In 2024, the family of late sculptor and educator Liu Kaiqu (1904-93) donated 23 of his works to the China National Academy of Painting. The gift not only strengthens the academy's collection but also supports its long-term research into 20th-century Chinese art, a focus since its founding.
The Shanghai Opera House hosted a concert by renowned zhongruan (Chinese plucked string instrument) artist Zhang Biyun on April 17.
With the May Day holiday fast approaching, Beijing is pulling out all the stops. The city's culture and tourism bureau has unveiled an ambitious lineup of more than 2,000 events, designed to draw visitors into both iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners of the capital.
Over two decades ago, Suede's arrival in Beijing was met with wide-eyed curiosity and anticipation. The British rock band, known for its moody, cinematic sounds, was embarking on what would be a historical moment.
The third edition of the Spring of Traditional Chinese Music Festival came to a conclusion with a concert, The Night of Huqin, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Saturday.
Postage stamps and Chinese crafted seals both celebrated people's unbounded creativity and cultural lineage within a space of inches. China Post's recently issued stamp collection presents the combined artistry of the two forms, illuminating the various dimensions of history.
The Chinese capital is set to become a world-class hub for cultural exchange as the 2026 Beijing Art Season kicks off. Running from May 21 to June 15, the festival will feature over 400 events, drawing hundreds of art institutions from roughly 20 countries, according to a news conference on Wednesday.
Universal Music Greater China announced on Thursday that acclaimed Chinese musical theater vocalist Ayanga has joined its global artist roster, signaling the beginning of a new era for Ayanga's career as he embarks on an exciting journey with the global music powerhouse.
During the day on April 23, foreign bloggers explored the Wulongkou Scenic Area in Jiyuan, Henan province, and had an absolute blast surrounded by lush mountains and crystal-clear waters. During their visit to Jiyuan, they also attended the Beijing International Film Festival Short Film Section, eagerly anticipating yet another cultural feast.
Spring is the best time to visit parks. At Beijing's Summer Palace, benches sit beneath canopies of flowering trees, where petals burst into color and drift through shifting light, and waterbirds glide between moments of flight and stillness across the lake.
In a world flooded with film festivals, the forward-looking model of the BJIFF stands apart. Centered on Master, Market, and Mass, it goes beyond taste-making.
Chinese travelers are planning more trips and placing greater emphasis on meaningful experiences, while travel companies are investing in technology and operational efficiency to keep pace with evolving demand, according to global travel company Expedia Group.
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