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Sister Phoenix, part two

2017-01-23 07:24

Shortly after I finished last week's X-Ray column, titled The (r)evolution of an internet celebrity, it became instantly outdated. The twists have come on so inexorably that it may even turn into a serial melodrama.

Hainan wants bigger share of tourism pie

2017-01-21 10:10

The recent Hainan International Tourism Trade Expo in Sanya marks a major initiative by the southern island province to boost its visitor numbers.

Singing for the world proves worth the effort

2017-01-18 07:30

Many Chinese pop singers are polishing their English-language skills to speak－and sing－to a global audience.

Chinese funding fuels world cinema

2017-01-03 08:21

Cash-rich Chinese investors are increasingly visible on the international screen.

Will the Force be with China?

2016-12-29 07:44

The Star Wars franchise has been a victim of both timing and cultural expectations in China's movie market.

Chinese film market matures as growth slows in 2016

2016-12-26 15:38

Growth of China's film market appears to have slowed in 2016, signaling more rational and sustainable development, according to industry professionals.

Alipay in organ donation push

2016-12-23 11:48

Real-name users of Alipay, the payment system of China's e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba, can register to become organ donors on the payment platform from Thursday.

Palace Museum to release 19,999-yuan mobile phone

2016-12-22 09:58

The Palace Museum is planning to release a 19,999-RMB ($2,878) mobile phone in collaboration with a Chinese phone maker. The phone is expected to be available at the end of January 2017, and only 999 units will be sold.

Promoting culture via the big screen

2016-12-15 07:07

The Great Wall, a $150 million Sino-US coproduction featuring Matt Damon and Andy Lau, could arouse the curiosity of global movie fans about China's history.

What's up, doc?

2016-12-12 07:01

With an unusual display of riches, a medical professional calls into question public attitudes toward wealth and the need for better pay for his profession.