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Drama pushes Chinese sci-fi frontiers

2025-08-15 08:22

When Dong Xiangbo was in primary school, his father once caught him skipping homework to watch Dinosaur Corps Koseidon, a popular Japanese sci-fi series. The punishment was swift: a spanking that left the boy in tears. Yet, even as his father scolded him, Dong kept sneaking glances at the TV, where a superhero battled aliens.

No such thing as free dinner? Plenty to chew on

2025-08-15 08:21

Work ended early one Friday evening. I was wondering where to go when an Eritrean friend texted me to ask if I would care to visit a restaurant in Sanlitun where I could sample food from northern, southern, western and eastern Africa.

A teahouse steeped with historic vibrancy

2025-08-15 08:20

Huxinting Teahouse, in Shanghai's famed Yu Garden complex, underwent nearly two years of restorations. The city's oldest teahouse reopened its doors to the public last month, breathing new life into the 240-year-old landmark.

Russian production plays on emotions

2025-08-14 08:06

Konstantin Khabenskiy's direction of The Seagull is nothing short of transformative. Touring China as part of the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre's international program, this production breathes new life into Anton Chekhov's classic while also reflecting the timelessness of its themes.

Oxford summer program fosters global perspectives

2025-08-14 08:05

In August, 25 Chinese students enrolled in a two-week summer program at St Hilda's College, Oxford, England, which focuses on artificial intelligence and computer science.

Greek saga powers festival opener

2025-08-14 08:02

The Wuzhen Theatre Festival, held annually in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has long been known for its large-scale stage epics. Each year's opening production is a showpiece, often drawn from world-renowned theater companies.

East China city emerges as hot spot for South Korean filmmakers, golfers

2025-08-14 08:01

South Korean director Choi Sik-min, known for his screenplay work on popular TV series, has found a favored filming location: the city of Yancheng in East China's Jiangsu province.

A new script for Chinese cinema

2025-08-14 07:59

In 1993, Wang Jun, then a college student, volunteered at the first Shanghai International Film Festival. Since then, her career has been intertwined with the Chinese film industry, witnessing its remarkable expansion over the past three decades.

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with discounts

2025-08-13 08:24

"Voucher just for you", "Popular deals, free bubble tea" — for millions of young office workers, these pop-up alerts are more effective wake-up calls than any alarm clock.

Future leaders tackle global challenges

2025-08-13 08:23

In a meeting room at Taihu International Convention Center on Aug 3, young delegates gathered in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, to simulate a United Nations Human Rights Council session.

Students explore China-Europe cultural connections

2025-08-13 08:22

From July 14 to 19, a group of 13 students and faculty members from Tsinghua University traveled to the Czech Republic and Austria for a cultural and academic exchange.

Global youths empower AI for world peace

2025-08-13 08:21

Themed "AI Governance for Tomorrow: Peace, Trust and Inclusion", the finals of the 2025 "Rong Chang Cup" Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG) concluded at Fudan University in Shanghai on July 28.

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