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In her own write

2018-03-15 15:07

With Iran set to be represented at Art Basel Hong Kong for the first time in March, get to know Tehran-based artist Golnaz Fathi, who has turned traditional Persian calligraphy into an abstract art form.

'Wisdom in the hands' bridges Chinese and Western cultures

2018-03-15 13:53

How does one depict interaction between Chinese and Western cultures? Sculptor Wu Weishan had an idea: juxtaposing Qi Baishi and Leonardo da Vinci.

Hundreds of artifacts excavated from ancient Chinese tombs

2018-03-15 09:25

Archaeologists have found more than 500 artifacts in a tomb complex in Zhoukou, a city in Central China's Henan Province, local authorities said Tuesday.

TV series on emergency medical care captures real-life drama

2018-03-15 08:49

It is like the 1990s' long-running American TV series ER, but the emergency room is moveable. And, everything that happens in the series is real - no script and no acting.

Tomb Raider reboot unveils new-look Lara Croft

2018-03-15 08:44

While Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft is the face of a fearless female warrior, Academy Award-winning actress Alicia Vikander is bringing a new image of the video-age heroine to life.

Waiting for a winner

2018-03-15 08:29

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's home, which is located in the outskirts of Los Angeles, has a bronze statuette of the Chinese mythological superhero Monkey King.

New take on traditional sounds

2018-03-15 08:16

From an instrument called the suona, to a music form called shui qiang, the Shanghai Concert Hall is ready to stage a series of performances. Zhang Kun reports.

Moviemakers help to set the picture straight

2018-03-15 07:52

The film industry is growing stronger and focusing more on China's rise on the world stage, as Xu Fan reports.

Slew of quality imports to hit cinemas

2018-03-15 07:39

After a sales surge in February, the Chinese box office is expected to continue its momentum in March, boosted by the release of a slew of quality imports, with Marvel Studios' latest superhero film Black Panther being one of the most anticipated offerings.

Chinese film wins at SXSW

2018-03-15 05:28

Independent filmmaker Wu Hao's documentary People's Republic of Desire, a film exploring the surreal reality of "live-streaming" social media stars and their fans in China, has won the Grand Jury Award at SXSW (South by Southwest) 2018 in Austin, TX.

'Black Panther' tops Chinese box office

2018-03-14 18:33

Marvel Studios' superhero film "Black Panther" led the Chinese film market in the week ending March 11, earning 421 million yuan (about $66.6 million), according to the latest statistics by China Film News.

Get real with Yu Hong's poignant canvases

2018-03-14 14:17

Chinese artist Yu Hong brings her poignant canvases to Art Basel in Hong Kong

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