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Photographer showcases works inspired by China's 'cyberpunk city'

2025-08-18 08:27

Italian visual artist Elena Givone hails Chongqing, a metropolis in Southwest China, as the source of inspiration for her solo exhibition held in the vibrant city.

Along the road of the brave

2025-08-18 08:26

Nearly 30 years after his first visit to the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution as a student in 1996, actor Wang Renjun returned last month just ahead of the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army on Aug 1.

Strings of violin drown out memories of gunfire in rural China

2025-08-18 08:25

Braving a sweltering summer afternoon in Central China, 12-year-old Chen Yulin steadied her violin beneath her chin.

A force to be reckoned with

2025-08-15 08:25

At first glance, the white marble stele at the New Fourth Army Memorial Hall in Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu province, seems unremarkable.

Drama pushes Chinese sci-fi frontiers

2025-08-15 08:22

When Dong Xiangbo was in primary school, his father once caught him skipping homework to watch Dinosaur Corps Koseidon, a popular Japanese sci-fi series. The punishment was swift: a spanking that left the boy in tears. Yet, even as his father scolded him, Dong kept sneaking glances at the TV, where a superhero battled aliens.

No such thing as free dinner? Plenty to chew on

2025-08-15 08:21

Work ended early one Friday evening. I was wondering where to go when an Eritrean friend texted me to ask if I would care to visit a restaurant in Sanlitun where I could sample food from northern, southern, western and eastern Africa.

A teahouse steeped with historic vibrancy

2025-08-15 08:20

Huxinting Teahouse, in Shanghai's famed Yu Garden complex, underwent nearly two years of restorations. The city's oldest teahouse reopened its doors to the public last month, breathing new life into the 240-year-old landmark.

'Dead to Rights' smashes box office records, raises awareness

2025-08-15 07:31

The takings are a record for historical films screened during China's summer movie season, which runs from June to August.

Greek saga powers festival opener

2025-08-14 08:02

The Wuzhen Theatre Festival, held annually in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has long been known for its large-scale stage epics. Each year's opening production is a showpiece, often drawn from world-renowned theater companies.

Renovation is like time travel

2025-08-12 08:18

Exploring the hallowed halls of the Laowannian Gold Museum nestled in the Gusu district, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, results in a mesmerizing journey through the intricate artistry of China's intangible cultural heritage.

Discovery leads to renewed look at mausoleums

2025-08-12 08:17

A key breakthrough has been achieved after archaeologists uncovered a ritual complex, in Henan province, that was recorded in history that had never, until now, been located. The discovery marks a huge advancement in the studies of emperors' mausoleums in China.

Ancient treasures spark new pursuit of beauty

2025-08-12 08:16

On July 19, Luo Li, a schoolteacher from Chengdu, Sichuan province, was pulled from a long queue at the National Museum of China in Beijing while waiting to buy one of the museum's most popular collectibles — an empress coronet magnet.

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