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.
Forgotten Syrians need winter help, says author Gaiman
The world can't forget the plight of Syrian refugees during the 2020-21 winter despite the global upheaval caused by COVID-19, fantasy author Neil Gaiman said on Tuesday as he helped launch the UN refugee program's cold weather appeal.
Short film from renowned Chinese director Chen Kaige sparks discussion about surrogacy in China
Well-known Chinese film director and Palme d'Or winner Chen Kaige ignited discussion on Chinese social media about surrogacy after debuting a short film on Chinese variety show Everybody Stand on Sunday.
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Hong Kong-born singer's fluent Putonghua speech at South Korean music feast wins applause from netizens of the Chinese mainland
Chinese mainland netizens gave the thumbs-up to Hong Kong-born singer Jackson Wang, a member of the hit South Korean boy group GOT7, after he spoke in fluent Putonghua (Standard Chinese) at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards in South Korea on Sunday night.
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German Santas hope to bring cheer despite facemask requirements
A group of Germans dressed as Santa and angels who rent themselves out over the Christmas period gathered in Berlin on Saturday, keen to spread joy and practice their "Ho-ho-hos" even though they have to wear masks.
'The Croods: A New Age' tops mild NA box office again with $4.4 Million
Universal and DreamWorks' The Croods: A New Age repeated as winner of a mild post-Thanksgiving weekend with $4.4 million at 2,205 North American locations.
US Supreme Court hears case on art trove bought by Nazi Germany
The US Supreme Court will hear a case involving an important medieval art collection that Nazi Germany acquired from Jewish dealers on Monday.
Gallery Weekend Beijing announces schedule for 2021 festival
The fifth Gallery Weekend Beijing will return to six main art zones in Beijing from March 23 to 28, the organizing committee announced on Sunday.
Cultural relics from seven Asian countries go on display in Hebei Province
Nearly 200 sets of cultural relics from seven Asian countries went on display at the Hebei Museum in North China's Hebei Province on Friday.
Pandemic hits tiny Moldova's hopes for wine tourism boom
The vast underground cellars of Moldova's Cricova winery used to echo with the sounds of hundreds of visitors. Now just a handful of guests wander past the huge barrels and endless rows of bottles holding its vintages.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 100th CPC anniversary
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, one of China's prominent orchestras, has commissioned a series of musical works from four composers to mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Chinese photographer challenges stereotypes by capturing images of senior fashion
When Chinese photographer Qin Xiao began taking pictures of elderly passersby on the street to highlight and show their fashion choices to the public, he had never imagined that the project would end up changing stereotypes of seniors.