Tensions Flare as Iran Launches 100 Missiles at Israel
Iran launched around 100 missiles at Israel early Monday, triggering sirens as at least five were killed and dozens wounded. The strike follows Israeli raids that killed 224 since last Friday.
Retro Designs Spark New Life at Shanghai Caoyang Cinema
Retro designs and anime murals are breathing fresh energy into the six-decade-old Shanghai Caoyang Cinema during this year’s film festival.
SIFF 2024 Grand Opening: 3,900 Films, Global Stars Shine in Shanghai
Kicking off in Shanghai, SIFF 2024’s star-studded opening celebrates 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese mainland cinema, with a record 3,900 films from 119 countries.
Reviving Panjakent Murals: Silk Road Stories Brought to Life by AI
Discover how 6th-8th century Panjakent murals in Tajikistan reveal Silk Road cultural fusion and how AI is bringing these ancient masterpieces into the digital age.
When Relics Speak: Sphinx-Shaped Pendant Unearthed in Uzbekistan
A sphinx-shaped pendant found at Uzbekistan’s Rabot site highlights Silk Road cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.
New Report Warns of AI’s Hyper-Realistic Fakes
Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI report highlights hyper-realistic synthetic content—from lifelike chatbots to deepfakes—showing why spotting digital fakes matters.
When Relics Speak: Rhytons from Old Nisa Bridge Ancient Silk Road Ties
Unearthed at Old Nisa in Turkmenistan, ornate rhytons highlight ancient rituals and Silk Road links reaching the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Historic Caoyang Cinema Turns 65 with a Modern Revival
Caoyang Cinema celebrates its 65th anniversary in Shanghai with sold-out SIFF screenings, cinema-themed merchandise, and interactive film culture zones.
Kazakh Jets Escort Xi’s Plane at China-Central Asia Summit
Kazakh fighter jets escorted President Xi Jinping’s plane to Astana for the second China-Central Asia Summit, underscoring deepening ties and regional cooperation.
U.S. Chip Restrictions Backfire, Fuel Chinese Mainland AI and Chip Advance
U.S. export controls on advanced Chinese mainland chips risk backfiring, catalyzing a domestic tech boom in AI and semiconductors.