Summer in a Rind: Beijing’s Xiazhi Watermelon Twist
Beijing vendors mark Xiazhi with watermelon juice served in its own rind, celebrating the Summer Solstice with 100% pure fruit in a natural cup.
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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.
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.
Shaolin’s Spear-Throat Stunt Showcases Controlled Strength
At Shaolin Temple’s entrance, a monk bends a silver spear against his throat, showing how focus and discipline transform vulnerability into strength.
From Silk to Street: How Kadirya Kiyim is Revamping Uygur Atlas for Everyday Fashion
Kadirya Kiyim transforms traditional Uygur Atlas silk into modern, sustainable fashionfrom horse-face skirts to everyday piecessharing cultural heritage with a global, digitally savvy audience.
Chinese Animation Evolves: From Outsourcing to Original Storytelling
Lise Fearnley praises the shift by the Chinese mainland animation industry from outsourcing to original storytelling and urges creators to seize rising global interest at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Beijing’s Red Legacy Museum: A 147,000 sqm CPC Monument
Discover Beijing’s 147,000 sqm Red Legacy Museum, blending revolutionary history, immersive tech, and sustainable design along the city’s central axis.
Shaolin Temple: Where Zen Meets Martial Arts Legacy
Discover how Shaolin Temple’s 1,500-year legacy unites Zen and martial arts into over 700 forms blending combat skill and wellness.
Discover The Catlins in New Zealand: Streamlined Entry for Chinese Visitors
Discover The Catlins in New Zealand with simplified entry for visitors from the Chinese mainland. Explore rainforests, sea arches and wildlife in this coastal gem.