Portuguese writer reads ode to late father on Chinese TV program, finding connection that transcends language
Portuguese writer Jose Luis Peixoto appeared on China Central Television's The Reader on Friday, reading from his book You Died on Me (Portuguese-edition: Morreste-me). Peixoto was inspired to share the ode to his beloved father with Chinese audiences after being moved by a similar story of a Chinese father and son.
Vending machines adapt to virus crisis
With business selling chocolate bars to office workers in meltdown owing to the COVID-19 crisis, French vending machine makers have turned to experts on growth: farmers.
60m crates of Chilean cherries destined for China – agriculture minister
More than 60 million boxes of Chilean cherries are destined for China this season, as the fruit becomes a symbol of growing trade ties between the two countries, according to Chilean Agriculture Minister Antonio Walker.
Chinese netizens celebrate after four ancient Chinese sites recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures
Chinese netizens celebrated after China's Ministry of Water Resources announced on Tuesday that four ancient Chinese irrigation sites have been honored by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) as World Heritage Irrigation Structures.
Chinese musical about poverty relief makes debut
Homeland, an original musical by China National Traditional Orchestra, made its debut at Beijing's Poly Theater on Monday.
Street artist unveils mural to 'Saint' Diego Maradona
Tributes to late soccer legend Diego Maradona have included plans to rename a stadium and a street in his honor and put his face on a banknote. Now, a giant mural has been painted in Argentina to remember the icon, who died in November.
Fantastic beasts at London's Natural History Museum
Fans of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts will already be familiar with nifflers, occamy and demiguise while unicorns, dragons and mermaids have been the stuff of legends for centuries.
'Unforgivable'– Chinese moviegoers say they will not accept apology from 'Monster Hunter' director and co-star
The offending scene features an Asian-American soldier (Jin) who shouts "Look at my knees! What kind of knees are these?" After his companion turns to look, the solider says "Chinese!" while emphasizing the second syllable to make a pun.
Yoko Ono urges gun control as fans commemorate
Mourners sang and laid flowers Tuesday on Central Park's candlelit memorial to John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his murder in New York City, as his widow Yoko Ono marked the moment with a call for gun control.
Chinese netizens curious of Japanese AI blind date program
The artificial intelligence (AI) can be a great means to meet potential lovers, but finding Mr or Ms Right still needs face-to-face and heart-to-heart communication, Chinese experts told the Global Times after Chinese netizens began asking if China could follow the Japanese government's use of AI technology to find marriage partners for its citizens.
National Drama Show Season brings exciting theater performances
A total of 22 dramas will be staged in theaters in Beijing and other major cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin and Nanjing during the 2020 National Drama Show Season, which kicks off on Saturday.
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Louvre Museum puts time with 'Mona Lisa' under hammer to plug COVID-hit finances
As the coronavirus pandemic keeps visitors away, the Louvre is offering time close-up with the Mona Lisa and a walk along the French museum's historic rooftop at an auction to help plug a gaping hole in its finances.