A painting inspired by a picture of Jack Ma was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for HK$4.3 million.
China is one of the top economies in the world, and other countries have taken note. The U.S., in particular, has already forged investment partnerships with a wide range of Chinese companies across different sectors.
Beijing’s city gates, which have been demolished a long time ago, are now available for the viewing pleasure of many Chinese and tourists thanks to augmented reality, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
For years, young photographer Ren Hang played an important role in Chinese youth culture, inspiring other Chinese artists with his work. In an article by Observer, writers Josh Feola and Michael Pettis examine the effect Ren Hang’s death will have in China’s arts and culture scene.
Moonlight Gallery has brought Chinese culture to New Zealand as it held an exhibition called Image and Imagination. The event was part of the Auckland Arts Festival.
The eastern city of Yiwu has made a name for itself in the national sphere as one of the China’s most multicultural cities. In Yiwu, visitors will find people of different cultures and ethnicities, thriving and coexisting peacefully, The Guardian reported.
One of the most important Buddhist institutions in the world of Tibetan Buddhists, the Parkhang printing lamasery uses ancient ways to preserve the Tibetan language and various Buddhist texts, the New York Times reported.
Fans of Chinese Taiji are wondering when the martial art will be recognized and included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, the Straits Times reported.
Old age is not an issue for the vocal group Suiyuan Old Boys, one of the rising groups in Hangzhou, known for their lively covers of hit songs, according to an article by China Daily.
Wang Jiazhi, a 26-year-old Chinese violinist, is scheduled to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on March 28, according to an article by China Daily.
In a global age where people are citizens of the world, children who are born in a different country than their parents' place of origin are called third culture kids.
Ancient Taiyuan County, which dates back to Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644), begins to take shape with efforts to restore relics to what they were like around 600 years ago.
A new crop of Chinese artists are making a name for themselves in the national arts and culture scene despite their storied background--they are the children and grandchildren of traditional Chinese art masters.
One of the most important theater companies in China, the National Opera and Dance Drama Theater has been performing classic operas and dance dramas in the country for over 60 years.
Chinese works of art are on sale at Christie’s, which will feature 31 pieces of bronze sculptures, celadon jade and paintings.
