Just a few minutes' walk from Vienna's bustling Mariahilfer Street, moviegoers over a recent weekend were transported into a world of Chinese mythology as the animated epic Ne Zha 2 lit up the screen at the Apollo Cinema in late March, bringing dazzling visuals and a rich cultural legacy.
Goal is to attract more Americans to see the country for themselves, Li Yingxue reports.
When Italian President Sergio Mattarella had his state visit to China in November, he was invited by President Xi Jinping to appreciate some precious Chinese cultural relics that were put on display at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences announced in February six "New Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2024", of which the Majiayao culture settlement at the Siwa site in Lintao county, Gansu province, stood out.
A performance at the Hongqiao Art Centre in Shanghai's Changning district on April 5 showcased the fusion of Eastern and Western music traditions during the 7th International Accordion Culture and Arts Week, a key event in the 2025 Shanghai Spring International Music Festival.
The morning sun shines through carved wooden screens, falling on the petals of a handcrafted peony taking shape under Li Yifan's deft fingers.
Despite few films making a major splash like Ne Zha 2 during the post-Spring Festival period, the just concluded Qingming Festival holiday wrapped up with a promising box-office rally.
The enduring popularity of Zhang Daqian's work is grounded on his technical refinement and aesthetics, and also, the many styles he mastered to leave a diverse oeuvre.
Ma Tiankun took fourth place during the recently concluded 2025 Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition in France.
To celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on the World Heritage List, the launch ceremony for the "Cultural Central Axis, Children's Heart Watch" themed activity series took place in Beijing on Friday.
For veteran actor, director and president of the Beijing People's Art Theatre Feng Yuanzheng, when one takes a classic off the shelf and puts it under the spotlight again, the stakes are higher than ever. It's not only about bringing the glory of the past to the present but also daring it to speak to a new generation.
When asked about his favorite architectural form, Liu Jiakun, the newly crowned Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, did not mention soaring skyscrapers or grand monuments, but said, "Wells".