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English singer Jessie J wins Chinese music variety show
English singer Jessie J on Friday became the first foreign winner of a popular Chinese music variety show.
Western Chinese films on show in Romania's capital
A Week of Western Chinese Films was started in Bucharest on Thursday evening, putting on show some new Chinese-directed films appreciated internationally by both audience and specialized critics.
Restored classic film "Yellow Earth" premieres in Beijing
A 4K restoration of the classic film "Yellow Earth" premiered this week in Beijing. The film marks China's first success in applying the technology of 4K restoration to classic films.
Classical music season kicks off in Beijing
The Beijing Concert Hall has recently launched its classical music season which will run through November.
Song Yang's new film Wrath of Silence to hit theatres soon
Chinese actor Song Yang, known for playing roles in director Xu Haofeng's action films, plays the lead in the set-to-be released film "Wrath of Silence."
A folk story to educate children audiences
A new performance in Beijing is set to answer the question of whether leisure is good and work is bad.
Xu Jinglei Tastes of Crime
Veteran Chinese actress Xu Jinglei's latest film "Tastes of Crime" is set for release in April.
Chinese actor in custody for alleged sexual assault in Sydney hotel
Chinese actor Gao Yunxiang has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault that took place on Monday in Sydney, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Chinese comedian named cultural ambassador of Australian museum
Guo Degang, a popular Chinese traditional crosstalk performer, signed a letter of agreement in Canberra on Thursday with the National Museum of Australia (NWA) to become the museum's cultural ambassador in China.
New Chinese film "Nice to Meet You" to hit theatres Thursday
Renowned Chinese cinematographer-turned director Gu Changwei's new film "Nice to Meet You," or "Yu Jian Ni Zhen Hao," is hitting theatres on Thursday.
Drama Time Forest included in 'Best of Stage Plays in China'
"Time Forest," a drama produced by the theatre, has been included on a list of 'Best of Stage Plays in China.'
Dot art ideas create new opportunities for Chinese artists
The administrators of the relatively new "dot Art" Internet domain names recently dispatched a team of senior managers from the U.K. to China.
Classic, wise proverb on the snipe-clam fight adapted for children's play
A children's play adapted from an old fable called "The Snipe Clam Grapple" will be shown to young audiences in Beijing starting in late May.
Liam Neeson comes to Beijing to promote "The Commuter"
Actor Liam Neeson was in Beijing recently to promote his new thriller "The Commuter".
Antique Chinese bowl estimated at 4 mln USD at Christie's sale in New York
A rare antique Chinese Ding bowl with an estimated worth of 4 million U.S. dollars will be sold today at Christie's in New York.
Chinese artist revives Lantern festival's ancient prosperity via exhibition
An art exhibition detailing how people in ancient China celebrated the traditional Lantern Festival is now being held at the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing.
Amazing China – a smash hit in Chinese film market
"Amazing China," a 90-minute documentary, has become a real hit in the Chinese film market. It has raked in over 27 million yuan (4.27 million US dollars) at the national box office.
‘The Shape of Water’ hits Chinese screens
Oscar-winning film "The Shape of Water" hit Chinese cinema screens Friday. The film was the big winner at the 90th Academy Awards, winning four Oscars: Best Production Design, Best Score, Best Director and Best Picture.
Cast of "Pacific Rim Uprising" in Beijing promoting its release
The cast of sci-fi action film "Pacific Rim Uprising" arrived in Beijing on Monday, doing promotions ahead of the movie's release on March 23 in China and in the United States.
'Perfumes of China' exhibition opens in Paris' Cernuschi Museum
The exhibition "Perfumes of China" has opened at the Cernuschi Museum in Paris, inviting visitors to discover Chinese civilization through the exploration of the art of incense and perfume.