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With his smartphone camera on, an elderly resident surnamed Liu, who is now nearly 70, filmed a five-minute clip at his home in the coastal city of Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, sharing his homemade seafood feast as usual.

China Focus: "Yao-Chinese Folktales" returns with bolder narratives, richer aesthetics2026-01-16
In the world of Chinese animation, few titles have sparked as much cultural resonance as "Yao-Chinese Folktales."

From apothecary to Americano, traditional Chinese medicine turns into a lifestyle add-on2026-01-15
For generations, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) arrived with ceremony as dried roots and peels were carefully measured from wooden drawers, taken home, and simmered for hours in a slow, bitter ritual that demanded attention whenever the body called for care.

Chinese troupe wins Grand Prix at Budapest International Circus Festival2026-01-13
The China National Acrobatic Troupe claimed the Grand Prix at the Budapest International Circus Festival, which concluded late Monday with a gala performance marking the 30th anniversary of the event since its launch in 1996.

Silver screens light up cultural consumption upgrade with "cinema plus" model2026-01-11
What can be done in a cinema, other than watching a film? There are now numerous options for Chinese residents, as these once single entertainment venues are upgrading into multi-functional public cultural spaces.

Turkish artist paints new Silk Road stories in China's "porcelain capital"2026-01-11
In a quiet studio in Jingdezhen, a Chinese city famous for its ancient porcelain heritage, Turkish artist Dilan Atasayar guided a brush dipped in cobalt blue across the curve of a white clay body.

"Zootopia 2" surpasses "Avengers: Endgame" as China's top imported film2026-01-07
"Zootopia 2" has become the highest-grossing imported film in Chinese box office history, exceeding the previous record held by "Avengers: Endgame," industry data showed on Tuesday.

24th Vasaloppet International Ski Festival kicks off in NE China2026-01-05
The 24th China Changchun Jingyuetan Vasaloppet International Ski Festival opened Sunday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province.

China's "artificial sun" experiment finds way to break fusion plasma density limit2026-01-03
Researchers have identified a method to surpass the plasma density limit in experiments with the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), known as the "artificial sun," providing a crucial physical basis for high-density operation in magnetic confinement fusion devices.

New Year travel stretches from ski resorts to tropical islands2026-01-03
This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches.

Beijing relocates temple school to preserve Central Axis2025-12-30
Following a ceremony to mark the relocation of a school inside its walls on Monday, Xiannongtan Temple -- one of the key cultural sites along Beijing's Central Axis -- has officially reconnected its inner and outer areas, in an important step in restoring its historical layout.

AI's growing role in storytelling, from script to screen2025-12-29
What is a filmmaker to do when they need to film epic battles for a budget micro-short drama, but they have few actors and even less time? This is a worry of the past, with artificial intelligence (AI) now capable of summoning entire armies of digital performers.

The "cultural ferrymen" offering a more authentic glimpse into everyday China2025-12-25
As the scent of freshly steamed bean paste buns drifts through the People's Park in downtown Shanghai and laughter erupts from a nearby English-language stand-up comedy club -- not at the unfamiliar, but at the recognizable -- China's latest chapter of inbound tourism begins to take shape.

Strong year for animation propels China's film industry onto global stage2025-12-24
2025, a banner year for animation at the Chinese box office, was bookended by two powerhouse sequels: the homegrown phenomenon "Ne Zha 2" ignited the market early in the year, while Disney's "Zootopia 2" powered a year-end surge, underscoring the genre's potent and enduring appeal in the world's second-largest market.

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