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The 10 most popular imported films in 2017

2017-12-22 13:35

2017 was not an easy year for Hollywood blockbusters to storm China’s box office market, as more domestic films have done great in the fierce competition.

Actor playing Zhou Enlai to also direct new biopic

2017-12-21 08:14

As a "specialist actor", Liu Jin has played late premier Zhou Enlai in more than 70 TV dramas and films.

Chinese opera troupes aim to use web to boost traditional art form

2017-12-21 08:02

The China Association of Performing Arts Committee has launched a branch that will be dedicated to traditional Chinese opera.

Hitting the right notes

2017-12-20 07:51

When pianist Zhang Shengliang, 20, was in Beijing recently ahead of the release of his new album, he showed that he has lost none of his old flair.

Ming Dynasty ink-brush painting sells for 148m yuan

2017-12-19 16:19

A 15th century ink-brush painting marking a lifelong friendship between two artists fetched 148 million yuan ($22 million) at a Beijing auction Monday night.

Zhang Daqian landscape painting fetches 132 million yuan

2017-12-19 10:59

Ink-brush master Zhang Daqian’s hanging scroll painting, Riverside View of Splendor, fetched 132 million yuan ($19.9 million) at a Beijing auction Monday night.

Shifting perspectives in a 'spiritually abstract' world

2017-12-19 10:52

In his recent paintings, Xue Ruozhe has been observing people's inner worlds without depicting their facial expressions, the strongest reflection of human emotions.

Royal view

2017-12-19 08:17

The discovery of rock garden in Beijing's Old Summer Palace will help the public better understand Qing-era construction.

China Tang tri-colored glazed pottery exhibition kicks off in Poland

2017-12-18 14:54

A unique exhibition "Tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty in Luoyang, China" kicked off in Lublin, eastern Poland on Saturday.

Rousing response to Silk Road concert

2017-12-18 09:30

A concert with a theme of the ancient civilizations along the Silk Road was staged on Sunday at the National Center for the Performing Arts to mark the second anniversary of the establishment of the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce.

Qi Baishi sketches bring in record $144m

2017-12-18 02:03

A collection of 12 beautiful landscapes produced by Qi Baishi (1864-1957), the ink-brush master artist of modern China, grossed 931.5 million yuan ($144 million) at a Beijing auction on Sunday night.

Year-ender: Top 10 cultural events from 2017

2017-12-15 09:36

Time marches on, and the year 2017 is coming to an end. This year has witnessed several impressive cultural events and trends. Let's review the major cultural events that occurred this year.

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