Ethnic melodies cherished, echo globally

​Yang Xiangni, the founder of a Dong ethnic minority chorus in southwest China's Guizhou Province, never imagined those melodies sung by her ancestors could link to a stunning show in a blockbuster Chinese animation.

History, culture are pointers to the future: Apple CEO

"Our history and culture are very important to understanding the present moment and where we're heading in the future," said Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday.

A Chengdu meeting with top architecture award laureate Liu Jiakun

​When asked about his favorite architectural form, Liu Jiakun, the newly crowned Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, did not mention soaring skyscrapers or grand monuments, but instead simply said, "Wells."

Italian film director looks forward to innovative narratives from new generation of Chinese filmmakers

​"I look forward to discovering the new generation of Chinese filmmakers and their ways to narrate a story at the Shanghai International Film Festival," renowned Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore has said.

Creations of Bronze Lucia presented during 2025 China Fashion Week

Models presented creations of Bronze Lucia during the 2025 China Fashion Week (Spring) in Beijing, capital of China, March 23, 2025.

African Fashion Week held in Vancouver, Canada

Models presented creations at African Fashion Week in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 22, 2025.

In pics: Perge archaeological site

The Perge archaeological site, located in Türkiye's Antalya province, can be dated back to the early Bronze Age.

Macao intl parade promotes beauty of cultural integration

With a verdant Loong (Chinese dragon) made of bamboo, a handmade armor performance from Japan, and an elephant hat dance from South Korea showing up in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's, the "2025 Macao International Parade" officially set off on Sunday.

'Snow White' tops N. American box office on opening weekend

​Disney's musical fantasy film "Snow White" dominated the North American box office with an estimated three-day cume of 43 million U.S. dollars on its opening weekend, figures from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday.

'Ne Zha' franchise slays Chinese film record with 20 bln yuan earnings

The "Ne Zha" animated film franchise has reached another historic milestone for the Chinese film industry, with its total box office revenue surpassing 20 billion yuan.