Western Xia Mausoleums to apply for UNESCO World Heritage status in 2020

After seven years of preparation, the caretakers of the Western Xia Mausoleums in Northwest China are ready to apply for the mausoleums to receive UNESCO World Heritage status.  

The Moon Grass appears once again in Beijing

The Moon Grass, an original children's play by the China National Theater for Children, is being staged from September 15 to 24 in Beijing.

Concert marks third China Youth Music Competition

​Young musicians from China and Germany gathered at the museum of FC Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on September 11.

Palace Museum enters bilateral agreement with Syrian culture ministry

The Palace Museum in Beijing, signed agreement with the Syrian ministry of culture on Tuesday to kick off a series projects — which will include joint exhibitions and public education initiatives — to be brought about through bilateral cooperation.

Havana ballet fest to feature acclaimed US dancers

Stars from several U.S. dance companies will take part in a gala performance at the upcoming Havana International Ballet Festival, organizers said on Wednesday.

Late artist's work donated to Tsinghua University

Yuan Yunfu donated Enduring Fragrance, a colorful ink painting which shows several lotuses in full blossom, to the Tsinghua University Art Museum.

Premier player

Co-financing deals for blockbusters such as Zhang Yimou's latest film Shadow and the new Terminator outing, have quickly propelled Tencent Pictures into the upper rankings of global movie backers.

Taking center stage

As the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi'an has once again become a hub for countries looking to exchange cultural ideas and expand cooperation with China.

Film showcases the end of a nomadic way of life

Fade Away Pastoral, a feature film focusing on changes in Kazak life－from arduous migration to settlement, premiered in Beijing recently.

Beijing Design Week pays 'homage to life'

The 2018 Beijing Design Week gets underway on Saturday, with its opening ceremony set to take place at the China Millennium Monument.