Showbiz
Tea Pets and Father And Son to Hit Theatres This Friday
A string of new Chinese films will be released this week.
Brotherhood of Blades 2 to release on July 19
The action-packed sequel of Brotherhood of Blades stars Chang Chen and actress Yang Mi, and is set for release in China on July 19.
China to air political documentary on reform
A political documentary on China's ongoing reform will be aired starting Monday on China Central Television and other internet platforms.
Chinese Kids Learn Symphony from Peter and the Wolf
Peter and the Wolf, a symphonic fairy tale for children, recently came to Beijing.
Ouyang Nana releases 'Cello Loves Disney' album
Classically trained cellist-actress Ou-yang Nana has promoted her newest album Cello Loves Disney in Beijing.
Jackie Chan to narrate BBC Earth documentary
China's kung fu superstar Jackie Chan will become the voice of nature documentary Earth: One Amazing Day for Chinese audiences.
Campaign Committee Set Up to Explore Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 2020 Presidential Run
Johnson joked about running for President on Saturday Night Live in May. Whether or not it was just a joke, someone filed a campaign with the Federal Election Commission to make him eligible.
"The Great Shokunin 2" sets a new benchmark for internet documentaries
Jointly produced by Youku, Cicada Modern and China Radio International Online, the current season of internet documentary "The Great Shokunin 2" has come to a close, reports Youku.
Uwechue Emmanuel - an African face on Chinese stages
Uwechue Emmanuel, who goes by his stage name Hao Ge, is a Nigerian singer who won the second prize on a Chinese television singing show in 2006.
Female Artist Ma Mingze devotes her art to quotidian happenings
A young artist Ma Mingze has captured the ordinary but indispensable moments of everyday life with her sensible observations. This has become the centerpiece theme for her ongoing exhibition.
Katharina Yau crowned Panama's Chinese Queen
Katharina Yau has been crowned Panama's Chinese Queen, winning a chance to represent Panama at the upcoming Chinese Central American Convention, to be held in Guatemala from August 16 to 20.
Chinese TV drama, film set to air in Mongolia
China Radio International and Mongolia's national public Television broadcaster have signed a deal to provide Chinese TV dramas to be broadcast across Mongolia.
Disney, Netease to create Chinese superhero
The Walt Disney Company and China's Internet company NetEase will work together to create a Chinese comics superhero, the two companies have announced.
Tencent's gaming app slammed by Chinese media
Tencent's hugely popular online game "King of Glory" has received heavy-handed criticism from Chinese media on Tuesday as being poison to young people.
British musical The Bodyguard staged in Shanghai
British stage musical The Bodyguard opened in Shanghai Friday night, at the start of a five-month tour of 13 Chinese cities.
Outstanding contemporary art of China on display in Beijing
About 36 artworks, as new symbols of the development of Chinese contemporary art throughout 2016, are now on display in the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing.
Paddington bear creator Michael Bond dies at 91
It was a last-minute Christmas gift for his wife that inspired Michael Bond to create Paddington bear, the marmalade-loving teddy in a duffel coat and floppy hat.
Chinese teenage singer appointed UNICEF Special Advocate for Education
Wang Yuan, a member of popular Chinese boy-band TFBOYS, has been appointed by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) as a Special Advocate for Education.
Five-country co-production receives nods during the BRICS Film Festival
The 2nd BRICS Film Festival has now concluded in Chengdu as one of the most important sideline events of the BRICS Summit.
Fans at King's Cross Station mark first Harry Potter book's 20th birthday
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" - the first book in the series about the boy wizard.