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Showcase boosts worldwide expansion of Chinese stage productions

2026-06-08 11:23

The inaugural Showcase of Outstanding Repertories by China Theatre Plum Blossom award-winning artists concluded in Shanghai on May 31, marking a significant step in bringing Chinese opera to global audiences and establishing a new platform for international cultural exchange.

Shanghai to host Han Dynasty exhibition

2026-06-08 10:42

In what is being hailed as the most significant off-site exhibition of Mawangdui artifacts in over 50 years, Shanghai is set to host a landmark showcase of Han Dynasty luxury and aesthetics.

Chinese genre fiction gains ground around the world

2026-06-08 06:49

As overseas readers look beyond traditional images of China and seek stories that reflect its contemporary culture, history and imagination, Chinese genre fiction is finding growing opportunities on the international stage.

Reinventing the martial hero

2026-06-08 06:42

Drawing on ancient mythology and addressing modern concerns, a leading web novelist opens a new chapter in storytelling, Yang Yang reports.

Museums build bridges across countries

2026-06-08 06:31

The 2026 Intermuseum BRICS+ Festival, held in Russia's capital city of Moscow at the end of May, brought together museum directors, scholars and experts from 26 countries, including Russia, China, Brazil, India, South Africa, and the UAE.

Along China's living heartland

2026-06-08 06:29

A journey through Henan reveals how prehistoric Yellow River settlements transformed into cutting-edge industrial hubs, reports Thomas Jay Hopkins.

Summer tradition breezes back into fashion

2026-06-08 06:11

After having long been relegated to mere 'objets d'art' by today's air conditioning, Chinese folding fans once again find favor among younger consumer

The Second World Conference of Classics: 2 days to go

2026-06-07 09:00

From Athens to the world — let classical wisdom illuminate modern questions.

Exhibition explores artist’s transformation

2026-06-06 13:04

In his 2021 oil painting Nirvana, Ouyang Chun blended pigments with materials such as sand and asphalt to create a unique texture evoking the passage of time.

Ancient wisdom, modern questions

2026-06-06 10:50

When asked which state he belonged to, the great ancient philosopher Socrates is said to have replied: "I am not an Athenian, nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world." In ancient Greece, loyalty to one's city-state was extremely important, but Socrates' statement suggests a broader view, that people belong to a wider human community.

Virtual voyage to the moon

2026-06-06 10:49

A VR exhibition titled China's Deep Space and Lunar Exploration officially opened at the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on May 29.

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