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Folklore beats with a modern pulse

2026-01-16 07:33

Animated anthology returns, blending ancient stories and sharp visuals, Wang Xin reports in Shanghai.

Documentary shares the 'horse power' of Chinese zodiac animal

2026-01-16 07:19

Mark Brownlow, a veteran director known for the BBC's award-winning Frozen Planet II and Blue Planet II, has faced danger numerous times in his decades-long career as a wildlife filmmaker. Surprisingly, the creature that once filled him with more unease than any other was the horse.

Festival showcases a culinary coming-of-age

2026-01-16 07:13

Yearlong event celebrates international cuisine as the metropolis focuses on becoming the center of cultural intersections for diners, Zheng Zheng reports.

Reading numbers like poetry: A journey into ancient Chinese math

2026-01-16 07:01

From mathematics to Chinese calligraphy and classical texts, and then back to math, German Sinologist Andrea Breard has forged a new path to reveal the logical and poetic beauty of Chinese mathematics, and the depth of Chinese culture.

Beyond the brush, a life shaped by music

2026-01-16 06:57

Best known for his comic paintings, Feng Zikai was also a composer, whose influence is being rediscovered through concerts, exhibitions and new cultural institutions, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai.

Chinese tea brands taste success on US main streets

2026-01-16 06:52

Growing number of stores reflects increasing popularity of beverage

Play swiftly celebrates Central Axis history

2026-01-15 07:13

As a metaphor for young Chinese architects, the Beijing bird symbolizes the risky survey they carried out at night during the Japanese aggression to preserve the most treasured landmarks, Chen Nan reports.

Building a musical bridge

2026-01-15 06:57

A Chinese mainland pop star sees his life take an upswing after a TV contest, yet remains humble and grateful to his fans and for new opportunities, Wu Kunling reports in Hong Kong.

When less tech means more life

2026-01-14 07:14

Young Chinese experiment with unplugging — less scrolling, more running, handwriting and real-world chats — to ease digital fatigue.

History on the plate

2026-01-14 06:58

A vlogger couple uses one-minute videos to trace dish origins and showcase the culinary heritage of China's ethnic groups.

Dutch youth seeks the dao on Wudang

2026-01-14 06:51

The exercise Vriens described is zhanzhuang, or standing meditation — a foundational qigong practice that emphasizes breath, stillness, and awareness.

Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on nation's musical past

2026-01-14 00:06

The warmth of a crackling record, its familiar hum reverberating through time, is the essence of Looking Back, a centennial exhibition that brings the past to life in vibrant detail.

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