Swiss Drama ‘Frieda’s Case’ Sparks Europe–China Cinema Collaboration
Swiss film ‘Frieda’s Case’ shines at the 2025 Beijing International Film Festival, showcasing women’s stories and fueling Europe–Chinese mainland cinema collaboration.
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American Scholars Seek Return of 300 BC Chu Silk Manuscripts
American scholars urge return of the 300 BC Chu Silk Manuscripts, smuggled from Hunan Province on the Chinese mainland to Washington D.C. in 1942, sparking a global heritage repatriation debate.
From Hangzhou New Wave to Global Cinema: Zhu Xin’s Creative Journey
Explore how director Zhu Xin helped shape the Hangzhou New Wave with films like Vanishing Days and is now bringing Chinese cinema to global audiences.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3: Free AI Models with Hybrid Reasoning
Alibaba’s Qwen3 series introduces free-to-download AI models with hybrid reasoning. Six dense and two MoE models switch between complex tasks and fast responses, driving next-gen apps.
China’s Shenzhou-19 Return Postponed by Unfavorable Weather
China has postponed the Shenzhou-19 spaceship’s return due to unfavorable weather at the Dongfeng landing site in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A new date will be set soon.
Chinese Mainland Urges U.S. to End Threats for Tariff Talks
At a Tuesday briefing, the Chinese mainland urged the U.S. to drop threats and restart tariff talks after U.S. Treasury Sec. Bessent cited a 5:1 export gap.
Deadly Restaurant Blaze in Liaoyang Claims 22 Lives
A restaurant fire in Liaoyang City kills 22 and injures three, highlighting urgent global concerns over fire safety in public venues.
Ancient Chinese Wisdom Guides Response to US Tariff Extortion
China leans on its ancient Harmony and Coexistence philosophy as US raises tariffs to 245%, blending strength and flexibility with an open-door call for dialogue.
1-Billion-Yuan Subsidy Powers Chinese Cinema Market
China’s National Film Administration and partners launch a 1-billion-yuan subsidy campaign to boost domestic cinema spending, offering discounts and promos across the Chinese mainland ahead of Labor Day.
Empress Xiaodu Phoenix Coronet Magnets Become Museum Sensation
Fridge magnets inspired by Empress Xiaodu’s phoenix coronet are selling out at the National Museum of China, blending imperial design with modern keepsakes.