Actor Zhang Songwen inducted into Madame Tussauds Beijing

Chinese actor Zhang Songwen has been inducted into Madame Tussauds Beijing, with his wax figure unveiled at a ceremony on Thursday, coinciding with the wax museum's 10th anniversary since opening in China's capital.

​China Movie Channel relaunches premium subscription channel

China Movie Channel announced plans to relaunch a premium subscription channel during a recent press conference in Beijing, aiming to create a movie platform tailored to audiences' needs, especially movie enthusiasts, while aligning with current trends in television and new media.

Oracle bone script art exhibition unveiled in South Africa

"The Spirits on Turtle Shells and Cattle Bones: Oracle Bone Script Art Exhibition" was unveiled on April 19 to celebrate the 2024 UN Chinese Language Day.

Immersive Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Shanghai

An immersive Studio Ghibli exhibition showcasing the art and insights of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki opened in Shanghai on April 12.

Xinjiang rapper Liu Xuanting gets eclectic on his debut

Liu Xuanting, an emerging rapper from Xinjiang, mixes various music genres in his debut album "Nobody" to showcase his versatility and to explore his soul, angst and loneliness.

Beijing Int'l Film Festival opens for cultural dialogues

The 14th annual Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) commenced this Thursday, drawing international filmmakers to the city with the aim of exploring cinematic advancements and fostering cultural dialogue within the industry.

Chinese boy bands eye global stardom under new deal

Universal Music Greater China and TF Entertainment announced a new strategic agreement on Wednesday to bring Chinese pop sensations to global audiences.

Lang Lang becomes 1st Chinese musician to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Chinese classical pianist Lang Lang has become the first Chinese musician to be granted a star on the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame.

UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: Nanyin

Nanyin, considered the "sound of the motherland for Minnan people in China and throughout Southeast Asia," is a style of Chinese classical music. In 2009, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

More IMAX screens in China signal industry confidence

Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX, has expressed confidence in the Chinese film market while announcing more venues in the country at the annual CinemaCon 2024 convention and trade show in Las Vegas.