'Ne Zha 2' signals turning point for Chinese cinema, industry leaders say

Filmmakers and distributors gathered at an industry forum during the 15th Beijing International Film Festival on April 19 to discuss the global success of "Ne Zha 2" and its implications for China's box office potential.

UN Chinese Language Day marked in Rwanda

​The Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda held celebrations on Sunday afternoon to mark this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day.

China's latest heritage survey highlights modern-era sites, architecture

​China's ongoing fourth national cultural heritage survey will prioritize the identification of historic sites and architectural works from the modern era, according to a directive that the National Cultural Heritage Administration made public on Monday.

US film academy president: China's cultural voice is rising

Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recently discussed China's growing cultural impact and expressed optimism about China-U.S. cultural exchange.

Chinese folk art exhibition opens in Sarajevo

A Chinese folk art exhibition held in Sarajevo showcased nearly 60 paintings and paper cuttings by farmer-artists, and faculty and students from Northwest Normal University.

'Sinners' tops N. American box office on opening weekend

Warner Bros. Pictures' horror film "Sinners" took the top spot at the North American box office on its opening weekend with an estimated three-day cume of 45.6 million U.S. dollars, data from measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday.

Flying display of cultural ties at Siem Reap's airport

An ongoing exhibition shines a light on two symbolic animals, highlighting a link between Yunnan and Cambodia.

Istanbul marks UN Chinese Language Day with cultural celebration

The UN Chinese Language Day, established in 2010 and observed annually on April 20, has been celebrated in Türkiye's Istanbul with an event highlighting the beauty and global significance of Chinese culture.

UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Yemen's Aden

Yemen held its first celebration of UN Chinese Language Day in the southern port city of Aden on Sunday, an event organizers said marked a significant step in cultural exchanges with China amid Yemen's long-running conflict.

​Beijing Intl Film Festival kicks off with star-studded opening

The 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) opened Friday with a rain-soaked ceremony at Yanqi Lake International Convention Center, bringing together filmmakers and stars from China and abroad to celebrate film history.