Classic poet returns through modern dance and song

2026-07-20 15:56

Li Qingzhao, an original dance drama by the Shanghai Dance Theatre, made its National Centre for the Performing Arts debut on July 17, offering audiences a visually stunning reinterpretation of one of China's greatest poets through movement, music and Song Dynasty (960-1279) aesthetics.

Chinese sci-fi epic links past and future

2026-07-20 15:32

An upcoming Chinese science fiction film is drawing attention for blending the nation's space history with an imaginary future, as filmmakers and scientists gathered earlier this month for a series of preview screenings to discuss the legacy of China's space program.

Chinese team to make world motocross debut in Shanghai

2026-07-20 14:34

The Oriental Beauty Valley 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) China Shanghai round will take place at Shanghai International off-road circuit from Sept 11 to 13.

Retracing mountains of spirited exploration

2026-07-20 09:47

New book meticulously re-creates the 34-year-long journey of a geographer 400 years ago, bringing ink illustrations, research and highlights from his own travelogue into a comprehensible text.

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