What's New

2011-05-11 08:19:17

My Stage, My Show, a talent show aiming to identify the capital's untapped grassroots talents, was launched recently at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing.

French director's dramas duel on opposing stages

2011-05-10 08:02:00

Imagine sitting on a sunny balcony, cigarette in hand, reading a book by Marguerite Duras as some cool jazz plays in the background.

Young man follows in footsteps of Confucius

2011-05-10 08:00:10

At 12, James Kong surprised his teacher by talking about the merits of self-cultivation and righteousness at a school camp in Barnes, London.

Rare ceramics at Christie's spring sales

2011-05-10 08:00:10

Several rare ceramics will highlight Christie's spring sales in Hong Kong among which a Qing Dynasty famille rose vase deserves special attention.

No denying the Holocaust

2011-05-10 08:00:10

A recent production of Then They Came for Me in Beijing underlines the importance of not forgetting the lessons of history.

Whales' grandeur, seen very close

2011-05-08 07:49:05

Creating a bond through mammals' life-size images.

Events

2011-05-06 11:23:43

Conferences, meetings and cultural events in China and Europe.

What's on

2011-05-06 07:50:53

The Smile Angel Charity Foundation has teamed up with scores of Chinese and international artists and local galleries to stage a joint art show and charity sale.

Israeli artist to wrap up eight-city tour with Beijing concert

2011-05-06 07:50:53

Israeli performer and recording artist Achinoam Nini, also known as Noa, and her partner Israeli-Arab Mira Awad, will close their eight-city China tour at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall on Monday.

Keeping modern dance on its toes

2011-05-06 07:50:53

Modern dancers from all over China, both professional and amateur, are set to gather in Beijing to showcase their talents.

Classical twist

2011-05-06 07:50:53

An innovative take on Puccini's traditional opera Tosca will be staged in Beijing.

What they say

2011-05-06 07:50:53

As a woman who ruled China for half a century during its most turbulent years, Cixi needed more than an iron fist.