American Luthier Strikes a Chord in Zheng’an Guitar Hub
American luthier Kurtis Hendrick brings U.S. craftsmanship to Zheng’an, Guizhou’s guitar hub, blending tradition and innovation in a global collaboration.
Culture
Explore pop culture, fashion, music, film, and art from across G20 nations and beyond.
MIYAVI Uses Music to Champion Refugees on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, rock guitarist MIYAVI reflects on his role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, shares how music fuels humanitarian action and calls for global support.
Belt and Road Film Week Brings Chinese Cinema to Global Screens
The Belt and Road Film Week at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival amplifies Chinese cinema and global voices through screenings in multiple cities.
Director Huo Jianqi on Film’s Universal Language
Chinese director Huo Jianqi shows how films like Postmen in the Mountains tap into universal humanity, connecting audiences from Hunan’s peaks to Africa’s plains.
Kyrgyz Filmmaker Fulfills Dream at Shanghai Film Festival
Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat returns to Shanghai IFF with ‘Black, Red, Yellow’, competing for the Golden Goblet and sharing his dream to film in the Chinese mainland amid a booming box office scene.
David Tlale Praises Tech & Fashion Boom at China-Africa Expo in Changsha
South African designer David Tlale returned to the Chinese mainland after a decade, praising its rapid tech and fashion energy and the zero-tariff policy’s promise for African creatives.
Chinese Mainland Summer Box Office Soars Past 1 Billion Yuan
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 summer box office has surged past the 1 billion yuan mark, with top franchises and animated hits driving a blockbuster season.
SIFF’s Opening Film Sparks Tourism Boom at Shanghai’s Zhapu Road
The 27th SIFF opening film “She’s Got No Name” has turned Shanghai’s Zhapu Road into a cultural tourism hotspot, fusing heritage architecture with modern commerce and spurring local growth.
SIFF Doc Jury President Kim Longinotto on Genuine Stories and Superhero Fatigue
Documentary jury president Kim Longinotto highlights why authentic stories at SIFF move audiences more than superhero spectacles.
MusĂ©e d’Orsay’s Shanghai Exhibition: Art as Global Dialogue
Explore how MusĂ©e d’Orsay’s largest exhibition in China brings iconic masterpieces to Shanghai, highlighting art’s power to foster global dialogue and cultural exchange.