Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) is one of the most popular Chinese artists of all time and is also internationally renowned. His works are displayed in museums and galleries around the world. He traveled and lived extensively — from China and Europe to Brazil and the United States, making him highly regarded as a skilled and consummate painter of various styles.
The Beijing premiere of The Kylin Purse (Suo Lin Nang), a production within the Peking Opera Film Project, was unveiled at the China National Film Museum on Dec 27.
The National Ballet of China announced the name of its new principal dancer during the gala marking the troupe's 65th anniversary in Beijing on Dec 30.
Foreign writers embrace adaptation, translation to boost viewer numbers and success, Mei Jia reports.
When How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a heartfelt Thai film about family bonds, grossed over 100 million yuan ($14 million) on the Chinese mainland this summer, it became more than just a box-office success.
Once Upon a Bite's new season traces evolution of little seeds and plants that enhance global cuisine, Li Yingxue discovers.
Murder mystery provides backdrop to compelling plot of family, friendship and duty, Chen Nan reports.
The newly released 2024 Tencent Entertainment White Paper provides an in-depth review of the trends and transformations in China's entertainment sector over the past year, reflecting a dynamic year marked by both challenges and progress.
The Beijing sections of the Great Wall, spanning more than 520 kilometers across six districts of the capital city, are among the most well-preserved and complex among those meandering through more than 10 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
Chinese artists present stage version of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Cheng Yuezhu reports.
On par with the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Emperor Qianlong's high-profile love for calligraphy and paintings is his fascination with jade. During his reign from 1736 to 1796, the emperor's obsession led to an unprecedented elevation in jade craftsmanship.
Craftsmen deploy their skill and experience accumulated over the centuries to help shape jade's continuing appeal, Fang Aiqing reports.