Shanghai is looking to extensively increase the number of point of sale machines that accept foreign bank cards to 80,000 this year, in an effort to offer convenience to inbound travelers, officials said.
Either in East or West, nature has been a destination for artists to seek breakthroughs. For example, in the 19th-century France, a group of painters who felt bounded the rigid academic rules found new inspirations and freedom in the brace of woods, streams and lush plants in Barbizon, which led to the birth of pro-naturalism Barbizon school of painting.
In April, the French Elegance Meets Chinese Style photo exhibition, a key feature of this year's Festival Croisements, commenced in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, and will run until May 31. The exhibition delves into the multifaceted China-France relationship, spanning culture, trade, technology, and lifestyle, and is jointly hosted by L'Oreal China, Paris L'Oreal, and Jingdezhen's Longzhu Pavilion, commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
In honor of World Book and Copyright Day, Beijing Times Chinese Press orchestrated a special event in Beijing on Thursday, featuring acclaimed writer Chang Xiaohu as he presented his novel Shoushan and engaged with readers, sharing insights into his writing journey.
During the upcoming May Day holiday, a grand outdoor live-action performance showcasing Tangshan's rich history as a city of steel will unfold at Nanhu Park in Tangshan, Hebei province.
On April 26, cellist Li Yang and pianist Hong Mei mesmerized audiences with a captivating concert at the Beijing Concert Hall, presenting a selection of musical masterpieces, including Schumann's Adagio and Allegro, Op 70, Schubert's Sonata in A Minor for Arpeggione and Piano, D 821, and Brahms' Cello Sonata No 2, Op 99.
The Sichuan People's Art Theater debuted its Chinese play, Su Mu (Su's Mother), at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday.
The Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China jointly announced the ninth batch of Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites to a combined audience of architects, architecture scholars, and experts of cultural relics and museology on Saturday at the Second Workers’ Cultural Palace of Tianjin.
On April 23, the China National Opera House in Beijing played host to the captivating performance of Flower and Sea, a dance drama co-staged by the Xiamen Little Egret Folk Dancing Art Center and Xiamen Art School.
The xieyi ("drawing the spirit") style of Chinese painting transcends mere brushwork, employing loose strokes to evoke a simple, abstract ambiance. It aims to convey a sense of freedom and expressiveness.
Throughout history, kites have been close to people's daily lives and influenced by folk traditions. They have not only become embedded in folk culture but also provide entertainment and physical activity. This heritage has been passed down, demonstrating the enduring vitality of Chinese civilization.
GUIYANG — With sunlight glinting on the leaves of trees and the running water in a brook at the world heritage site of Mount Fanjingshan, 62-year-old Yves Perrin sat beside the water wearing tai chi clothes, practicing traditional qigong breathing exercises.
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