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Chinese film industry should have more cultural confidence, says BFI CEO

2019-01-11 08:13

The Chinese film industry should have more confidence in its cultural heritage, even though it has been developing rapidly in recent years, Amanda Nevill, chief executive officer of the British Film Industry (BFI), said in a recent interview with Xinhua.

Creepy: Emoji usage reveals your age group

2019-01-10 10:34

In the online world, it’s very difficult to talk to Chinese people without using emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis?

Crosstalking over cultural barriers

2019-01-10 07:33

"I'm from the northeast, too," Jesse Appell says in a thick dongbei accent, before swiftly adding for his audience's relish, "from the northeastern United States."

Mandarin education in Uganda makes progress

2019-01-09 08:06

WAKISO, Uganda-While singing traditional Chinese folk songs and giving kung fu performances, Uganda's first batch of Chinese-language teachers celebrated their graduation in Wakiso on Dec 20.

US woman plays major role in promoting Chinese culture

2019-01-09 07:49

NEW YORK-Joe Sinicki would have mistaken Carrie Feyerabend for a Chinese performer, had he not watched her presentation of the Peking Opera classic, The Heavenly Maid Scatters Blossoms, at a recent show at the State University of New York in Buffalo.

China Post issues Year of Pig collectible

2019-01-08 11:01

The importance of domesticated pigs as a source of food and a symbol of prosperity is manifested in many forms of Chinese culture, for example, the character of "jia (home)" is composed by a part "tun" which means the pig.

Cultural relic restoration in need of repair as a trade

2019-01-07 07:44

JINAN-Chen Genquan lays down the rasp, removes the sawdust and narrows his eyes to check a wooden chair that has regained its original glory.

Work on Dunhuang murals influences painter's art

2019-01-06 19:57

The year 2018 means a lot to Chinese artist Xue Haitao, who gained praise from home and abroad after 30 years of accumulation.

24 Solar Terms: 5 things you may not know about Minor Cold

2019-01-05 10:40

Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. This year's Minor Cold starts on Jan 5.

The young give us a new year address

2019-01-04 12:00

To welcome the new year, nine young speakers from Beijing, Hong Kong and overseas universities shared their thoughts on the Chinese dream, environmental conservation, art, wellbeing and adulthood.

Palace Museum to restore Qing palace Spring Festival celebration scenes

2019-01-03 17:28

For the first time, the Palace Museum will restore scenes showing how the imperial palace celebrated the Spring Festival in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It will be the first time for ordinary people to experience how the Lunar New Year was observed inside the palace.

Exhibition in Bangkok displays traditional Chinese culture

2019-01-02 11:50

From ink wash painting and oil painting to calligraphy and porcelain works, a new exhibition opened at the China Cultural Center in Bangkok on Dec 29, giving visitors an insight into traditional Chinese lifestyle and culture as well as its modern development.

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