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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.

Marathon children's play a time-travel to the old days of hutong life

2023-08-10 16:53

The Beijing Children's Art Theater has created a drama trilogy Yaya, adapted from Ye Guangcen's work, which narrates the everyday life of Yaya, a girl living in hutong, and unfolds the social landscape of the capital city in the 1950s.

Sun Haining's classical Chinese paintings on show till Sunday

2023-08-10 15:40

Sun Haining' one-man show, Endeavoring for Beauty, which is being held at the China National Academy of Painting until Aug 13 (Sunday), is a display of ink paintings and painted ceramics that reflect his research into different forms of cultural tradition.

Following success abroad, Li Xu's film to show at home

2023-08-10 15:34

After getting attention at a string of international film festivals, director Li Xu's Sunflower in the Dark is scheduled to be released in domestic theaters later this year.

Exhibition seeks to rekindle 2008 Olympics flame

2023-08-10 10:02

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, an exhibition opened at the National Stadium, which is also known as the Bird's Nest, on Tuesday.

Craftsman's diligent undertaking shows character

2023-08-10 08:16

In the eyes of a layperson, carving oracle bone inscriptions might seem quite a boring job, as it is slow and meticulous.

Pianist with a poet's soul

2023-08-10 08:13

One summer night in 2022, pianist Luo Wei was taking a walk in the garden near her home. The music playing on her phone was ambient and random.

Reaching out through theater

2023-08-10 08:07

Imagine that on your first trip to a foreign country as a teenager — be it Italy, Greece or Germany — and you are tasked with performing a play for a local audience in their language.

Invasive species threat puts crayfish on menu for attention

2023-08-10 08:00

A scorching summer evening and people gather at roadside restaurants, order spicy crayfish and bottles of ice-cold beer, enjoying their meal and a good time with friends.

Fusion of Kunqu and Chinese orchestra music to be staged in Sept

2023-08-09 17:52

Presented by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Kunqu artist Zhang Jun from the Chinese mainland, and directed by Lee Hsiao-Pin from Taiwan, The Palace of Eternal Life on a Moonlit Night -- a tripartite concert co-production -- is scheduled to hit the stage in September. The concert is a fusion of Kunqu and Chinese orchestra music, accompanied by innovative stage designs, storytelling techniques and presentation of Kunqu Opera.

Imperfect Victim gets near perfect rating on Douban

2023-08-09 15:45

The 29-episode series Imperfect Victim is a thought-provoking tale that delves into the sensitive issues of workplace sexual harassment and domestic violence.

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