Huang Zhou (1925-97), one of the reformers of 20th-century ink art, is known for his obsession with painting and industrious spirit.
Celebrating exchange, friendship and collaboration, an award in the country honors those who build cultural bridges between China and the rest of the world, serving as living proof that dialogue can transcend borders and break down barriers, experts say.
These days, urban youth have been flooding suburban parks, forests and fields, clutching handheld spades and shovels to forage for wild vegetables.
Hit TV series set in Shanghai is a mature story about resilience and starting over at any age.
The Shanghai Ballet's new production of Lily will premiere at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on July 18. Lily, adapted from a short story of the same title by veteran writer Ru Zhijuan (1925-98), depicts a young military nurse's brief encounter with a soldier and a rural woman during a mission to borrow blankets from villagers during the War of Liberation (1946-49).
Artists from 60 countries create intricate textiles, handcrafted treasures at festival.
More than 600 shows of 92 movies, with altogether 370,000 tickets, were sold within an hour after the box office opening for the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival at noon on June 5.
Zheng Di, a young musician who plays different types of traditional Chinese flutes, performed at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on May 27.
Despite being in her 70s, scriptwriter Zhao Dongling still maintains the routine she has followed for years — getting up early for a walk, then spending the rest of the day writing in her study.
Major anniversary sees visitors flock to site of key victory against Japanese wartime aggression, Li Yingxue and Zhu Xingxin report in Datong, Shanxi.
A delicate bronze vessel unearthed from the Zhuo'erkut ancient city site in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region features a square socket once fitted with a wooden or bone handle and a rare cross-shaped pattern embossed on its base.
Two scholars outline evolution of the arts from cave paintings to pop music.
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