Aug 21: The 12th Special Book Award of China. A government award honoring foreign translators, writers, Sinologists, publishers, agencies and researchers for their contributions in taking Chinese works and ideas to the world. It is often given out a day before the Beijing International Book Fair officially opens. The award has been given to 108 experts from 44 countries and regions since 2005.
An exhibition called the Best Book Design from All Over the World and Beauty of Books in China 2017 has just opened at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Book Fair 2018.
This month, many women in Shilan, a small town in Hunan province, are becoming embroiderers with support from the local government.
Madame Tussauds Beijing recently unveiled a waxwork replica of Chinese singer Zhang Wei, sporting his classic grin, dressed in a colorful T-shirt and black jacket, holding his arms open.
ROME-Celebrated Chinese director Zhang Yimou will receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker award at this year's Venice Film Festival, organizers announced recently.
As Hong Kong's answer to the enduring James Bond franchise, the third Raiders movie sees Tony Leung Chiu-wai team up with Kris Wu for a new mission, Xu Fan reports.
US comic book giant Marvel has launched its first two Chinese-superhero comics, Sword Master and Aero. They feature art by Guangzhou-based artist, Gunji. Xu Fan reports.
A new art zone set in a Beijing suburb will open its doors to the public on Sept 15, with a large-scale opening show of music and dance performances taking place in and around its main art venue.
The "imperial palace" of Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the Japanese-backed puppet emperor of "Manchukuo" during their invasion in China, is expected to be restored to its original state by the end of 2022.
Comfort Women, a musical written and directed by South Korean theater director Dimo Hyun Jun Kim, was recently performed at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in New York.
Theater enthusiasts in Beijing are looking forward to a bright autumn, as the second Lao She International Theater Festival will kick off next month, bringing quite a number of domestic and international performances to the stage.
The burgeoning popularity of Sudoku in China is not only improving youngsters' logical thinking, but fueling success at international competitions, Xing Wen reports.