FLORENCE - Italy's Uffizi gallery is opening new rooms dedicated to 16th-and 17th-century painters, following nearly a year of renovation carried out with the help of private donors.
Jiajiazhuang village in Fenyang, Shanxi province, sits around 600 kilometers southwest of Beijing.
MUMBAI - Indian film actor Ayushmann Khurana said Chinese movies would also do well in his country, while more and more Indian movies are tasting success in China.
Chinese people traditionally throw a 100th day celebration for newborn babies to wish for them a life of 100 years.
Founded in 2005 in Taiwan, Japanese barbecue restaurant chain, Kanpai Classic, has finally landed in Beijing, officially opening on April 24.
Situated off the east coast of Fujian province, Pingtan county is a chain of over 120 isles centered around the main island of Pingtan, and the closest place on the mainland to Taiwan. The natural beauty and unique culture of Pingtan not only attracts tourists, but it has also provided the inspiration for renowned Chinese dancer-choreographer Yang Liping's latest work.
When French-Italian composer Richard Cocciante brought his famous French musical, Notre Dame de Paris, to Beijing over a decade ago, he was approached by a local musical producer who invited him to compose for a new Chinese-language musical. When he discovered that the work was going to be based on Giacomo Puccini's classic three-act opera Turandot, Cocciante politely declined.
Last summer, pop stars Li Yuchun and Wu Tsing-fong met at a talent show, The Coming One, filmed for the Chinese streaming platform Tencent Video. Along with another coach, the two singer-songwriters were responsible for developing original singer-songwriters on the show.
Shanghai Super Classic (SSC), Asia's first automotive culture and art crossover show, opened at the Shanghai Port International Passenger Terminal at the Northern Bund on May 20, showcasing 28 classic cars with a combined value of more than 207 million yuan ($30 million).
There are several litmus tests for the unwary foreigner eager to try local cuisine. The more obvious hurdles are stinky tofu and the notorious century eggs, both of which are definitely acquired tastes.
Chile plans to launch an immersive culture park in Hainan to showcase its original produce and introduce Chinese visitors to the South American country's rich culture and stunning scenery.
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