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2023-08-14 08:17

Painting Xinjiang, an ongoing exhibition at the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, shines a spotlight on depictions of Xinjiang by different generations of 20th century Chinese artists.

The many charms of an ancient instrument

2023-08-14 08:12

Against a serene natural backdrop, like sunlight flickering on the surface of a lake, or a vast, flower-strewn meadow, and clad in traditional Chinese attire, guqin player Xu Chaoran aims to create an immersive experience for her audience.

Ethnic harmonies

2023-08-14 08:08

Jiang Xiaochun's first musical instrument was a dabiya that his father made for him.

Ninja Turtles back in fighting form

2023-08-11 15:28

The domestic movie audiences are relishing iconic Ninja Turtle siblings, four mutant creatures who are skilled martial artists, being "raised" and "trained" by action hero Jackie Chan in their new animated offering, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

Artists frame green issues

2023-08-11 14:36

From research into the oldest irrigation system and its interaction with surrounding lives in Sichuan province, China, to watering the dried potted plants on the streets of Europe, three artists on the two continents have been exploring with distinctive approaches the issues of the ecological environment and its relations with human activities throughout history. Their commitment and skill have seen them win last year's Choi Foundation Contemporary Art Award, and their works are now on show at Ophiolite, an exhibition at Beijing's Choi Centre, running through to Sept 17.

Berlin event showcases culture of Inner Mongolia

2023-08-11 10:12

The Inner Mongolia Tourism and Culture Week opened in Berlin on July 28, showcasing the splendor of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region while celebrating the revered Yellow River culture.

Finding unexpected cultural treasures

2023-08-11 08:29

What do you do if most of the historically important sites in the capital have been ticked off the bucket list?

Exhibiting a sense of adventure

2023-08-11 08:24

When night falls and most museums close their doors in Beijing, Ding Yiran starts her adventure at the National Natural History Museum of China, which is stuffed with beautifully preserved plants, mounted animals, fossils and lifelike animatronic dinosaurs.

US composer sings praises of Chinese musical

2023-08-11 08:19

Frank Wildhorn, the composer of the Chinese musical No Longer Human, held a salon at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Aug 4.

Walking into memories

2023-08-11 08:13

The summer weather may have been unbearably hot at times, but even this has not deterred many people from exploring the nooks and crannies of Shanghai through walking tours.

Transformation helps ancient village live up to its name

2023-08-11 08:06

Zhao Renxin's store attracts a constant stream of visitors each day. Sitting contentedly amid the warm ambience of his establishment, he reflects on how he now truly grasped the essence of the village's name.

Times gone in a snap

2023-08-11 08:01

In the 1980s, in an era before machines were widely used, wheat harvesters were a common sight in northwestern China. Then, in the 1990s, migrant workers flocked to areas with concentrated populations, helping China build modern cities.

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