The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) launched its new AI Backlot project on May 13.
It began with a dizi, the traditional Chinese small bamboo flute with a tone both piercing and plaintive, capable of sliding effortlessly between virtuosic runs and tender fragile whispers.
From April 9 to 19, the Shanghai Quartet embarked on a highly anticipated tour across the United States, performing in Washington DC, Boston, Maine, Florida, and concluding at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York.
From the outside, Keey Light Box is an inconspicuous building newly rising in the city of Jiangmen in Guangdong province, its exposed concrete walls giving it a composed demeanor. However, upon entering the recently opened X Gallery inside, one is ushered into a world where artworks and handicrafts sparkle with creativity.
University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
The Temple of Heaven is China's largest and best-preserved Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) era complex.
Zhao Ji, or Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), remains infamous as one of history's least devoted rulers. He turned away from state affairs in favor of art and literature.
In theory, Ride the Wind, the reality show launched in 2020, set out to celebrate women over 30 by encouraging celebrities from different backgrounds to step beyond their comfort zones and take on demanding singing and dancing performances.
The Shanghai Ballet premiered its latest production, The Heartbeat of Muqam, with two performances at the Shanghai International Dance Center on Saturday and Sunday.
The inaugural China Encyclopedia Conference, hosted by the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, took place in Beijing from April 23 to 24, as part of the activities for the country's first National Reading Week after the State Council regulation to promote reading among the public took effect on Feb 1.
Chengdu is a city where parks shape daily life. At People's Park, a landmark with over 115 years of history, calm waters and the aroma of covered-bowl tea reflect Chengdu's unique lifestyle. During the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Chengdu", a delegation from Belgium's Flemish Brabant province witnessed the integration of natural environment and urban life in this "park city".