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Peking Opera artist Ma Changli dies at 86

2016-11-25 10:12

Renowned Peking Opera actor Ma Changli died Tuesday in Beijing at the age of 86. Ma Changli, born in 1930, was Peking Opera master Tan Fuying's brother and foster son of Ma Lianliang.

In the lap of luxury

2016-11-25 08:23

Shanghai gets a large helping of Italian glamor through the Salone del Mobile Milano, along with a virtual tour of the country's rich cultural spots.

Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts seeks to cast its spell on China

2016-11-24 08:14

Harry Potter's magical world never seemed so close to China as it does today. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a spinoff from the film franchise, will hit the mainland on Friday, a week after its British opening.

More in common than meets the eye

2016-11-24 08:09

A pair of films by two acclaimed directors recently hit Chinese screens, and though they are very different they share a lot of similarities, says Raymond Zhou.

'Fantastic Beasts' given a Chinese makeover

2016-11-23 10:54

A Chinese artist inspired by traditional painting methods has created posters to promote 3D film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Culture Talk brought Chinese art and maritime culture to Egypt and Belgium

2016-11-23 08:52

Curator Zhang Qing gave three talks on maritime culture and Chinese art in Egypt on Nov 16-17 and Brussels, Belgium, on Nov 21.

Our brains can save us

2016-11-23 08:04

Primatologist Jane Goodall points out even insects show surprising intelligence. The woman who discovered chimpanzees use tools tells Erik Nilsson humans' intellect may be our best mechanism to blunt ecological devastation.

Dutch singer thrills Chinese audience with her husky voice

2016-11-23 07:55

Laura Fygi is no stranger to China. The Dutch singer cannot remember how many times she has performed concerts, galas and at private events here over the past 18 years.

Call for the right moves

2016-11-23 07:52

Chinese dancers rock international events, urban spaces and the TV, but their ubiquity masks some problems, as Raymond Zhou learns from specialist Jiang Dong.

Alcohol just as fattening as junk food: Aussie study

2016-11-22 09:32

Alcohol consumption is just as fattening as junk food, an Australian study has found.

Jim Parsons to star in 'Brother Orange' film

2016-11-21 14:36

The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons would join the cast of a film about a weirdly sensational Chinese-American friendship, based on a true event.

'Doctor Strange' continues to lead Chinese box office

2016-11-21 13:42

Disney and Marvel's "Doctor Strange" continued to lead the Chinese box office for a second week, earning 270 million yuan ($39.2 million) in the week ending November 13, China Film News reported Friday.

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