In the public imagination of the Chinese, the words Sanxingdui (Three Star Mounds) are the equivalent of a myth: What they see in exhibitions focusing on this major Bronze Age civilization, including a current one at the newly opened Shanghai Museum East, doesn't seem to align very well with their previous experiences.
'As soon as you see the elephant tusks, you know that you are onto something," Ran Honglin, director of the Sanxingdui Archaeological Research Institute, told the camera at one point during an excavation carried out at the site in Guanghan city, Southwest China's Sichuan province, in 2020.
As gusts lash Yulong Snow Mountain in Yunnan province, Lyu Haowei starts work at an altitude of around 4,500 meters, cleaning a scenic spot noted for its appeal.
Mobile payments app Weixin Pay has launched a monthlong inbound payment service targeting overseas visitors to the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in a bid to provide convenient payment options for global traders.
In a first for its 14-year history, the Beijing International Film Festival introduced a "Film and Fashion" section, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between the cinema and fashion industries, as confirmed by the event organizers.
Leafun, a cultural division operating under the visual tech company Leyard, has announced its commitment to advancing the comprehensive development of night culture and tourism businesses, alongside AI spatial computing innovation, aimed at fostering more innovative and competitive cultural and tourism products.
Beijing Times Chinese Press has recently unveiled a new collection of writer Shen Congwen's works, titled Shen Congwen's Xiangxi World, featuring exquisite photographs captured by photographer Zhuo Ya over the past three decades.
Mango TV recently premiered the highly anticipated talent reality show, Riding Wind 2024, which spotlights international women's cultural exchange and musical competition. This groundbreaking show, since its inception in 2020, has served as a platform for women aged 30 and above, challenging age stereotypes and celebrating the diverse beauty and confidence of women across different age groups.
The recently aired TV drama Shooting Stars, showcased on Hunan Satellite TV and the video-sharing platform Mango TV, delves into the compelling narrative of how a group of young individuals from diverse backgrounds gradually embraced communist beliefs during the 1930s, amid the backdrop of Chinese resistance against the Japanese invasion. The drama features a talented cast including Li Xian, Song Ningfeng, Zhou You, and actress Ren Min.
The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry.
The 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off in the Chinese capital's northern outskirts on Thursday, drawing more than 370 stars and filmmakers from home and abroad to share their insights into new movies and the prospects for China's film industry.
Amber Quartet, one of China's most celebrated string quartets, will make their debut tour in New Zealand, with activities including three concerts from April 23 to 27 in Picton, Blenheim and Christchurch.