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Japanese director documents post-epidemic Wuhan

Three years after he visited Wuhan last time, Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi decided to come back for a film.He wanted to present how life in the megacity -- previously hit hard by the COVID-19 epidem

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Clay artist moulds anti-drugs campaign

Fengxiang, a county in Baoji, a city in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, is renowned for its clay figurines. The bright-colored figurines, which come in different shapes, embody the county's d

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US movie theater chain AMC Theaters reverses optional mask-wearing decision

U.S. movie theater chain AMC Theaters will require all guests nationwide to wear masks after reopening theaters on July 15, the company confirmed in a statement on Friday.It thus reversed a previous d

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New animated film from studio behind 'White Snake' eyes 2020 release

The announcement, made via the new production's official social media account, came along with a promotional video specially made for this month's Annecy International Animation Film Festival,

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Traditional shoemaker steps up production to meet demand

In the township of Tangchang, Lai Shufang carefully inspects the new cloth shoes she has made and trims the extra threads protruding from the edges.Lai, 62, is a cloth shoemaker in Southwest China'

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Children's book publishing booming in China

A recently-released report showed that China published more than 44,000 children's book titles in 2018, ranking first in the world.The country has more than 550 children's book publishing hous

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19th 'Chinese Bridge' contest held in Vietnam

The final round of the 19th Chinese Bridge, an annual Chinese language proficiency competition, for southern Vietnam was held in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.A total of 26 stude

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'Chinese Hollywood' makes a comeback

Actors, cameramen and lighting engineers are busy in film studios; Internet celebrities hold mobile phones to start livestreaming on the street; vendors set up their food stands when night falls.After

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2,000-year-old bronze pot with unknown liquid unearthed in central China

A 2,000-year-old bronze pot freshly unearthed in central China's Henan Province has contained more than 3,000 ml of unknown liquid.Archaeologists discovered the pot with a curved neck in the shape

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China's cultural heritage goes virtual in Australia

While COVID-19 travel restrictions mean it could be sometime before Australians get to visit China in person, the next best thing could be a virtual experience provided by the China Cultural Centre (C

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Seeking fortune in Tibetan opera masks

Every day, a sense of tranquility pervades Tibetan artisan Shilok's yard, as his apprentices are busy crafting opera masks and other workers are sewing costumes and clothes.Stepping into his mask-

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Restorers of Xumishan Grottoes prove to be picture of dedication

Relic restoration experts repair murals in the No 48 cave of Yuanguang Temple at the Xumishan Grottoes in Ningxia on April 27. It's the first repair and recovery project carried out at the 1,500-

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Art exhibition 'Tribute to Da Vinci' held in Changsha

A visitor takes pictures during an art exhibition titled "Tribute to Da Vinci" at the Changsha IFS in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, May 4, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan) 760156482020-05-07

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Libraries to mark World Book and Copyright Day with knowledge-sharing activities

The National Library of China (NLC), together with libraries nationwide, will hold a series of online knowledge-sharing activities to mark the 25th World Book and Copyright Day which falls on Thursday

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Tangchang cloth shoes: provincial cultural heritage in Sichuan

Lai Shufang makes handmade shoes in Zhanqi Village of Tangchang Township in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 17, 2020. Lai Shufang, 62, has been engaged in handmade Tangchang sho

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Relics unearthed from Chaizhuang site in Henan

The undated file photo shows human bones remains in kneeling position unearthed from the Chaizhuang site in Jiyuan, central China's Henan Province. Archaeologists have discovered human bones in kn

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Mission to redeem

Blockbusters such as "Detective Chinatown 3" are delaying release dates in response to the pandemic. The country's film industry is striving to get back on its feet. The first installment of the