Beijing, Chengdu top China's sci-fi city index

Beijing and Chengdu topped China's science fiction city index released on Oct. 18, providing a reference for Chinese cities to develop their sci-fi industries and learn from each other.

Mainland official meets with Taiwan cultural circle personages in Beijing

A mainland Taiwan affairs official on Tuesday met with personages of Taiwan's cultural circle who have traveled to Beijing to attend the first Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit.

17th China Intl Children's Film Festival opens

The 17th China International Children's Film Festival has opened in the Chinese cities of Jinan and Chengdu.

​Tearjerker movie delivers 'BIG' healing power

"BIG," a new motion picture from renowned filmmaker Wei Te-Sheng, premiered in Beijing on Oct. 16. With its heartrending storyline that moved the premiere's audience to tears, the film expresses a message of cherishing every precious moment.

​Universal Music, iQiyi to promote Chinese rap globally

Universal Music Greater China and iQiyi, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced a deal on Oct. 18 to distribute music globally from contestants on the popular Chinese rap competition show "The Rap of China 2024."

Art collector's legacy puts generosity in the frame

The State Tretyakov Gallery paintings allow visitors a glimpse into Moscow's people and history.

Dance drama on overseas Chinese business pioneer premieres in capital

"Half of the Sea," a Chinese dance drama, centering on the life story of Tan Kah Kee, a patriotic overseas Chinese business pioneer and philanthropist, premiered in Beijing on Sunday.

Documentary gives clout to Chinese filmmakers

Since early September, filmmaker Fang Li has traveled to many cities to host nearly 100 promotional events for one of his most challenging works, "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru."

Chinese researchers trace spirit distillation technology back to Western Han Dynasty

Chinese researchers have uncovered evidence that spirit distillation technology in China dates back to the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), much earlier than the previously believed Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).

Artworks by Taiwan, Fujian artists on display in Taipei

A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from east China's Fujian Province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei.