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French artist turns Beijing stay into dreamy canvas

[2017-09-12 08:02]

Wearing cloth shoes that are typical to China, French artist Julien des Monstiers has explored Beijing during his recent three-month stay by immersing himself in the local life rather than going around the city just as a tourist. Now, he is reflecting his experience on canvas and sharing it with people at his solo exhibition entitled Someone Else's Dream.

Street art puts focus on black women

[2017-09-12 08:02]

LONDON - In a bright yellow cloth shirt, arms outstretched and adorned with bangles, the image of Shaney Blackman towering over six metres tall on a wall in east London is arresting.

From caves to the stage

[2017-09-11 08:05]

Flying apsaras (supernatural entities in Hindu and Buddhist mythology) on the ceilings of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang have inspired many dancers - and Fei Bo is no exception.

Guizhou club gives Chinese opera fans a platform to perform

[2017-09-11 08:05]

A club in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province, provides the public with a stage to perform Chinese opera and display the essence of the country's culture.

Racing rivers

[2017-09-11 08:05]

It's a commemoration of a dangerous and deadly adventure and achievement.

Hawaii says 'aloha' to more Chinese visitors

[2017-09-11 08:05]

Hawaii is introducing new initiatives to lure Chinese travelers.

Cambodian temple site draws visitors

[2017-09-11 08:05]

SAMBOR PREI KUK, Cambodia - It has survived centuries of monsoon rains, a US bombing campaign and rampant looting.

Dunkirk storms China's cinemas with immersive storytelling

[2017-09-09 07:55]

With his latest war film Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan yet again has his name buzzing across China.

Hip-hop style and beats lure Chinese to the dance floor

[2017-09-09 07:55]

In the eyes of her parents and peers, Zhang Chunyu has a typical good girl image: quiet, a professional pianist, and a huge fan of classical music. But she has developed a crush on something different. These days, Zhang, 19, is sporting a different look by wearing Missy Elliot-style clothes and hats and is trying to look like a rap singer. In addition, live house and hip-hop music festivals have become the favorite party venues for her and her friends.