Audiences not to blame for poor films

Director Feng Xiaogang suggested the box office success of poorly made films has something to do with their "rubbish" audiences.

What do you know about Chinese culture?

To illuminate the issue, China Today interviewed Dr. Liu Jinghui, coordinator of the Chinese Program at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University.

Heritage gets a boost

An exhibition on Suzhou embroidery, which is known for its subtlety, brings to the fore its long history.

Hong Kong auteurs ready to roll on coproductions

Collaborations with the Chinese mainland are all the rage in the city's movie industry, whose comedy and action brands are drawing audiences on both sides of the border.

The role of experts in society

Experts should make an effort to share their knowledge and experience with society at large, rather than simply confining themselves to a university system that offers little to the public.

Chinese language and culture booms in West led by Italy

Italy is an extremely enthusiastic supporter of closer links between Europe and China, showing this in many concrete forms.

Promoting learning as a lifelong journey

Let us not forget about our elderly, for they are a great resource for bridging our past, understanding our present and ensuring a better future for generations to come.

Wang Yi in Athens: culture and politics

Preserving culture is important for economic growth. The Belt and Road Initiative can help preserve culture in ancient countries.

Joy of reading is being lost in the digital age

The Chinese Academy of Press and Publication's annual survey found that Chinese adults read 7.86 books on average last year, 0.02 more than 2015.

Journey to the West inspires theories

Yang's adaptation of the historical fantasy was probably the most viewed TV series in China. But its success should also be credited to the appeal of the Chinese classic itself.