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Comedian gag sparks gender debate

2024-11-22 08:11

Last month, major online Chinese shopping platform JD.com announced on its official social media account that it would discontinue its collaboration with controversial female stand-up comedian Yang Li for its Singles Day shopping carnival that fell on Nov 11. The move came in response to protests lodged by shoppers in social media posts in which many asked for a refund or said they would uninstall the JD app and never use it again.

Buyi becomes big in Japan

2024-11-22 08:07

Buyi is constantly on the road. Every spring and autumn, the rock band goes on tour covering around 50 cities at a time. They perform an average of four gigs a week with back-to-back shows from Fridays to Sundays in addition to appearances at music festivals and multi-band concerts.

AI language model hopes to preserve metropolis' local dialect

2024-11-22 07:57

A team of researchers at Shanghai University has unveiled an artificial intelligence language model designed to help preserve and promote the native Shanghai dialect. Named Xiao Hu, the model is capable of speech recognition, text-to-speech conversion, and dialogue between the Shanghai dialect and Mandarin Chinese.

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

2024-11-22 07:43

A dialogue between fine jewelry and ancient Chinese culture is taking place at the exhibition Cartier, the Power of Magic at Shanghai Museum East from Nov 6 to Feb 17.

Bark pictures add layer of good fortune

2024-11-22 07:33

Under Li Yanhong's expert touch, rough birch bark is meticulously peeled off before being separated into up to 40 layers, each of a different tint. Switching between a pair of scissors and a carving knife, the artisan from Bailang town, Arxan in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, adeptly cuts, folds, pastes, twists and carves the paper-thin layers into different shapes and sizes.

Chinese teen's sci-fi art series showcased in Las Vegas

2024-11-21 16:11

The Playpower Collection, an innovative art series by 19-year-old Chinese artist Chen Yanran and her studio Accro Studio, was presented at ComplexCon 2024 in Las Vegas over the weekend. The event marked the international debut of the collection, which is inspired by the animated IP WaarWorld.

Deal to help Chinese music expand global reach

2024-11-21 16:07

A landmark strategic distribution agreement was announced by the Universal Music Greater China, a division of the world-leading music company, Universal Music Group, and China's top independent music label, Modern Sky, on Nov 20.

'Kunlun-Legends of the East' launches its first virtual digital space

2024-11-21 16:05

Relying on the brand of "Kunlun", "Cloud Qiang Village" virtual digital space innovates in visual expression, integrating modern design and technological innovation to break through the limitations of time, space, and geography.

Distance no longer barrier to devotion of Chinese fans

2024-11-21 07:58

NANJING — On a crisp, breezy evening in Tianjin, a young couple strolled back to their hotel, their steps light, and their hearts brimming with joy. Softly, they hummed infectious tunes from the electrifying concert they had just attended by G.E.M. They had traveled from Beijing to attend their favorite pop star's show.

A Spanish serenade for Shenzhen

2024-11-21 07:54

When pianist Luis Fernando Perez gave a recital during the 12th Shenzhen Piano Music Festival on Nov 2, he captivated the audience with his passionate celebration of Spanish classical music.

Young artists look at life's dilemmas

2024-11-21 07:47

One day, Huang Lei, one of the creators of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, was lounging at home when his eyes fell upon a toy dinosaur perched on the table.

Guarding the precious past is a family affair

2024-11-21 07:37

For 78-year-old Wang Gaiying, Tiefo Temple is not only a hidden architectural gem in Gaoping, Shanxi province, but also her home for the past 58 years. Its 24 vividly detailed statues of deities inspired Black Myth: Wukong, a hit video game based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

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