Earlier this year, Xin Minghua, a devoted fan of the “Ne Zha” animated films, journeyed all the way from East China’s Shanghai to the country’s southwestern Sichuan province, just to visit Nezha Palace, a site dedicated to the legendary mythological figure. “We heard there was a Nezha Palace here and thought it was interesting, so we came to see it for ourselves,” Xin said. Visitor numbers at the Cuiping Hill scenic area in Yibin, where the palace was built in 1991, have surged since these movies became major hits, with…
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” has continued the franchise’s unbeatable winning streak. James Cameron’s latest “Avatar” film has grossed over $1 billion at the global box office, making the franchise the highest-grossing trilogy in history, and is one of only four films in 2025 to cross the worldwide billion-dollar mark. It will likely not break the records of the first or second film. But even so, you cannot argue that the series is anything short of a colossal success. One of the things few people discuss about the “Avatar” films is…
In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney’s beloved animal universe and audiences in China. As the film continues climbing the charts with remarkable momentum, its return signals more than just a sequel — it is the revival of a cultural phenomenon once again shaping conversations, consumer trends, and imaginative storytelling nationwide. The total box-office revenue of the…
Visitors view auroras on an interactive LED radar screen in an aurora-themed museum in Mohe, Heilongjiang province. CHINA DAILY Residents and tourists couldn’t help but admire the stunning aurora borealis in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, China’s northernmost city on the evening of Nov 24. The auroras, mainly colored pink and purple, ripple alternately across the night sky at high latitudes, attracting visitors and photographers along the banks of the frozen Heilongjiang River to capture the moment with their cameras. However, when they entered the country’s first aurora-themed museum in Mohe’s Beiji…
Third woman from China to claim Golden Lion trophy Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Best Actress award Saturday night at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for her role in The Sun Rises on Us All. Directed by Cai Shangjun, the film, known in Chinese as Ri Gua Zhong Tian, tells the tragic story of former lovers entangled by fate and unable to find redemption. Xin plays the leading female role. “This is the first time a Chinese actor from the post-1980s generation has won this award. This victory not…
24-year-old Jackson Yee won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film Big World at the 38th Golden Rooster Awards on Saturday, becoming the youngest winner in the awards history. The best actress honor went to Song Jia, the protagonist of Her Story, which also features Zhong Chuxi, who was awarded the Best Supporting Actress on Saturday as well. Her Story also grabbed the Best Feature award, becoming the biggest winner at this year’s ceremony. Chen Sicheng and Dai Mo won the Best Director award for Detective Chinatown…
Renowned cellist, singer-songwriter, and actress Ouyang Nana signed with Universal Music Greater China, a division of Universal Music Group, a leading music-based entertainment company. The collaboration encompasses music development, global distribution, artist representation for music-focused activities, and brand partnerships, offering long-term support for the young artist’s cross-genre creative journey through the company’s global network. This renewed agreement comes 10 years after she released her debut album 15, marking a full-circle moment in her evolving artistic journey. Over the past decade, she has matured into a diverse artist, spanning music, acting,…
China’s most celebrated sci-fi writer Liu Cixin said that a defining feature of Chinese science fiction is its optimism toward the future, compared to its foreign counterparts. “I think a significant portion of Chinese sci-fi pays more attention to positive futures,” Liu told the Global Times on Thursday, ahead of the Galaxy Science Fiction Convention in Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Many contemporary global sci-fi works project today’s crises and anxieties into dystopian or dark scenarios, according to Liu, noting that Chinese writers often lean toward more hopeful possibilities. “Many…
At the seventh Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, Gansu province revealed a restored version of Cave 57 from the Mogao Grottoes, brought to life through advanced three-dimensional reconstruction technology. The restoration is so precise that it replicates the caves’ original structure and size, mural colors and textures, and the artistic charm of its sculptures, making it almost indistinguishable from the original. Also, the province’s Digital Dunhuang initiative has made significant strides. The Digital Library Cave database platform now includes more than 74,000 entries — featuring a vast array of…
Luxury brand Miu Miu named actress Li Gengxi its newest brand ambassador on Monday. As a standout talent among China’s new generation of actresses, Li has won widespread acclaim and numerous honors since her debut in 2018. In 2024, she clinched the Best Actress award at the 37th China Golden Rooster Awards for her compelling performance in the film Viva La Vida— becoming the first actress of her generation to receive this prestigious prize. Known for her versatility and magnetic screen presence, Li has brought a range of memorable roles…