Summer Solstice Unfolds: Ancient Chinese Fan-Giving Tradition Blossoms
June 21 marks the Summer Solstice, the final solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar. Once a subtle festival, women exchanged folding fans for coolness and good health.
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SIFF Tickets as Cultural Passports: Unlocking Shanghai’s Food, Art and Nightlife
At SIFF, Shanghai International Film Festival tickets become cultural passports—unlock half-priced exhibitions and late-night meals across the city.
How “Venus” Camera Paved China’s Path to Homegrown Cinema Tech
Discover how the domestically developed “Venus” camera captured the classic “A Spring River Flows East”, marking a milestone in the Chinese mainland film industry.
Belt and Road Film Week Wraps Up in Shanghai with Tours & Awards
Explore how the 27th Belt and Road Film Week concluded in Shanghai with cultural tours and awards recognizing global filmmakers.
2025 Golden Goblet Salon Unites 100 Filmmakers for Industry Insights
Nearly 100 filmmakers gather at the 2025 Golden Goblet Salon to explore film history, emerging trends, and creative insights in a global dialogue.
Brazilian Filmmaker Petra Costa Hails Chinese Mainland’s Development Miracle
Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa praises the Chinese mainland’s rapid leap in green tech and zero-emission vehicles, reflecting on past contrasts and hoping for BRICS cinematic collaborations.
New Film ‘Story of Cotton Field’ Showcases Xinjiang’s Cotton Cultivation Saga
Story of Cotton Field, adapted from an award-winning novel, debuts in Chinese theaters on June 21, celebrating decades of dedication to Xinjiang’s cotton cultivation.
Racing Against Time: Cai Lei’s Fight on Global ALS/MND Awareness Day
On Global ALS/MND Awareness Day, former exec Cai Lei opens up about his ALS diagnosis and advocacy journey, spotlighting research breakthroughs and community-driven hope in the fight against ALS.
Ding Xuexiang Champions a Multipolar World at SPIEF 2025
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global unity and inclusive economic globalization at the 28th SPIEF plenary, outlining four proposals for a multipolar future.
Trade between the Chinese mainland and South Asia tops $200B
Trade between the Chinese mainland and South Asian countries hit $200B in 2024, doubling over a decade with 6.3% annual growth, as the CSA Expo launches in Kunming.