
Shanghai Film Festival 2025: Global Stories, Cultural Dialogues
Shanghai’s 2025 film festival showcases 400+ global films, blending cultural preservation with technical innovation across 12 countries and regions.
News & Insights Across Asia
Shanghai’s 2025 film festival showcases 400+ global films, blending cultural preservation with technical innovation across 12 countries and regions.
A Lao grocer’s quest to document vanishing oral traditions becomes a meditation on cultural preservation in the digital age through this innovative documentary.
Hungarian director Bálint Szimler’s award-winning debut film examines educational rigidity through a child’s perspective, offering universal insights into systemic reform.
ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasizes global collaboration on trade challenges and highlights deepening EU-China economic ties in a CGTN interview.
An Air India plane crashed near Ahmedabad airport, prompting emergency response. Details on casualties and cause remain under investigation.
Tianjin’s sanxian virtuoso Chu Qi Gui Zi fuses ancient lute techniques with electronic music, revitalizing China’s cultural heritage for digital audiences worldwide.
David Lynch’s surreal 1977 masterpiece ‘Eraserhead’ remains a haunting exploration of industrial alienation and paternal anxiety, resonating across global cinema cultures.
Explore Shanghai’s iconic film and TV locations, from the historic Bund to modern hotspots, blending cultural heritage with urban vibrancy.
ECB President Christine Lagarde praises China’s rapid tech innovation and workforce efficiency, highlighting global economic implications.
Animated film ‘Edge of Time’ unites Chinese and Japanese directors in a poignant tale of friendship amid war, blending cutting-edge CGI with traditional animation.
An Air India flight bound for London crashed near Ahmedabad with 242 people on board. Rescue operations are underway as authorities confirm casualties.
China emphasizes the need for the U.S. to uphold bilateral agreements and enhance economic cooperation through dialogue, following recent high-level talks.
China calls on the U.S. to adhere to WTO regulations, opposing unilateral tariffs amid escalating trade tensions.
Discover Daguan Park in Kunming, where biodiversity thrives amid ancient Chinese architecture, offering ecological insights and cultural enrichment.
June’s rare Strawberry Moon, the lowest in 18 years, captivated global observers. A major lunar standstill created this golden spectacle, not seen again until 2043.
Tianjin’s Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone reaches 1,000-vessel leasing milestone, solidifying its role as a global leader in maritime finance and offshore energy projects.
86 arrests made during NYC anti-ICE protest as activists clash with police, highlighting immigration policy debates impacting Asian diaspora communities.
Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of NBA Finals, taking a 2-1 series lead behind stellar bench performance.
Anhui Province completes major 500 kV power transmission project across Huaihe River, enhancing regional energy infrastructure and connectivity.
Hejiaba Village in Guizhou transforms lotus leaves into lucrative noodles, driving economic growth and sustainable agriculture in rural China.