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Old heritage sparkles anew

2018-08-16 14:43

This month, many women in Shilan, a small town in Hunan province, are becoming embroiderers with support from the local government.

Not a hair out of place: Madame Tussauds Beijing unveils waxwork of singer Zhang Wei

2018-08-16 14:39

Madame Tussauds Beijing recently unveiled a waxwork replica of Chinese singer Zhang Wei, sporting his classic grin, dressed in a colorful T-shirt and black jacket, holding his arms open.

Zhang Yimou to receive top honor

2018-08-16 08:13

ROME-Celebrated Chinese director Zhang Yimou will receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker award at this year's Venice Film Festival, organizers announced recently.

The Italian job

2018-08-16 07:58

As Hong Kong's answer to the enduring James Bond franchise, the third Raiders movie sees Tony Leung Chiu-wai team up with Kris Wu for a new mission, Xu Fan reports.

Local heroes

2018-08-16 07:50

US comic book giant Marvel has launched its first two Chinese-superhero comics, Sword Master and Aero. They feature art by Guangzhou-based artist, Gunji. Xu Fan reports.

Chip labor

2018-08-15 07:57

A restaurant in Shanghai has replaced its waiters with robots and, as digital payments via mobile phones already rival cash for many purchases in China, many more automated eateries are expected to open.

Older Chinese blaze newer trails

2018-08-14 08:13

A growing number of retirees are hitting the road. And the travel industry is maturing to serve this emerging market, Yang Feiyue reports.

Xu Zhimo memorial garden at King's College Cambridge opens to public

2018-08-13 10:55

Chinese poet Xu Zhimo's memorial garden opened at King's College Cambridge in England on Friday, during the fourth annual Cambridge Xu Zhimo Poetry and Art Festival. Dozens of poets from China and Britain gathered in the garden, reading their own works on the theme of Birds and Gardens.

Lu Xun Literature Prize names 2014-17 winners

2018-08-13 09:05

The Seventh Lu Xun Literature Prize announced its final winners for 2014-17 on Saturday in Beijing.

Cheers for spirit of science

2018-08-09 07:53

The new season of CCTV's education quiz show will feature a gravity-defying goal by a Brazilian soccer star, and an aspiring 12-year-old tech entrepreneur, Wang Kaihao reports.

Chinese online drama set to take its bow in 13 foreign countries

2018-08-08 10:19

Bloody Romance, a popular online TV series produced by the streaming giant Youku, will make a foray into 13 foreign countries, across six continents, according to a statement recently released by the show's distributors.

Sinologists bring new perspectives and offer advice

2018-08-08 09:39

Sinologists from 24 countries took a close look at China's development at a recent five-day symposium in Beijing.

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