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A hotbed for musicals in China

2019-02-22 08:09

A hotbed for musicals in China Shanghai will cement its status as the prime stage for foreign and domestic productions in the country by hosting an international festival this year, Zhang Kun reports. Zhang Kun

Wood for the tea

2019-02-21 08:04

The art of illusion is alive and well in the work of one Yangzhou artisan, who creates seemingly tasty souvenirs to celebrate the local zaocha culture, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Yangzhou is a city in Jiangsu province renowned for its long history, picturesque scenery, laid-back lifestyle and zaocha cult

Drawing readers to shops

2019-02-21 07:59

The latest China Bookstore Industrial Report places focus on branding, Wang Ru reports. 

Molten iron fireworks shows add sparkle to town in Hebei

2019-02-21 07:55

The Lantern Festival, which fell on Tuesday, two weeks after Lunar New Year, is the busiest time of the year for folk artist Wang De, but it is also the moment when he feels the most proud of his signature craft: creating molten iron fireworks.

China's bookstore nominated for London Book Fair International Excellence Awards

2019-02-20 14:49

China's bookstore chain brand Fang Suo Commune has been nominated for this year's London Book Fair International Excellence Awards.

Meet the vlogger busting the myths of Inner Mongolian life

2019-02-20 08:03

What is so special about Mongolian-style mutton? Uyanga, a 24-year-old at the Xi Ujimchin Banner of Inner Mongolia autonomous region, explains in great detail-in a short video she uploaded online-that the local mutton is the most tender and fresh anywhere, even without any condiments.

Home thoughts from a final frontier

2019-02-20 07:52

Earth-bound traditions still retain emotional gravity as sci-fi gala writers reach for the stars.

Lantern Festival: A romantic celebration in China

2019-02-19 09:12

The Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It falls on Tuesday this year.

Bright lights

2019-02-19 07:49

Zhongshan's lanterns illuminate the local culture during Spring Festival, Xu Fan reports.

Suzhou gives Europe a taste of its music

2019-02-18 17:15

On Feb 9, the Suzhou Chinese Orchestra staged its 13th performance in Europe, the last stop of its Europe tour at the Zaryadye Concert Hall in Moscow, Russia.

A well-documented process

2019-02-18 16:58

When Thai business-man Dhanin Chearavanont visited Shenzhen in 1979, the present-day megacity was merely a poor village with a population of around 12,000.

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