'Ne Zha 2' finishes top five at N. American box office on opening weekend

​Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" rounded out the top five at the North American box office on its opening weekend, making it the biggest opening weekend for any Chinese production in recent years.

Chinese adaptation of 'Hamlet' to return to Beijing's national performing arts center

A Chinese adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic work "Hamlet" will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing in late February.

Success of 'Ne Zha 2' testifies to fast progress of China's animation

"Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated blockbuster, has become a testament to the fast progress of China's animation with its state-of-the-art technology, world-class visuals and compelling storytelling.

'Ne Zha 2' hits North American big screen

​Chinese box office hit "Ne Zha 2" was screened on Friday in a limited theatrical release in North America.

Pop icon Jackson Wang confronts personal demons in new music

Chinese pop icon Jackson Wang released "High Alone," a brooding new single and music video, on Feb. 13, drawing immediate fan acclaim and offering a glimpse of his upcoming album.

Chinese cartoon film industry draws out its success

Since 2015, the Chinese animated film industry has seen unprecedented growth.

La Traviata reflects topical issues

Massive mirror onstage sheds new light on an old favorite.

Chinese paper cutting master brings traditional art to global stage

As dawn breaks over a village in suburban Beijing, 75-year-old Hao Lanying sits at her desk, scissors in hand, cutting red paper into the shape of a snake winding around a bird. The design is part of a series she has created to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

California students experience Chinese holiday culture at Lantern Festival celebration

Calligraphy, lantern-making, paper cutting, making dumplings and eating Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) -- more than 100 American students and educators from four schools in Southern California were invited to experience Chinese culture on Wednesday at a pleasant Lantern Festival celebration hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles.

Lantern festival illuminates Auckland for Chinese New Year celebration

The Auckland Lantern Festival returned on Thursday with a dazzling display of over 500 handmade lanterns, celebrating the Chinese New Year and welcoming the Year of the Snake.