Ancient Cooling Hack: Ming Dynasty Openwork Copper Burner
Discover how scholars beat the heat with a Ming Dynasty openwork copper incense burner—an elegant blend of art and summer cooling.
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Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ Tops Golden Goblet Awards at SIFF 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ won best feature at the 27th Shanghai Int’l Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards. Discover this year’s top honors in global cinema.
Labubu’s Big Leap: Pop Mart Icon Moves to Screen with Series & Film
Labubu leaps from toy shelves to the screen with its own animated series and feature film, marking a new milestone for the collectible icon.
Weaving Friendship: A Nepali Artisan’s Journey at the 9th China-South Asia Expo
At the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, Nepali artisan Rupak Parajuli weaves traditional crafts into new trade ties, showcasing cultural exchange and business growth across 50+ nations.
Peru Reverses Plans to Shrink Protected Zone Around Nazca Lines
Peru’s Culture Ministry has reversed its plan to reduce the protected area around the world-famous Nazca Lines after facing backlash from archaeologists and critics.
Uzi Joins LoL Hall of Legends Amid China’s Esports Boom
Jian ‘Uzi’ Zihao joins LoL Hall of Legends amid China’s booming esports scene, showcasing his passion and an industry hitting record highs.
Stanley’s Murray House & Blake Pier: Iconic Hong Kong Film Backdrops
Explore Stanley’s cinematic heritage at Murray House and Blake Pier—iconic backdrops in Hong Kong that blend history, culture, and on-screen magic.
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.
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.