Three-Decade Sisterhood: Shanghai & St. Petersburg Cultural Bond
Since 1988, Shanghai on the Chinese mainland and St. Petersburg have forged a cross-continental sisterhood in trade, innovation and the arts.
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Beyond ACG: Translating China’s Cultural Boom in the AI Era
Translators of Chinese cultural hits like Black Myth: Wukong and Nezha 2 share tips on preserving authenticity and harnessing AI.
Why the Chu Silk Manuscripts Deserve to Be Returned to China
The Chu Silk Manuscripts, a 2,300-year-old Warring States relic stolen in 1942 and now at the Smithsonian, are at the heart of a push for repatriation to China.
SCO Film Festival Returns to Chongqing After Seven-Year Hiatus
The SCO Film Festival makes a cinematic comeback to the Chinese mainland after seven years, uniting member states in Chongqing’s Yongchuan district for innovation, inclusion, and cultural exchange.
BJIFF Wraps: Norway’s ‘Loveable’ & Argentina’s ‘The Message’ Top Awards
Norway’s ‘Loveable’ and Argentina’s ‘The Message’ emerged as top winners at BJIFF as nearly 90% of submissions came from abroad, underscoring the Chinese mainland’s rising status in global cinema.
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.
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.
Zhang Ziyi Celebrates Cinema’s 120-Year Legacy at Huabiao Awards
At the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema and the 20th Huabiao Film Awards, Zhang Ziyi reaffirms her lifelong passion for film and hopes to win hearts at home and abroad.
Inside a Beijing Grocery Store: A Peek at Prices and Picks
Rachel’s stroll through a Beijing grocery store reveals fresh produce, snacks and household essentials all priced in yuan for a slice of daily life on the Chinese mainland.