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2022-04-23 08:45

Foshan Library's book-sharing platform aims to encourage residents of the industrial city to read more.

Shadow puppet artist hands down his skills

2022-04-22 16:30

Shadow puppeteer Zhang Xiangdong, 75, has performed for 62 years in Changli county of Qinhuangdao, Hebei province. From throwing shadows onto screens to dubbing in background opera music and carving puppets, he is skilled in the art of the shadow play. He said his main task now is to pass on his skills to younger generations.

Miao girl makes a starry sky handicraft to honor astronauts

2022-04-22 16:14

A Miao ethnic group girl decided to make an outer space-themed handicraft with teachers and students from a local batik workshop to express appreciation and respect to Chinese astronauts.

Prestigious director Huang Shuqin passed away

2022-04-22 14:10

Huang Shuqin, one of China's most prestigious female directors, passed away at 82 in a Shanghai hospital on April 21 night after battling diseases for a long time, according to an obituary released by Shanghai Film Association.

New animated film redefines Chinese mythology

2022-04-21 15:19

New Gods: Yang Jian, the latest outing in Shanghai-based Light Chaser Animation Studios' animated franchise inspired from Chinese mythologies, will give the audience a surprise with an unconventional retelling of the titular character.

Revisiting ancient China in novelist Ma Boyong's new spy legend

2022-04-21 14:04

As one of the country's most popular suspense novelists, People's Literature Prize-winning Ma Boyong will see his spy tale The Wind Blows from Longxi brought to life on the television screen.

Michael Bay's Ambulance 'roaring' into China

2022-04-21 13:46

Hailed as "the king of explosions" in Hollywood, director Michael Bay's latest outing, Ambulance, is set to open in multiple format, including IMAX, in Chinese mainland theaters on April 22.

Taiwan artist strives to preseve traditional Chinese techniques

2022-04-21 10:03

Over the past two decades, Yu Yong, an artist from Taiwan who cherishes a deep love for Yunnan, has been striving to preserve and pass on traditional Chinese techniques.

Camping popularity increases in China

2022-04-21 09:02

Chinese tourism website Mafengwo recently unveiled a report about camping, revealing that 74 percent of the interviewed campers were from first-tier cities, and Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou in Guangdong province and Chengdu in Sichuan province were the top four source cities of campers. Many liked to go cycling, do yoga and play Frisbee while camping.

Documentary spotlights people documenting cultural history of Silk Road

2022-04-20 10:53

The documentary, Personal Tales Along the Silk Road, which shines the limelight on the stories of individuals who work to discover and protect the cultural relics of the Silk Road, aired on the video-sharing platform Mango TV on Wednesday.

Music show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of HK's return

2022-04-19 17:07

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification with the motherland, a music show that traces back the evolution of Hong Kong pop music has been co-produced by Hong Kong Television Broadcast and Hunan Broadcasting System.

Andy Warhol's Marilyn portrait to be auctioned for charity benefits

2022-04-19 15:41

Shot Saga Blue Marilyn captures the Hollywood star's signature smile by which Warhol sought to eternalize her feminine grace and beauty. The work is from the Foundation of Thomas and Doris Ammann, named after two noted art dealers.

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