Films can help improve US-China ties

Films as part of pop culture is powerful to help promote the understanding between peoples, playing an important role in the development of U.S.-China relations, a former U.S. diplomat said Wednesday during the 52nd edition of the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival held.

Germany's largest art fair opens in Cologne

The 53rd Art Cologne exhibition, Germany's largest art fair, opened on Thursday in Cologne, western Germany.

LEGO 'class-kits' to bring fun to Chinese classrooms

LEGO, the world's leading toy maker, has teamed up with a Chinese publisher, to launch a set of "class-kits" empowering classrooms in Chinese primary and middle schools with creative and entertaining education approaches.

Mongolia to establish institute for Genghis Khan research

The government of Mongolia has decided to establish an independent institute for Genghis Khan research, local media reported Thursday, citing the government's press office.

Film salon seeks to promote China-Estonia ties in film

To encourage the co-production of films and deeper cooperation between film professionals in China and Estonia, a film salon was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Beijing on April 10.

China to improve aesthetic education in universities

China's Ministry of Education has released a guideline requiring higher-education institutions to provide students with more opportunities and better aesthetic courses, the ministry said Thursday.

China stages exhibition to display civilizations along Silk Road

An exhibition of treasures from national museums along the Silk Road was staged Thursday at the National Museum of China in Beijing.

Chinese Dance Academy puts on acclaimed performance in Riga

The artists of the Beijing Dance Academy put on a successful show on Wednesday during the 24th International Baltic Ballet Festival, and are slated to give a master class in classical Chinese dancing on Thursday.

China targets actions hindering children from receiving compulsory education

China's Ministry of Education on Thursday vowed to target any action that hindered school-age children from receiving compulsory education.

China stages exhibition to display civilizations along Silk Road

An exhibition of treasures from national museums along the Silk Road was staged Thursday at National Museum of China in Beijing.