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Record holiday sales herald Chinese film market's bullish recovery

2021-02-19 10:00

China's box office revenue during the week-long Spring Festival holiday ending on Wednesday hit a record high of 7.8 billion yuan ($1.2 billion), beating the same holiday in the previous years.

'Stay-put' Spring Festival drives consumption in Shanghai

2021-02-19 09:32

Retailers and restaurants in Shanghai saw surging sales during the Spring Festival holiday as many people stayed put to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Return of the glory

2021-02-19 08:20

Formerly a beacon of luxury and sophistication, an art deco apartment block in Shanghai is now undergoing renovations as part of the city's urban renewal efforts.

City's growing cultural scene attracts more world-class orchestras

2021-02-19 08:16

The Berliner Philharmoniker has announced a new residency project that will be held every other year in Shanghai beginning in June 2022.

A viral sensation

2021-02-19 08:11

American author Richard Preston's latest best-seller is a riveting true-life tale of human courage in the face of the Ebola crises in 1976 and 2014.

China's Spring Festival box office record spirals upward

2021-02-18 10:32

The Spring Festival box office on the Chinese mainland has notched up another 1.6 billion yuan (around $248.4 million). It follows beating 2019's record of 5.9 billion yuan on Monday.

Culture Insider: 5 things you may not know about Rain Water

2021-02-18 08:29

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water (Chinese: 雨水) this year starts on Feb 19 and ends on Mar 5.

Dancing in the street

2021-02-18 08:04

Hubei province's town keeps tradition alive as festival dragon entertains in dramatic style.

Woman spends two years preparing for her big day in historical style

2021-02-18 07:53

Dai Zhenzhen and her groom, Chu Haiting, tie the knot with a traditional Chinese wedding in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The ceremony features rituals dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). 

Museums cash in on the past

2021-02-17 12:56

Museums have a focus on the past. It's the main part of their raison d'etre. But that does not exclude acknowledging that they have a role to play in today's society.

Canadian ice dragon boat festival goes virtual

2021-02-10 10:50

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival has shifted to a virtual format. From Feb 4, a wide array of photo and video exhibitions featuring winter sports and the festive Chinese New Year spirit are available online.

Chinatown lion dance aims to lift spirits

2021-02-10 08:32

SYDNEY-With drums and cymbals playing, a lion dance troupe marched through Sydney's Chinatown, bringing joy to both businesses and passersby.

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