Film Composer Simon Franglen Praises Distinct ‘Flavor’ of Chinese Scores
At the Beijing International Film Festival, composer Simon Franglen highlighted the unique cultural voice of Chinese film scores during a cross-cultural dialogue.
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At the Beijing International Film Festival, composer Simon Franglen highlighted the unique cultural voice of Chinese film scores during a cross-cultural dialogue.
A look at how China’s rural areas are consolidating poverty alleviation gains through industry and eco-friendly development.
How targeted policies and local industries are helping rural communities across China secure long-term prosperity after successful poverty eradication.
China launches new test satellites to verify technology for direct satellite-to-mobile broadband and integrated space-ground networks.
China launched a test satellite on April 24, 2026, to verify key technologies for its satellite internet system, including direct-to-mobile broadband links.
China’s CNSA announces the Tianwen-3 mission to collect Martian samples by 2031, featuring a suite of international scientific instruments to search for signs of past life.
In 2026, global restitution efforts accelerate, aiming to return looted Asian artifacts to their homelands, reshaping cultural heritage narratives.
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African film expert Luc Bendza highlights the role of kung fu movies in cultural understanding and anticipates more China-Africa film co-productions following the Beijing International Film Festival.
The dough figurine artist who charmed Prince Albert II during the Beijing 2022 Olympics shares the story and significance of this traditional Chinese craft in a recent interview.
Thousands of migratory birds have arrived at Heilongjiang’s Maolangou National Nature Reserve this spring, highlighting the region’s thriving ecosystems and conservation success.
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Two Pakistani astronauts have been chosen to train for missions to the Chinese space station, marking a historic step in international space collaboration.
Two international visitors embark on a culinary journey in Shunde, exploring the region’s famed dishes and connecting with local traditions in the Pearl River Delta.
China Film Technology partners with India’s UFO Moviez to bring its advanced CINITY projection systems to Indian theaters, enhancing the cinematic experience.
China invites global partners to join the Xihe-2 solar observation mission, opening 15kg of payload for international cooperation to advance solar research.
Iran activated air defenses over Tehran to intercept unidentified drones on April 23, 2026. The origin and purpose of the incursion remain unclear, highlighting regional tensions.
In Urumqi, coffee is served in a cup made of crispy naan bread, slow-brewed in hot sand for a unique flavor fusion of local tradition and global ritual.
Explore the stunning wind-carved rock formations of Urho Ghost City, or ‘Devil City,’ a premier natural wonder in China’s Xinjiang region.
Tianshan Film Studio in Xinjiang marks 67 years of operation, celebrating a legacy of nearly 140 films and pioneering international co-productions that bridge cultures.