Lhasa’s Outdoor Opera ‘Princess Wencheng’ Revives Tang-Tibet Saga
Explore ‘Princess Wencheng,’ the outdoor opera in Lhasa that fuses Tang Dynasty history, Tibetan artistry and modern tech for a breathtaking cultural exchange.
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Beyond ACG: How Black Myth: Wukong Brings Chinese Myths to Global Gaming
How Black Myth: Wukong fused traditional Chinese myths with AAA-level design and deep localization to captivate millions on Steam and set a new standard for global gaming.
Meet Aunty Ru: The 60-Year-Old Who Sings English Hits
Li Deru, or “Aunty Ru,” turned English pop covers into a global sensation. With her unique accent and homemade phonetics, she’s inspired millions with joy and courage.
Young Imaginations Soar at Bologna Illustrators Exhibition in Beijing
Beijing’s Today Art Museum hosts the 58th Bologna Illustrators Exhibition from July 12–Oct 12, featuring 416 works that celebrate global creativity.
Snow Monster A-Le: Altay’s Joyful Mascot Goes Global
Discover how Arsbek’s Snow Monster A-Le became Altay’s iconic mascot, blending childhood memories with snowy landscapes to invite the world to Xinjiang’s plains.
Historic Documentary ‘Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness’ Debuts Aug 15
Doc ‘Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness’ premieres in cinemas across the Chinese mainland on August 15, offering a panoramic look at the Chinese people’s war of resistance.
Shanghai Air Mobility Expo Sparks Low-Altitude Economy Surge
At the 2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai, 300 exhibitors showcased drones and eVTOL across 60,000 sqm, boosting the Chinese mainland’s low-altitude economy.
Xinjiang Potter Revives 3,000-Year-Old Painted Pottery Tradition
Dong Yuanfu scales mountains to gather clay and revives a 3,000-year-old painted pottery craft in Xinjiang, teaching villagers to safeguard this heritage.
Li Yanxun’s Alchemy: Reviving Tang Sancai for the Modern World
Li Yanxun reengineers Tang Dynasty’s Sancai ceramics, boosting kiln temps by 300°C and swapping lead glazes for rare earths to create durable porcelain art bridging ancient palettes with modern living.
Unearthing Xixia: Secrets Beneath the Helan Mountains
Mysterious mounds near Yinchuan hint at the hidden Xixia dynasty. Satellite scans and historical clues are bringing this ancient culture back into view.