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Film 'All Wishes Come True' sparks interest in cultural landmarks

Film 'All Wishes Come True' sparks interest in cultural landmarks

'Eat well': The simple phrase behind a wartime story of humanity

'Eat well': The simple phrase behind a wartime story of humanity

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Beijing's Temple of Heaven: Six centuries of architectural splendor

Beijing's Temple of Heaven: Six centuries of architectural splendor

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Yuxian, a living legacy of ancient architecture and paper-cutting

Yuxian, a living legacy of ancient architecture and paper-cutting

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ART

Why does 'eat well' mean so much in China?

Why does 'eat well' mean so much in China?

Wherever there are people, you'll find a Chinese restaurant – or so the joke goes.

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Screening of Chinese films kicks off in Bishkek

Screening of Chinese films kicks off in Bishkek

The "Reel China" overseas film screening and promotion tour in Kyrgyzstan opened on Wednesday, bringing a diverse lineup of Chinese cinema to audiences in Bishkek.

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Homegrown animated films rise to command China's big screen

Homegrown animated films rise to command China's big screen

A decade ago, Chinese animation was an afterthought, overshadowed by Hollywood and dismissed as mere children's entertainment. Yet homegrown animated features now command nearly half the market, matching any studio for technical ambition and narrative daring, as evidenced by the latest summer release. Shen Li reports.

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LIFESTYLE

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Urumqi's bazaar: 100,000 square meters of wonder

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Beyond Buzzwords: What China's youth is really saying

Beyond Buzzwords: What China's youth is really saying

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Ribbon dragon dance adds a colorful twist to fitness in Guangxi

Ribbon dragon dance adds a colorful twist to fitness in Guangxi

08-Aug-2026

Beijing turns summer nights into open-air movie theaters

Beijing turns summer nights into open-air movie theaters

07-Aug-2026

Paddy Field Torch Show lights up Yuexi County in Sichuan

Paddy Field Torch Show lights up Yuexi County in Sichuan

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Xinjiang's Bagua City wins over visitors with symmetry and spice

Xinjiang's Bagua City wins over visitors with symmetry and spice

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LIVING HERITAGE

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100,000 gather in Xichang for Torch Festival of Yi ethnic group

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Huang Yong Ping's 'Python' installation descends on Beijing museum

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Reimagining Mulan through a hand-painted picture book

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CROSSING CULTURES

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'The Odyssey' sparks heated discussion ahead of China release

Chinese martial art Wushu gains popularity among Africa's youth

Chinese martial art Wushu gains popularity among Africa's youth

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Why is 'Chinamaxxing' popular among Western Gen Z?

CULTURE REVIEW

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'Crossing': Surviving against the odds, creating the impossible

26-Jun-2026

Global filmmakers choose Shanghai for world premieres

Global filmmakers choose Shanghai for world premieres

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Beijing's Central Axis unveils vitality of Chinese civilization

Beijing's Central Axis unveils vitality of Chinese civilization

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China's Pulse Resounds: A song for the people

China's Pulse Resounds: A song for the people

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Hit Chinese drama sparks travel dreams in Switzerland

Hit Chinese drama sparks travel dreams in Switzerland

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Dragon people unleashed: Born in the Year of the Dragon!

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23-Dec-2024

Beauty in diversity: How Nishan Forum inspires global modernization

Beauty in diversity: How Nishan Forum inspires global modernization

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Chinese, French bonds go deeper on 60 years of diplomatic ties

Chinese, French bonds go deeper on 60 years of diplomatic ties

27-Jan-2024

CMG holds second rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala

CMG holds second rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala

10-Jan-2025

Peng Liyuan, Polish president's wife visit China's NCPA

Peng Liyuan, Polish president's wife visit China's NCPA

25-Jun-2024

Traditional Chinese culture under spotlight on modern stages

Traditional Chinese culture under spotlight on modern stages

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China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations

China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations

11-Jul-2025

Key population shifts in China's 14th Five-Year Plan

Key population shifts in China's 14th Five-Year Plan

21-Dec-2025

Global cinema shines at 26th Shanghai International Film Festival

Global cinema shines at 26th Shanghai International Film Festival

14-Jun-2024

More than a journey: How chunyun travel rush reflects a changing China

More than a journey: How chunyun travel rush reflects a changing China

01-Feb-2026

Global Video Media Forum opens in SE China's Quanzhou

Global Video Media Forum opens in SE China's Quanzhou

03-Dec-2024

2026 Spring Festival Gala: A spiritual feast for the Chinese people

2026 Spring Festival Gala: A spiritual feast for the Chinese people

16-Feb-2026

Spring Festival soiree: From celebrations to record-breaking travel

Spring Festival soiree: From celebrations to record-breaking travel

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Little Chinese New Year opens big window to China's soul

Little Chinese New Year opens big window to China's soul

10-Feb-2026

Domestic trips, tourism spending hit new highs in H1 2025

Domestic trips, tourism spending hit new highs in H1 2025

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