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Tubo period petroglyphs found in Xizang

2017-01-09 10:15

Eight stone inscriptions found in Mangkam county in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region have been confirmed as dating back to the Tibetan Tubo Kingdom more than 1,000 years ago, the county cultural relics bureau said Sunday

Behind the scores: The dark side of film ratings

2017-01-09 07:15

In my capacity of a film critic, I was invited to several events at the end of 2016 - not only because it was a busy season for new releases, but because a furor was started about the nature of film criticism.

'Railroad Tigers' tops Chinese box office

2017-01-06 13:49

Railroad Tigers, a domestic comedy featuring Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, ruled the Chinese box office in the week ending Jan 1, earning 275 million yuan ($39.9 million), China Film News reported Friday.

Dig hopes to uncover ancient treasure

2017-01-06 07:28

Dykes have been built to surround an area about 1,000 meters long and 100 meters wide in the Minjiang River in the Pengshan district of Meishan, Sichuan province.

Animating a bright spot in the movie market

2017-01-05 07:38

For most Chinese filmmakers, 2016 was a disappointing year. The country's once rapidly expanding movie market encountered an unprecedented slowdown. But animated features-the genre that was for a long time seen as children's fare-provided a glimmer of hope in the chilly winter.

Comedy may be a winner again

2017-01-05 07:24

The upcoming Spring Festival is seen as a 'golden period' for films. Nine flicks, including seven laugh riots, are slated to premiere on Jan 28.

'Happy Chinese New Year' events in Beijing to kick off soon

2017-01-04 15:07

China Readers' Club, a 2017 Happy Chinese New Year event will be held in Beijing from Jan 16 to 22. A culture week will be featured during the event at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

Chinese-Egyptian Culture Year wraps up with great achievements

2017-01-03 10:43

The 2016 Chinese-Egyptian Culture Year drew to an end successfully as some 150 various kinds of cultural activities were held in both countries, which is seen as a breakthrough.

Serial pictures give old art form a new lease of life

2017-01-03 08:13

Like many of his peers born in the 1960s, Li Chen was a fan of Chinese picture books in his childhood.

The Beiyang Fleet

2017-01-03 08:08

Beiyang (literally meaning "the northern ocean") Fleet was established by the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in 1871 as one of four modernized regional navies when the dynasty faced a crisis and launched a series of reforms.

Sunken heroes

2017-01-03 08:04

Archaeologists unveil the tragic story of a historic sea battle more than a century ago as they excavate an ironclad warship, Wang Kaihao reports.

Film industry at turning point as bubble bursts, tastes change

2017-01-03 07:50

Insiders say there's a silver lining to stagnant box office takes in 2016. Box office takes for China's film industry remained stagnant in 2016, but most industry insiders see it as a blessing in disguise.

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