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Rhythm and Rhyme
From a disabled rural farmer to China’s most celebrated contemporary poet, Yu Xiuhua’s journey highlights how authenticity can inspire hope and provoke controversy. She is now bringing her bold self-expression to the dance stage
Nomad’s Land
The highly acclaimed mini-series To the Wonder captures the idyllic pastoral life of the Kazakh group in Northwest China, stirring the public’s longing for an escape from the urban rat race
Archaeology Queens of the Bronze Age
Trailblazing female archaeologist Zheng Zhenxiang (1929-2024) pioneered research into China’s Bronze Age civilizations, with her seminal discovery of the tomb of the first Chinese female general inspiring generations of archaeologists
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Underwater Discovery Warriors of the Deep
China’s intrepid archaeologists are excited about remarkable underwater discoveries from deep-sea shipwrecks that could overturn previous theories of trade along the Maritime Silk Road
Film Industry Rendered
Sora, OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, has set the scene for change in the film industry. NewsChina explores how Chinese filmmakers are adapting to harness its creative power and remain in the picture
Chinese Opera Second Act
Livestreaming platforms breathe new life into traditional Chinese operas by helping it reach more viewers, but for performers, it does not always mean success