Chen Xi
Reporter, Beijing
Global Times life reporter, covering culture, art and entertainment.
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  • Beijing 2022 venue 'Ice Ribbon' to host National Short Track Speed Skating Championships

    The National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," will host its first national-level short track speed skating competition from Friday to Sunday, as it welcomes the National Short Track Speed Skating Championships, according to Xinhua News Agency on ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/19 16:12:13
  • American album donor seeks to be 'bridge of culture'

    Evan Kail, the owner of a US pawnshop who made a name in China by donating a photo album documenting Japanese troops' war crimes in China, is currently touring China, trying to gain a deeper understanding of the country's history ...

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/12/18 23:50:45
  • 4 films to premiere during lucrative Spring Festival

    China's film market has entered the home stretch, with a variety of films across genres such as romance, animation, suspense, and action vying for screens to ignite an end-of-year movie-going frenzy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/16 23:51:05
  • Neo-Chinese architecture harmonizes modernity and tradition with the landscape

    The concept of beauty has intrigued humanity since the dawn of civilization. Various ancient cultures have developed their own recognizable aesthetics. Among these, Chinese aesthetics has its own unique school of thought. Today, a fresh wave of neo-Chinese aesthetics, rooted in ...

    By Ji Yuqiao, Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/12/12 23:21:04
  • China leads world in massive open online courses: Ministry of Education

    China has established the world's largest online education system, according to a document sent by the Ministry of Education to the Global Times on Wednesday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/11 17:41:34
  • Beijing Reading Festival highlights rising video explanation of books

    The 14th Beijing Reading Festival kicked off at the Lao She Theater in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/5 23:46:00
  • Clay Figure Zhang's works naturally reflect spiritual state of the times

    Tucked away in the northeast corner of the Ancient Cultural Street along the Haihe River in North China's Tianjin Municipality, a shop proudly displays the large plaque of Niren Zhang Family, or the Family of Clay Figure Zhang, attracting the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/5 23:16:38
  • Shanghai Museum East opens amid event

    The fully completed Shanghai Museum East, a branch of the Shanghai Museum, officially opened to the public on Tuesday during the just commenced 2024 M20+ International Museum Conference.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/3 22:50:34
  • Remains of city gate found at former Jin capital site

    Chinese archaeologists in Beijing have discovered the remains of a city gate from the city's Zhongdu era for the first time, according to the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau on Saturday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/12/2 0:06:50
  • China-Uzbekistan joint archaeology project makes new discovery

    A joint Chinese and Uzbek archaeological team has made a new discovery at the renowned Mingtepa site, the nearest ancient city site in Uzbekistan to China, further confirming its pivotal role as a node on the ancient Silk Road.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/29 0:06:30
  • Regulatory guidelines aim to steer micro-dramas toward quality content

    Micro-dramas, as a new form of online cultural and artistic expression, have swiftly captured the mass cultural consumer market with their unique charm. However, this burgeoning field also needs regulation to ensure its healthy and orderly development.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/27 23:01:28
  • China's 2024 box office surges past 40b yuan mark

    China's 2024 box office surged past the 40 billion yuan ($5.5 billion) threshold on Wednesday afternoon, with three domestic films - Yolo, Pegasus 2, and Successor - claiming the top positions in the highest-grossing film rankings, according to data from ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/27 21:48:00
  • 2nd Liangzhu Forum kicks off in Hangzhou

    Over 300 guests from more than 60 countries and regions, including archaeologists, writers and musicians, participated in the second edition of the Liangzhu Forum that was held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhe­jiang Province, on Monday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/25 22:49:03
  • Tang Dynasty exhibition in Paris highlights 'different but beautiful' history

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively prefaced an exhibition titled "Tang China - A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century)," which was inaugurated Monday at France's Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts.

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/19 23:14:08
  • Why US movie 'Oppenheimer' soared at Golden Rooster Awards

    Among all the competitive nominees, the 37th Golden Rooster Awards, one of the most prestigious industry honors in China, has awarded the Best Foreign Language Film to the US movie Oppenheimer. Industry experts have weighed in on the film's impact, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/17 22:46:17
  • World Chinese Language Conference opens to bridge cultures

    Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 World Chinese Language Conference, which opened in Beijing on Friday.

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/15 22:33:34
  • From pen and paper to drones: The evolution of cultural relics census witnessed by the Sun family

    In Lichuan, Central China's Hubei Province, a family's unwavering dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon of ­inspiration. The Sun family, comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru, has been the backbone of the national cultural ...

    By Chen Xi in Lichuan | 2024/11/14 23:23:06
  • The splendor of Chu culture

    If you like classic Chinese literature, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, prepare to fall in love with Jingzhou city in Central China's Hubei Province, a living and breathing embodiment of ancient Chu culture and the legendary tales of the Three ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/14 22:09:06
  • World Chinese Language Conference to kick off

    About 2,000 participants from more than 160 countries and regions are set to participate in the World Chinese Language Conference 2024 to be held in Beijing on Friday. Scholars and experts said they have high expectations for the event as ...

    By Chen Xi and Dong Feng | 2024/11/13 23:23:45
  • 201 Chinese film projects at American Film Market show export prospects

    The 45th American Film Market (AFM) was graced by the presence of Chinese films, with the China Film Joint Pavilion showcasing a total of 201 film projects.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/11 23:32:04
  • China's first raptor conservation science book released at National Zoological Museum

    China's first raptor conservation science book --Fly! The King of All Birds --has been released on Saturday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/9 18:23:24
  • US scholar's love affair with China's ancient Shu Road system

    "The road system to Shu is difficult, even more difficult than climbing to the blue sky," echoes the lament of ancient Chinese poet Li Bai through the annals of time, immortalizing the ancient Shu Road system, or shudao, an ancient ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/7 23:05:04
  • Youyang in Chongqing: where nature and history intertwine

    While the fourth national cultural relics census was underway, I made my first visit to the picturesque Tujia-Miao Autonomous County of Youyang in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

    By Chen Xi in Chongqing | 2024/11/7 22:24:56
  • New museum to open at 4,300-year-old Taosi site

    A new museum dedicated to the Taosi site, which is believed to be most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao and Shun - two sage emperors dating back more than 4,000 years, is scheduled ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/11/6 23:24:40
  • Xinjiang exhibit booth debuts at London World Travel Fair

    More than 10 outstanding domestic tourism enterprises from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, along with eight other Chinese provinces and cities, made their debut at the World Travel Market in London, the UK, on Tuesday.

    By Chen Xi in Beijing and Sun Wei in London | 2024/11/5 22:29:07
  • Documenting history with culture surveyors

    Bathed in the morning sunlight, I put on an official vest and outdoor hat, both emblazoned with “the fourth national cultural relics Census,” fastened my surveyor's badge, and gathered an array of equipment to set off on my daily mission.

    By Chen Xi in Chongqing | 2024/11/3 22:57:34
  • Japan to return 16 locally-born crested ibises to China, a story of good fortune between the two nations

    A total of 16 precious Japan-born crested ibises are scheduled to be sent to China following an event set to unfold on Sado island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, in the end of October.

    By Chen Xi and Jiang Li | 2024/10/27 23:06:10
  • Nearly 280 Greek artifacts to debut at National Museum of China

    Nearly 280 Greek artifacts are set to be displayed at the National Museum of China on November 5, showcasing the beauty of ancient Greece to Chinese visitors, according to a press release from the National Museum of China on Wednesday.

    By Zhang Ni and Chen Xi | 2024/10/23 20:22:57
  • 'Joker 2' makes a modest debut in China: musical genre struggles among local moviegoers

    After international media outlets reported a lackluster performance for Joker: Folie à Deux (Joker 2) in North America, the much-anticipated sequel has premiered in the Chinese mainland on Wednesday. Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan shows that the musical film has earned ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/17 23:17:26
  • Ancient tomb discovery sheds new light on origins of Chinese civilization

    A large tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years was discovered at the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, Central China's Henan Province, providing a new sample for studying the critical period of the origins of Chinese civilization, Chinese archaeologists ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/15 15:26:13
  • Hollywood's major comeback to be tested

    Following the lucrative film period that was China's National Day holidays, Hollywood is gearing up to rekindle the Chinese box office with a major mix of re-releases and premieres, including the re-release of all eight Harry Potter films, the highly ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/13 22:52:58
  • Embracing modernity and individuality

    While China's National Day holidays are a traditional time for wedding bells, a cultural shift is quietly taking place. The post-1990 and post-2000 generations, now at the forefront of the matrimonial age, are redefining the routine of traditional wedding ceremonies. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/10/7 22:34:27
  • 'A Tapestry of A Legendary Land' to debut on National Day

    The highly anticipated film A Tapestry of A Legendary Land is set to grace the big screen on Tuesday, the beginning of China'sweek-long National Day holiday, marking a unique fusion of dance and cinematic art.

    By Shao Qunyu, Yang Liu, Chen Xi and Zhou Yang | 2024/9/28 22:30:52
  • New franchise of 'The Volunteers' expected to ignite National Day film season

    As the National Day holidays film season approaches, the spotlight falls on The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death, the second installment of Chinese veteran director Chen Kaige's The Volunteers trilogy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/28 22:07:45
  • A season for film market to regain vitality during National Day

    A total of 10 films are set to hit Chinese theaters during the National Day film season, the second most lucrative film period of the year after Spring Festival season. The slate spans a diverse range of genres including drama, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/25 20:27:52
  • Greater Bay Area Film Concert embodies national sentiments of compatriots

    The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 kicked off in the Macao Special Administrative Region on Sunday night, offering audiences a feast of music and a dazzling stage. This event was not only a vibrant cultural feast but also a ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/23 23:42:27
  • Archaeological education bridges past, present

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Wednesday released a guideline on promoting high-quality development of archaeological research and education, marking a significant step forward in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage across the whole nation.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/19 23:17:00
  • Egypt's tourism, antiquities minister seeks to boost ties

    The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt Sherif Fathy expressed his desire to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of tourism and archaeology at a press conference in Cairo on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/18 23:30:45
  • Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season opens to promote millennia-old cultural heritage

    The Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season officially commenced in Wuhan, the capital city of Central China's Hubei Province, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday night, featuring a dazzling fireworks display, a heart-stirring drone performance, and a vibrant light ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/15 16:40:03
  • Archaeologists announce earliest fire-drilling tools found in China and major prehistoric findings

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Friday revealed major advancements at three archaeological sites, showcasing significant discoveries of history and culture from prehistoric period and the Xia Dynasty (c.2070BC–c.1600BC).

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/13 18:09:43
  • 'The Temple of Earth and Me' book fair in Beijing sets record with 400,000 book titles

    As one of the events of the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, "The Temple of Earth and Me" book fair kicked off on Friday and will run through September 23 at Beijing's Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/13 12:17:03
  • Qi Baishi's paintings featured at art fair in Beijing

    As flocks of visitors explored the 2024 Beijing China Art International Fair on Thursday, they found Chinese culture elegantly embedded in cultural collections and relics.

    By Dong Feng and Chen Xi | 2024/9/5 23:45:43
  • Cultural envoys shape China-Africa relations in education and tourism

    As Tungamirai Eric Mupona experienced rural areas in North China and Feng Xinxin kicked off her journey between China and Africa, they may not have noticed themselves taking on a new role - cultural envoys. Looking back, their endeavors have ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/9/5 23:21:14
  • Summer box office hits $1.64b

    China's 2024 summer box office, spanning from June 1 to August 31, generated a total of 11.64 billion yuan ($1.64 billion) in revenue, according to the data released by the China Film Administration on Sunday.

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2024/9/1 21:42:52
  • Ministry of Education revises textbooks to enhance culture, technology

    The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Tuesday announced the release of revised textbooks, including Chinese language and history books featuring new archaeological findings and studies into the origin of Chinese civilization, which will be implemented in primary and junior high ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/28 23:07:45
  • Dunhuang Mogao Caves set valuable benchmark for global heritage conservation

    Situated at a strategic point along the ancient Silk Road, the millennium-old Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province, as a dazzling artistic treasure of ancient Chinese civilization, has long drawn the gaze of the world. How have teams ...

    By Chen Xi in Dunhuang | 2024/8/26 23:04:30
  • More countries seek co-op with Dunhuang Academy

    Following the opening of the International Forum on Cave Temple Conservation held in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday, more countries are seeking cooperation with the Dunhuang Academy, which boasts rich experience in relic restoration and protection with the ...

    By Chen Xi in Dunhuang | 2024/8/19 23:26:30
  • Biased media reports expose West's malicious politicization, stigmatization of China's Silk Roads archaeological efforts

    “Cognitive Warfare” has become a new form of confrontation between states, and a new security threat. With new technological means, it sets agendas and spreads disinformation, to change people's perceptions and thus alter their self-identity. Launching cognitive warfare against China ...

    By Huang Lanlan, Chen Xi and Zhao Juecheng | 2024/8/15 22:27:41
  • Cities leverage micro-dramas' popularity to promote cultural tourism

    China's National Radio and Television Administration has revealed the third recommended play list for its "Travel with Micro-drama" project, bringing the total number of selected works to 31.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/13 23:14:57
  • Centuries-old script of women now a social, historical bridge

    Nüshu literally means "women's writing" in Chinese, and just as its name implies, the writing system including about 500 frequently used characters has been seen as the world's only script designed and used exclusively by women. After its birth in ...

    By Ji Yuqiao and Chen Xi | 2024/8/12 22:40:21
  • Fine arts show highlights peace and friendship

    More than 120 artworks, including China's time-honored Ru porcelain, made their debut at the 2024 Olympic Fine Arts Exhibition in Paris on Friday, conveying peace and friendship through the power of art and promoting global cultural exchange and understanding during ...

    By Zhang Zhen in Paris and Chen Xi in Beijing | 2024/8/9 23:43:37
  • Paris Olympics on the big screen enriches audio-visual experience

    This summer, going to movie theaters have become a novel way to enjoy the 2024 Paris Olympics, pioneering a new direction for live sports broadcasting.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/6 23:08:17
  • 'White Snake: Afloat,' a cinematic ode to Eastern aesthetics and Chinese romance

    On the auspicious occasion of the Qixi Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day, Chinese animated film White Snake: Afloat will grace the silver screen. The film promises to be a romantic and visually stunning conclusion to the beloved White Snake trilogy.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/5 22:25:39
  • Film focusing on China's written language for women makes Oscar shortlist

    Oscar-shortlisted documentary Hidden Letters, which takes the Chinese ancient language of Nüshu as its theme, started pre-screenings nationwide in China in late July. Set to be officially released on August 31, this film has already garnered attention by making it ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/8/1 0:44:46
  • Movie 'Decoded' sets stage for blockbuster summer season

    The highly anticipated Chinese film Decoded, directed by Chen Sicheng, already sparked a fervor among audiences during its preview screenings, setting the stage for a blockbuster 2024 summer season.

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/7/30 23:42:22
  • Beijing Central Axis named as a World Heritage Site

    "Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" was listed as a World Heritage Site at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India on Saturday, becoming China's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/27 13:47:10
  • Political bias vs market reality: rebuttal of the West's Chinese film box office analysis

    In a Bloomberg program aired on Tuesday, two hosts attempted to use the current performance of China's film market to cast a shadow over China's economy. However, their views did not gain support from film experts.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/24 23:20:23
  • More netizens support release of Chinese film about Japanese army's Unit 731

    Chinese film Biochemical Revelations 731, which delves into the horrific bacteriological experiments conducted by the Japanese army's Kwantung Army Chemical Department, also known as Unit 731, in Northeast China, is said to premiere on July 31 in the Chinese mainland. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/23 21:31:04
  • Chinese star hurdler prompts discussions on athlete image and personality

    The “pretty” identification photo of Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni on the official website of the Paris Olympics recently ignited Chinese social media.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/22 22:21:57
  • 'China Travel' boom: What foreign tourists think about the real China

    As the mercury soars in Beijing, the city is not only basking in the hottest weather of the year but also in the glow of a travel boom that has drawn visitors from abroad with the help of the country's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/19 0:31:27
  • Star power of veteran actor Jackie Chan goes beyond box office

    The hashtag "the box office performance of films featuring legendary Jackie Chan has been less than stellar" trended on China's X-like social media platform Sina Weibo on Tuesday. The summer release of A Legend and 2023's Ride On are prime ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/17 23:08:26
  • Chinese embrace dog days of summer or 'Sanfu' with the support of TCM practices

    As the sultry winds of summer sweep across China, the country enters a period known as the "dog days" of summer, or Sanfu on Monday. This is the hottest and most humid time of the year, a period that has ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/15 23:45:10
  • Latest achievements in world heritage site Grand Canal archaeology released

    On the 10th anniversary of the successful application of the Grand Canal for World Heritage status, archaeologists at a Friday conference held by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration revealed the latest archaeological achievements of the world heritage site.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/12 19:23:22
  • Ex-British Museum chief's fee proposal reveals Western arrogance

    The recent call by Sir Mark Jones, the former interim director of the British Museum in London, to charge admission fees to foreign visitors to the museum has sparked widespread discontent among Chinese netizens.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/7 22:00:05
  • Over 100 films set for summer, but no 'explosive hit' to drive Chinese film market to new heights

    As the summer movie season kicks off, the Chinese film industry is gearing up for what is traditionally a period of blockbuster releases and record-breaking box-office numbers. However, despite the influx of about 100 films on the summer slate, there ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/5 0:40:41
  • Winners for the 29th Shanghai TV Festival shows latest trends of Chinese TV dramas

    The Magnolia Awards, one of the three most authoritative awards for Chinese TV dramas, is renowned for its emphasis on professionalism, as the awards are carefully selected by industry professionals rather than public vote.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/7/2 0:30:19
  • American youth summer camp in China carries on spirit of Flying Tigers

    Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, chess, pitch-pot, hanfu costume… When a group of American students were joyfully immersed in various forms of traditional Chinese culture under the guidance of their Chinese peers in Beijing on Wednesday, the melody of Ode to ...

    By Chen Xi and Sun Langchen | 2024/6/26 21:37:32
  • A new milestone for returning relics home

    The return of artifacts looted by colonial forces has become a highlight of international affairs as more countries with lost heritage are raising their voices only to receive silence from certain museums in response. Why is it so difficult to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/25 23:23:09
  • Eight French films to be released in China as part of cinema festival

    The opening ceremony of the French Film Panorama in China was held at the French Embassy in China on Monday. Eight recent French feature films and one short film will be presented in ten cities across China, with the event ...

    By Chen Xi and Jiang Li | 2024/6/25 1:19:08
  • China's new proposal of returning lost cultural objects earns international support

    China on Thursday launched a recommendation for the protection and return of cultural objects removed from colonial contexts or acquired by other unjustifiable or unethical means, winning a big applause from many countries which are seeking for more cooperation in ...

    By Chen Xi in Qingdao | 2024/6/20 22:28:20
  • More countries join cultural heritage alliance, deepening dialogue on civilizations

    More countries have expressed their willingness to join the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) to better cooperate on cultural heritage protection at the 2nd Council Meeting in Qingdao city, East China's Shandong Province, on Wednesday. They gave an ...

    By Chen Xi in Qingdao | 2024/6/19 20:44:13
  • Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in Shanghai

    Over 780 precious artifacts from Egypt are set to be displayed at the Shanghai Museum from July 18 to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Egypt.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/17 22:35:05
  • Over 900 historical relics found in two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea

    Chinese archaeologists have finished three phases of a deep sea archaeological investigation of two ancient shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China's South China Sea, excavating over 900 cultural relics, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) announced at a ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/13 22:01:08
  • Digital ibuprofen: Japan's 'Chiikawa' memes capture Chinese youth

    Since the beginning of 2024, the Chinese internet has been taken over by the adorable characters from the Japanese animated series Chiikawa, which has also quickly become a sensation among young people across the globe. From group chats to social ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/12 22:05:26
  • 'Doctor of cultural relics' calls for more lost artifacts to return to Yungang

    In the western suburb of Datong, North China's Shanxi Province, nestled against the southern slope of Mount Wuzhuo, stand the majestic figures of the Yungang Grottoes, a testament to the enduring beauty of 1,000 years. These colossal Buddhas, towering and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/11 22:01:04
  • Overall condition of China's marine ecology remains stable: report

    The current overall condition of China's marine ecology remains stable, with some local areas seeing improvements and the degradation trends of typical ecosystems being slowly curbed, according to a monitoring report released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Saturday ...

    By Fan Wei and Chen Xi | 2024/6/8 22:25:34
  • China acts as an active advocate for cultural heritage protection and dialogue among civilizations: experts

    Jointly organized by the NCHA and the Liaoning Provincial Government, an exhibition themed with Hongshan Culture and Chinese Civilization, has opened on the day.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/8 19:08:10
  • A total of 10 films set to take on Dragon Boat Festival box office

    A total of 10 films are scheduled to hit the big screen during the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, with a rich variety of film genres and themes expected to spark the first box-office peak of the summer ...

    By Chen Xi and Wu Jie | 2024/6/5 22:49:17
  • Library sector seeks more cooperation to capitalize on AI influence

    China and Russia are seeking more cooperation in facing the challenges and potential opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to the library sector, officials and experts said at the Second China-Russia Library Forum held in Beijing.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/5 20:02:24
  • China-Egypt joint archaeological team resumes excavation

    In the prestigious Karnak Temple Complex of Luxor in Egypt, archaeologists from China and Egypt have been working together since 2018 to uncover the 3,000-year-old Montu Temple, gradually unveiling the mysterious story of the ancient site. Both sides expressed that ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/5 20:02:10
  • Digitization brings ancient treasures alive as China celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

    When the metaverse meets museums, visitors are able to travel to the past to build ancient buildings, travel with ferocious wild beasts like lions and white elephants in Chinese legends. Digital displays of cultural relics have increasingly become an important ...

    By Xu Liuliu and Chen Xi | 2024/6/4 22:43:42
  • Micro-dramas a boon for media evolution

    The first episode of the much-anticipated Chinese micro-drama Take Me Home, produced by renowned Hong Kong director and comedian Stephen Chow, has garnered over 1 million views within just an hour of its release on Sunday. The current word-of-mouth is ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/6/3 22:44:48
  • China to host over 7,300 events for celebration of Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

    Hongshan Culture Research Institute will be officially established at the main venue of the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day -- Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province. Over 7,300 cultural events are set to be held across China for the day's celebration ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/30 17:51:34
  • Studio behind short drama on 'aloof CEOs' found treating staff poorly

    A Chinese internet sensation known as "Wang Ma," hailed as the voice of the workers in a hit micro-drama, has unexpectedly fallen from grace in a dramatic turn of events.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/29 23:26:22
  • Ancient wisdom-sharing ties with Arab states

    Cultural exchange has been a cornerstone of the enduring friendship and cooperation between China and the Arab states. This rich history of interaction, dating back to the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), has fostered mutual respect and understanding, strengthening the bonds between ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/28 23:04:47
  • China aims to build world-class archaeological institutions

    Aimed at providing instruction on upgrading Chinese archaeological institutions into world-class facilities, a national manual was recently released by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) with the clear goal of having 10 to 15 Chinese institutions reach "world-leading" status by ...

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/5/28 21:44:29
  • China-Russia cultural ties bolster friendship

    As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, the China National Traditional Orchestra and Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra joined hands to inaugurate the China-Russia Years of Culture in Beijing on Thursday. ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/16 21:37:41
  • New tyrannosauroid discovery marks southernmost record in China

    On Thursday morning, a group of Chinese researchers announced that they have identified the fossilized remains found in the Sanshui Basin in South China's Guangdong Province, belonging to tyrannosauroids. This discovery marks the southernmost record of tyrannosauroid presence in China ...

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2024/5/15 19:26:16
  • New batch of first-grade museums listed

    The Chinese Museums Association has recently announced a list of 123 museums nationwide that are set to be named national first-class museums in China.

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/5/14 22:05:02
  • Hollywood's 'The Fall Guy': a tribute to Jackie Chan's action films

    Following movie star Jackie Chan's tribute to stunt performers with Ride On in 2023, Universal Pictures has geared up for its own tribute with the new film The Fall Guy, which intertwines a heartfelt romantic narrative with the action-packed world ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/14 21:45:26
  • China to open Qin-Han Civilization Museum for celebrating International Museum Day

    A new branch of the well-known Shaanxi History Museum (SHM) in Xi'an, capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, themed on the civilizations of Qin (221-206BC) and Han (206BC-AD220) dynasties, will be officially opened to the public on May 18, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/10 18:45:29
  • Concert fever continues to soar, but proper management still needed

    This spring and summer, many cities across China have enjoyed numerous heavyweight concerts, with pulsating notes composing urban melodies and adding fuel to a city's liveliness.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/7 22:14:05
  • China leads global film industry

    The first four months of 2024 have seen an impressive performance from the Chinese mainland film market, which surpassed the 20 billion yuan ($2.83 billion) mark in total box-office revenue. This achievement not only highlights the market's strength but also ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/5/5 22:14:03
  • China's sci-fi industry achieves historic growth

    China's sci-fi industry saw accelerated growth in 2023, generating revenue of 113.29 billion yuan ($15.94 billion), according to a report released on Saturday. The revenue represented year-on-year growth of 29.1 percent, and this is the first time the industry's annual ...

    By Chen Xi and Bi Mengying | 2024/4/28 22:36:12
  • Chinese sci-fi literature leader Liu Cixin ponders humanity's future with AI

    A sci-fi film adapted from renowned science fiction writer Liu Cixin's novel The Longest Fall made its debut at the eighth China Science Fiction Convention on April 27. Since The Wandering Earth was first made into a sci-fi movie in ...

    By Li Qian and Chen Xi | 2024/4/28 22:27:21
  • 102 newly revealed architectural heritage projects aim for better protection

    A total of 102 architectural heritage projects have been included in the 9th Batch of China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage Projects for the better protection of the heritage in Chinese architecture in the 20th century. Experts said China has ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/28 22:15:12
  • Fashion weeks advance new forms of cultural tourism, regional cooperation

    As spring unfolds across China, many cities are abuzz with various fashion weeks, aiming to explore new models for promoting tourism while infusing fashion elements. Among them are the ongoing Puyuan Fashion Week in East China's Zhejiang Province, and the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/25 20:53:38
  • Global guests share ideas about Sora and AI onslaught at 14th BJIFF

    The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) is underway. Buzzing with excitement and filled with diverse discussions, the festival has attracted a large cross-section of international filmmakers. Chinese moviegoers are flocking to the festival, eager to catch the screenings of ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/24 21:23:51
  • Strengthening bonds through film

    In the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Brazil in 2024, the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF) has taken a significant step toward enhancing cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/23 21:57:09
  • 11 films set to hit Chinese cinemas during May Day holidays

    Formed Police Unit, starring leading Chinese actors Wang Yibo and Huang Jingyu, is the first commercial film focusing on China's peacekeeping polices overseas. It tells the story of China's peacekeeping police officers undertaking a sacred mission, traveling to foreign countries, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/22 22:44:44
  • China celebrates World Intellectual Property Day with coordinated regional development strategy

    Ahead of the 24th World Intellectual Property Day that is set for April 26, China's cultural enforcement departments jointly signed the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Regional Copyright Enforcement Cooperation Agreement in Beijing on Friday. Officials and experts highlighted that the move will further ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/22 4:32:01
  • 14th Beijing International Film Festival opens with red carpet gala

    The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) has officially started after the opening ceremony was held at Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/18 23:24:49
  • Ancient Divine Granary opens to public, adding a new star to Beijing's Central Axis

    With a momentous ceremony, the Divine Granary complex, part of the historic Xiannongtan Temple, or the Altar of the God of Agriculture, opened to the public in Beijing on Thursday, marking the complex's first public opening in over two centuries. ...

    By Shan Jie and Chen Xi | 2024/4/18 22:53:19
  • US returns 38 cultural relics to China; more similar cases in the future?

    A total of 38 pieces of Chinese cultural relics, including a Buddhist pagoda display, were returned from the US to China on Wednesday.

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2024/4/18 15:41:00
  • Liangzhu Ruins to host World Heritage Day main event

    The main event for the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is set to take place at the Liangzhu Ruins in East China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday. Experts said the event is set to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/17 22:06:40
  • Falling in love with China's rural vibrancy

    In China's "Village Super League" (VSL) soccer tournament in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, a soccer team of international students from Guizhou University played against the Jiangxi Rice Noodle team from Shangrao, East China's Jiangxi Province, attracting numerous spectators ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/16 23:44:40
  • Water-Splashing Festival: Fusion of tradition and tourism ignites cultural excitement

    The Water-Splashing Festival in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a traditional celebration, has gained widespread attention after videos of participants joyfully splashing water at each other and playfully "attacking" others with their sandals went viral on social media.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/15 23:45:53
  • More overseas universities, educational institutions seeking cooperation with China

    More overseas universities and educational institutions are seeking cooperation with China. At the China Study Abroad Forum in Beijing on Friday, officials and scholars from China and overseas pointed out that global education is facing challenges amid the rapid advancement ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/12 22:08:56
  • Young Chinese illustrator's links with Oscar-winning films

    Oscar-winning animated film The Boy and the Heron has been performing excellently at the box office in the Chinese mainland this April. During the release, one of the posters featuring almost the entire main cast characters by Japanese mega animator ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/11 21:37:43
  • 'Cat abuse' candidate not admitted; virtue supersedes good grades

    On Monday night, Lanzhou University's School of Nuclear Science and Technology officially announced the 2024 list of candidates for master's degree transfer admissions on its official website. After checking the list, Xu, a candidate who had attracted significant social attention ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/9 23:34:37
  • More efforts needed to defend artists from AI onslaught

    Over 200 internationally renowned musicians have jointly penned an open letter, urging AI developers, tech companies, platforms, and digital music service providers to cease the use of AI that infringes upon and diminishes the rights of human artists.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/8 22:36:23
  • Qingming: millennial-old festival to remember ancestors, celebrate nature's renewal

    Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday observed to commemorate ancestors and honor the deceased.

    By Wu Jie, Lou Kang and Chen Xi | 2024/4/2 0:16:04
  • The Forbidden City 'meets' the Palace of Versailles: top-class exhibition opens in Beijing

    To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the China-France Cultural Tourism Year, the exhibition “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: Exchanges between China and France in the 17th and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/4/1 18:16:47
  • Beijing film festival to open in mid-April; 15 films shortlisted for Tiantan Awards

    The 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) is scheduled to be held from April 18 to 26, organizers announced at a news conference on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/28 22:59:09
  • Netflix should have more confidence in 'The Three-Body Problem' and global audiences

    As a viewer who has read the original novel and watched Netflix's adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, my biggest takeaway is that Netflix should have more confidence in this marvelous Chinese science fiction novel and in global audiences. Although it's ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/26 22:41:00
  • International education exhibition to open in mid-April

    The 29th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) is to be held in four cities - Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai and Guangzhou - from April 13 to 21, aiming to offer better services for those who intend to study abroad, officials ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/26 22:30:49
  • Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to mainland

    A Buddhist association from the island of Taiwan donated 30 lost relics to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) at a donation ceremony held at the National Museum of China (NMC) on Monday, showcasing the cultural bonds between the Chinese ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/25 21:33:06
  • New book unravels the mystery of Chinese civilization

    The Making of the Chinese Civilization was published in early February with the aim of informing readers overseas how Chinese history and civilization have evolved over the past 8,000 years through archaeological studies.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/25 20:11:20
  • China's National Cultural Heritage Administration unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2023

    China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Friday announced China's top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2023, which aims to recognize the most significant archaeological discoveries made in the country during the year.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/22 22:32:27
  • Vernal Equinox: Best time of spring marked by blooming flowers

    Wednesday marks the arrival of the fourth of China's traditional 24 Solar Terms, Chunfen, or the Vernal Equinox. On this day, the sunlight almost directly hits the equator, dividing day and night equally between the northern and southern hemispheres. Imagine ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/20 22:00:35
  • In necessary move, court shows zero tolerance for 'dual contracts' in entertainment

    China's supreme court has criminalized the signing of "dual contracts," known as "yin-yang contracts," and has clarified a zero tolerance position on tax evasion schemes, including the shocking tax fraud scandals involving celebrities in the entertainment industry.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/19 23:06:40
  • Full respect to 'cultural ambassador' Akira Toriyama for spreading Chinese culture overseas through his manga

    In the Year of the Dragon, Akira Toriyama, the influential Japanese creator of global hit manga Dragon Ball, has died. Many Chinese fans paid tribute to the late artist by purchasing Dragon Ball collections as well as its anime garage ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/11 2:25:14
  • Utilize relics better for cultural development: political advisors

    During the two sessions, many members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from the realms of cultural relics reiterated the significance of protecting and utilizing cultural relics and their role in cultural inheritance and ...

    By Chen Xi and Bi Mengying | 2024/3/10 21:20:33
  • Work report inspires motivation

    A government work report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Tuesday has revealed the main targets for China's development in 2024 in various fields. In terms of culture, the report said that China aims to enrich people's intellectual ...

    By Chen Xi and Bi Mengying | 2024/3/7 23:32:25
  • Political advisors discuss Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cultural, tourism devt

    With an extensive historical and cultural legacy and world-class tourist destinations, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region boasts a vast tourism market and cultural development, said political advisors during the ongoing two sessions. Amid the 10-year milestone of the coordinated development of the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/6 22:40:15
  • Cultural heritage organ's handling of proposals from two sessions exemplifies Chinese democracy

    "The people's status as masters of the country is the essence of people's democracy." The white paper China: Democracy That Works, released by China's State Council Information Office, defines Chinese democracy in this manner, and this definition resonates even more ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/3/5 0:01:39
  • New Yinxu Museum awaits Shang Dynasty artifacts lost overseas

    “Dignified and Majestic” – this is the most common feedback I heard during the opening day of the new building of the Yinxu Museum. The square, bronze-colored building exuded a commanding presence under the sunlight, while inside, 3,000 artifacts were ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/29 20:39:33
  • New museum building brings visitors back to Shang civilization

    Fruitful achievements of nearly a century of archaeological exploration at the world heritage site Yin Ruins are now concentrated in the newly inaugurated building of Yinxu Museum along the banks of the Huanhe River in Anyang, Central China's Henan Province.

    By Chen Xi in Anyang | 2024/2/27 21:31:42
  • 4,000 precious artifacts displayed in new Yin Ruins museum, unlocking secrets of Shang civilization

    A new museum building for the Yin Ruins, a world heritage site known as "the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions," officially opened in Anyang city, Central China's Henan Province on Monday. This is the first panoramic museum showcasing ancient Shang ...

    By Chen Xi in Anyang | 2024/2/27 1:48:42
  • New museum building of Yin Ruins displays 4,000 Shang Dynasty cultural relics

    A new museum building at the Yin Ruins, a World Heritage Site known as "the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions," opened in Anyang, Central China's Henan Province, on Monday. About 4,000 cultural relics are on display, showcasing the long history ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/26 20:47:04
  • Lantern displays, carnivals attract crowds during traditional festival

    Spectacular lantern displays and a series of carnivals involving lighting lanterns, folk dances and lantern riddles were organized across China on the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month, which fell on Saturday in 2024.

    By Li Yuche in Shantou and Chen Xi in Beijing | 2024/2/25 22:07:42
  • Book recommendation program for Chinese and Malaysian Youth launched to boost 50-year ties

    Ceremonies to launch a program recommending 50 books to Chinese and Malaysian Youth was held in Beijing and Kuala Lumpur on Thursday as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations. Officials said the books would serve ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/23 1:23:21
  • Sora AI 'more of an opportunity than a challenge' for movie industry

    The beginning of the Year of the Dragon has heralded a "Song of Ice and Fire" with the emergence of Sora, a text-to-video AI model. Videos generated by Sora display strong consistency when it comes to characters and backgrounds, and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/21 23:09:45
  • New hall at Yin Ruins Museum to display 4,000 Shang cultural relics

    A new museum hall at the Yin Ruins, a World Heritage Site known as "the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions," is set to open in Anyang, Central China's Henan Province, on February 26. About 4,000 cultural relics will be displayed ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/19 22:51:34
  • Tianjin Ancient Culture Street ushers global guests to celebrate Spring Festival with its time-honored brands

    Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, a place that I am deeply familiar with, was a hit this Spring Festival after Chinese President Xi Jinping visited it ahead of the festive holidays.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/18 21:45:16
  • Spring Festival links tradition, promotes global values

    On the afternoon of February 1 ahead of Spring Festival, President Xi arrived at Tianjin's Ancient Culture Street. Walking along this street that possesses an air of antiquity, he stepped into several shops such as Guifaxiang 18th Street Mahua, Nut ...

    By Xu Liuliu, Chen Xi and Lu Wenao | 2024/2/8 0:00:57
  • US returns stolen artifact to China, as two countries mark 45 years of diplomatic ties

    China's cultural authority has successfully retrieved the stolen and lost Western Zhou (1046BC-771BC) bronze vessel known as Feng Xing Shu Gui from the US, marking the end of its 40-year odyssey abroad and its return to its homeland. Officials said ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/7 10:04:26
  • US returns lost Western Zhou Dynasty relic to China, deepening mutual exchanges

    China's cultural authority has successfully retrieved the stolen and lost Western Zhou (1046BC-771BC) bronze vessel known as Feng Xing Shu Gui from the US, marking the end of its 40-year odyssey abroad and its return to its homeland. Officials said ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/7 9:56:58
  • Museums, localized travel and movies main force

    Cities nationwide have been increasing tourism promotion to seize the opportunity presented by this year's eight-day-long Spring Festival holiday. Museums and localized tours are being seen as emerging boosters, while the movie industry remains an active player.

    By Lou Kang and Chen Xi | 2024/2/6 23:39:04
  • Dunhuang Academy engineers honored for outstanding dedication to preservation of history

    To safeguard the cultural heritage of ancient murals, cave temples and archaeological sites, a dedicated group of professionals, firmly rooted in the vast desert, engaged in a relentless dance with time, willingly exchanging their youth for the preservation of cultural ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/2/6 21:38:17
  • Reviving ancient poetic charm in modern society

    For thousands of years since the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046BC-771BC), poetry has been the shining jewel in the crown of Chinese literature.

    By Zhang Ni, Wu Jie and Chen Xi | 2024/2/4 22:41:39
  • 2024 WDEC shares inclusive and engaging experience with the world

    Partnering with intelligent training "simulated humans" to learn first aid techniques, activating the simulation driving platform to conduct a "high-speed train," practicing vegetable cultivation in the "smart classroom"... During the 2024 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC), which concluded in Shanghai ...

    By Chen Xi in Shanghai | 2024/2/1 23:05:32
  • WDEC kicks off in Shanghai

    The 2024 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC) kicked off in Shanghai on Tuesday, gathering more than 800 educators, officials, and tech leaders from over 70 countries and regions.

    By Chen Xi in Shanghai | 2024/1/30 23:45:33
  • French scholars reflect on 60 years of China-France friendship

    "It is a pleasure to have friends coming from afar," ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius said in The Analects of Confucius, a collection of his ideas and sayings.

    By Li Xing and Chen Xi | 2024/1/30 22:58:01
  • Why Hollywood has tumbled in China

    A recent article from The New York Times, titled "Why China has lost interest in Hollywood Movies," has gained wide attention on social media.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/29 23:30:47
  • 8 movies set for Spring Festival

    A total of eight films are set to hit Chinese theaters during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, the longest film season ever with eight days in 2024.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/28 23:16:18
  • Protection of excavated ivory from Sanxingdui Ruins sees new progress

    Researchers have yielded significant results in dehydrating and reinforcing waterlogged ivory unearthed at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Sichuan, Chen Jiachang, deputy director of the Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, told the Global Times on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/25 22:38:35
  • Meme 'subject three' dance in Spring Festival Gala – trendy or lazy?

    The inclusion of Kemusan, or "subject three" dance (a popular swag dance originated from South China), into the rehearsal highlights of the 2024 Spring Festival Gala in several provinces has triggered dissatisfaction among some Chinese netizens, who call the move ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/23 22:42:37
  • Maestro baritone Liao Changyong pioneers efforts in elevating Chinese art songs worldwide

    Listening to his Chinese songs, you will be captivated by his pure and emotionally charged voice that connects you to China's profound history and splendid culture. Listening to his rendition of world-class operas, his clear enunciation, character portrayal and interpretation ...

    By Chen Xi and Zhang Ni | 2024/1/22 23:42:58
  • Aging online influencers in elegant costumes promote Chinese culture

    Several elegantly dressed grandmas wrapped in neatly pressed traditional damask cheongsams complemented by exquisite makeup and permed gray hair, gracefully walk into the live broadcast room's spotlight.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/18 19:26:30
  • US-released Year of Dragon stamp shows poor understanding of Asian culture

    The controversy that has arisen over a Year of Dragon stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) shows lack of understanding of the Chinese dragon's history and culture, highlighting the importance of respecting and promoting Asian culture in ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/16 22:36:23
  • China, US extend memorandum combating illicit relic trafficking

    China and the US have jointly announced the extension of the validity period for a governmental memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at preventing the illegal entry of Chinese cultural relics into the US. This collaborative effort, effective this Sunday, seeks ...

    By Lou Kang and Chen Xi | 2024/1/11 22:46:27
  • Fujianvenator: 'Bizarre' 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossil discovered in E.China

    On Thursday, Chinese paleontologists reaffirmed the significance of paleontological fossils, including the groundbreaking discovery of one dinosaur fossil dating back to around 150 million years ago, discovered in East China's Fujian Province.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/11 20:40:35
  • Innovation reshaping landscape of China's brick-and-mortar bookstore

    The 2024 Chinese Bookstore Conference, themed "Innovation, reshaping the value of bookstores," recently took place in Beijing, bringing together officials, industry insiders, and visionaries eager to explore the future of physical bookstores. Recognizing the challenges faced by traditional book retailers ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/9 22:06:41
  • China's first vertical documentary presents authentic ordinary livelihoods

    The film's most striking feature is its bold venture into vertical storytelling, turning short videos into a feature-length film and transforming small screens into cinematic canvases. Splitting the large screen into five vertical sections, the film seamlessly switches between one, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/8 22:09:57
  • Short-video display showcases vibrant stories of ASEAN students and China

    The first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei ASEAN International Students "My Story with China" Chinese Story Short Video General Display commenced at Tianjin Normal University on Saturday with government officials and foreign diplomats underscoring the enduring history of engagement between China and ASEAN nations. ...

    By Chen Xi in Tianjin | 2024/1/7 22:06:25
  • Significance of youth exchanges highlighted during China-ASEAN Year

    The first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei ASEAN International Students "My Story with China" Chinese Story Short Video General Display commenced at Tianjin Normal University on Saturday with government officials and foreign diplomats underscoring the enduring history of engagement between China and ASEAN nations. ...

    By Chen Xi in Tianjin | 2024/1/6 22:09:02
  • 500m-year-old prehistoric fossils discovered at construction site in SW China

    A significant number of prehistoric fossils dating back approximately 500 million years have been discovered at a construction site for a highway project in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

    By Chen Xi | 2024/1/3 17:44:30
  • Live performances, nostalgic vibes mark New Year's Eve celebrations in China

    On major television networks, China ushered in the New Year with a spectacular array of perfor-mances that featured "authentic singing," a blend of traditional Chinese elements and Western art and a nostalgic flair.

    By Li Xing and Chen Xi | 2024/1/1 22:20:05
  • Will Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' conquer China's box office like it did in North America?

    Pre-sale of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour has quickly swept the Chinese film market by breaking 20 million yuan ($ 2.80 million) as of Wednesday morning since it was announced it is set to premier in Chinese cinemas on Sunday.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/27 14:20:52
  • China-Nepal cultural exchange exhibition fosters the enduring bilateral friendship

    As the year 2024 approaches, some visitors have come to the famous Miaoying Temple, also known as the White Stupa Temple, in Beijing to pray. They walk around the pagoda, clasping their hands together in prayer. A manager told the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/27 8:47:40
  • Alliance established to revitalize cultural relics through tech

    A digital alliance of cultural heritage institutions was established on Monday in Beijing, a new move aimed at revitalizing cultural relics through technological innovation.

    By Chen Xi and Wu Jie | 2023/12/25 23:04:58
  • TV works commemorate Mao's 130th birth anniversary

    A number of TV works have been airing to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of late leader Mao Zedong, including Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong and Wondering the Vast. The two key projects from the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/25 22:56:47
  • Earliest multiplication tables discovered in ancient tomb

    The earliest multiplication formulas on record have been discovered on bamboo slips from the Warring States period (475BC-221BC) at a tomb site in Central China's Hubei Province, pushing the history of these formulas back by nearly a century, China's National ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/21 23:30:12
  • STEM institute in Shanghai benefits education modernization and talent cultivation

    China's first Category 1 Institute of UNESCO, the UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education (IISTEM), will be located in Shanghai's Xuhui district. This will be beneficial for advancing the modernization of education in the country and aligns with the idea ...

    By Chen Xi and Wu Jie | 2023/12/20 23:10:50
  • Major earthquake in Gansu threatens 1,600-year-old temple grottoes; Dunhuang Mogao Caves remain safe

    Following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday, the Bingling Temple Grottoes, part of China's first batch of cultural relic sites located near the disaster's epicenter, saw several ...

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2023/12/19 23:06:59
  • Archaeological discoveries and project reveal true face of Chinese civilization

    In 2023, a series of noteworthy topics have emerged in the Chinese cultural landscape, ranging from international cultural exchange to local creativity contributing to the development of Guochao, or China Chic. This also includes a flourishing domestic film market and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/19 22:35:17
  • Major earthquake in Gansu threatens 1,600-yr-old temple grottoes; Dunhuang Mogao Caves remain safe

    Following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday, the Bingling Temple Grottoes, part of China's first batch of cultural relic sites and located near the disaster's epicenter, saw ...

    By Li Yuche and Chen Xi | 2023/12/19 20:23:47
  • Chinese archaeologist awarded first-ever lifetime honor at Shanghai Archaeology Forum

    Chinese archaeologist Yan Wenming, a distinguished professor at Peking University, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the fifth Shanghai Archaeology Forum (SAF), which marks the first time a Chinese scholar has received such recognition.

    By Li Hang and Chen Xi | 2023/12/17 22:22:26
  • Research Center dedicated to Western Zhou Dynasty Yan culture established to enhance civilization origin project

    The Research Center for Archaeology of Yan Culture was officially established in Beijing on Sunday. Experts highlighted the importance of researching Yan culture in supplementing China's national project to trace the origins of Chinese civilization.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/11 1:36:23
  • Over 12,000 artifacts excavated from Sanxingdui Ruins site

    Chinese cultural authorities unveiled its latest archaeological achievements of the national project to trace the origins of Chinese civilization in Beijing on Saturday. Among the noteworthy breakthroughs is the preliminary understanding of the distribution and internal structure of the sacrificial ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/9 17:20:34
  • Chinese reality shows foster cross-cultural experiences for performers, audience

    Chinese reality shows have been actively exploring international markets in recent years, offering a new window for the world to "see" China. Through innovative and relatable formats, the shows have resonated with audiences worldwide, helping promote Chinese culture overseas and ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/5 23:19:31
  • China's earliest water conservancy facilities unearthed in Hubei Province

    Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Qujialing relics site in Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province, have found a large-scale system of dams that date back to about 5,100 years ago, making it China's earliest water conservancy project. The discovery of the ...

    By Hou Xiangjun and Chen Xi | 2023/12/5 21:55:47
  • Disney's centennial gift 'Wish': Not so magical as 'Frozen'

    As Disney's much-anticipated centennial tribute film, Wish, fails to meet expectations at the box office, concerns have arisen over the Magic Kingdom's declining strength in IP production.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/12/4 23:58:52
  • 'Welcome to Milele,' a heartfelt tribute to China-Africa medical aid cooperation

    The China-Africa cooperative TV project Welcome to Milele has garnered widespread acclaim, not only captivating Chinese audiences but also resonating with viewers in Africa.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/30 23:36:22
  • Dams dating back 5,000 years discovered at Liangzhu Ruins

    About 20 ruins that were once possibly dams have been discovered at the Liangzhu Ruins in East China's Zhejiang Province. The finds are set to advance China's archaeological research on water conservancy systems, Chinese archaeologists said at a conference held ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/29 23:42:02
  • Annual festival promotes national reading campaign

    The 2023 Beijing Reading Annual Festival kicked off at the Capital Library of China on Tuesday. As part of China's national reading campaign, the festival aims to promote key publications in history, culture and development of the country among the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/28 22:43:33
  • Greek PM's call shows global demand for the return of stolen relics

    A recent interview with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in which he urged the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles, has ignited a fervent response on Chinese social media, echoing a deep-seated desire for the British Museum to ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/27 23:30:47
  • China's micro-drama craze shows potential of 'sheconomy' abroad

    The recent boom of Chinese micro-drama platforms abroad, led by ReelShort, marks a notable development, with app downloads even surpassing TikTok. A recent survey shows that a majority of app users were female, reflecting the powerful “sheconomy” not only in ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/26 21:11:03
  • Chinese authorities vow to promote hi-tech innovation in cultural heritage protection

    Chinese authorities vow to use innovative, high-tech measures to strengthen cultural heritage protection, officials and experts said at the national cultural relics and technology conference on Friday afternoon.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/25 0:23:03
  • 9th China International Copyright Expo to open in SW China

    The 9th China International Copyright Expo, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Thursday to Saturday, promises a myriad of digital experiences and interactive showcases. Among the innovative features of this edition is the first introduction ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/22 21:46:54
  • American donating WWII album to China eager to be a peacekeeper

    Despite receiving many menacing threats that he had to wear bulletproof vest to work, Evan Kail, a 34-year-old American pawnshop owner and TikTok vlogger, said he has never regretted for his decision to donate an album containing photos of atrocities ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/22 21:38:34
  • Regulating China's booming micro-drama industry offers development model for world

    Micro-dramas on online platforms have experienced a rapid growth in the Chinese market over the past two years. Industry predictions estimate that the market value of micro-dramas will approach 25 billion yuan ($3.47 billion) in 2023.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/19 20:08:45
  • HK documentary shows full face of Xinjiang and Xizang

    Documentary No Poverty Land: A Vast Expanse, which shows the full face of Northwest China's Xin-jiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, recently premiered on Hong Kong Television Broadcasting Company's (TVB) Jade Channel, bringing in impressive viewership ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/15 22:39:45
  • Spirit of harmony

    "We advocate harmony and inclusiveness, and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations…" Six young individuals, representing different countries, ethnicities and cultures, echoed the Hehe World Initiative during the recently concluded 2023 Global Forum on Hehe Culture.

    By Chen Xi in Taizhou | 2023/11/15 19:49:04
  • Recovery of Chinese cinema a chance for all

    China's film authority on Tuesday night announced the box office in China in 2023 has so far exceeded 50 billion yuan ($6.85 billion). Breaking it down, the box office of domestic films reached 41.7 billion yuan, accounting for 83.4 percent.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/14 23:13:01
  • Xi's 'second integration' proposal holds great significance for art education: Gao Shiming

    The China Academy of Art has welcomed the celebration of its 95th anniversary since its establishment in the recently inaugurated Liangzhu campus in East China's Zhejiang Province. As the nation's first comprehensive national institution for higher artistic education, the art ...

    By Zhang Ni in Hangzhou and Chen Xi in Beijing | 2023/11/12 22:30:03
  • Release of new Hollywood movies in China set to benefit world's two largest film markets: expert

    As November kicks in, Hollywood is gearing up for an intensive release period with four major films set to hit Chinese theaters, which film critics said could bring strong support for the home stretch of the annual box office both ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/10 0:04:25
  • Harmony and peace 'guide to resolving a chaotic world'

    The harmony and peace seen in China's time-honored Hehe culture is needed now more than ever in today's world, which is suffering from dreadful conflicts and tense wars, said experts and officials from China and abroad at the 2023 Global ...

    By Chen Xi in Taizhou | 2023/11/7 22:46:02
  • Protection phase begins for China's 800-year-old Nanhai No.1 shipwreck

    Archaeologists will perform desalination on the Nanhai (South China Sea) No.1, the shipwreck of a cargo ship from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and remove caissons for permanent protection, an expert from the Maritime Silk Road Museum of Guangdong in Yangjiang, ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/5 20:11:20
  • Chinese American film, TV festivals set up platform for co-op

    The 19th Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) and the Chinese American Television Festival (CATF) kicked off on Thursday in Los Angeles, the US, contributing to a close cultural exchange between the world's two largest film markets.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/2 22:14:07
  • Universality of Chinese culture appreciated

    The increasing trend of remaking Chinese TV and film productions for international audiences reflects a growing interest in and demand for Chinese content worldwide. This phenomenon, where Chinese dramas and movies are being adapted for foreign markets, signifies an acceleration ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/1 22:52:33
  • 19th Chinese American Film Festival, TV Festival facilitates China-US cultural exchanges

    Aiming to connect two of world's largest film markets, the 19th Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American Television Festival is scheduled to kick off on Thursday.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/11/1 22:37:49
  • Concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev and mega-orchestra wins big applause in Beijing

    Renowned Russian conductor Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theater Symphony Orchestra amazed Chinese audiences at the newly established Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday evening, becoming the first international mega-orchestra to perform at the venue.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/10/26 21:05:32
  • 'China's Hollywood' aims at high quality-development with new releases, round-table talks and awards

    Hengdian, known as "China's Hollywood," as it is the world's largest film and TV base, aims to promote itself and its vast film and TV productions through the Hengdian Film and TV Festival on Thursday and Friday in East China's ...

    By Xu Liuliu in Hengdian and Chen Xi in Beijing | 2023/10/25 22:47:12
  • Top-notch shows from around the globe reunite at the 10th Wuzhen Theater Festival

    Hustle and bustle at the global Wuzhen Theater Festival marked the return of the event on October 19 amid its 10th anniversary. Tickets to the festival, which is meant to run until October 29, were sold out in just half ...

    By Chen Xi in Wuzhen | 2023/10/24 21:20:55
  • Details of ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea show Maritime Silk Road exchanges

    On Thursday, more details were revealed about two world-class archaeological discoveries - two ancient shipwrecks found at a depth of over 1,000 meters in the South China Sea.

    By Chen Xi | 2023/10/19 23:28:55
  • BRF banquet shows profound historical connections

    China hosted a grand banquet that welcomed guests from around the world on Tuesday night on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). The banquet's decor, menu and music were meticulously designed, which experts ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/10/18 21:22:23
  • The Palace Museum digitizes over 900,000 items from its collection: museum director

    The 6th Taihe Forum kicked off at the Palace Museum on Monday. Wang Xudong, director of the Palace Museum, stated during the opening ceremony that the museum has digitized over 900,000 items from its collection, establishing a vast digital resource ...

    By Chen Xi and Zhang Ni | 2023/10/17 0:24:47
  • Seven artifacts returned to Yuanmingyuan, marking significant progress in repatriation of relics lost overseas

    Seven ancient stone columns from the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, in Beijing, which had been lost overseas for over a century, were officially returned to their homeland. They made their debut on Friday at the opening ceremony of the ...

    By Chen Xi | 2023/10/13 20:50:59
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