News & Insights Across Asia
Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Asia and beyond, featuring film, music, art, theater, and lifestyle trends that shape global culture.
CMG held its third rehearsal for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing performances from Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi, ahead of the global broadcast on January 28.
With the US’s imminent ban on TikTok, users are turning to RedNote, the Chinese app XiaoHongShu, for their social media fix. Discover how this platform is gaining popularity among global netizens.
Malaysia is gearing up for the Spring Festival, with festive decorations uniting people of all ethnicities. The festivities highlight the nation’s unity and shared cultural heritage.
Villagers in Guizhou’s Jiangkou County prepare traditional sticky rice cakes ahead of Chinese New Year, bringing families together and symbolizing good fortune for the year ahead.
Experience the breathtaking ‘iron flower’ performance at Wolong Lake in Shenyang, where performers toss molten iron into the air, creating dazzling sparks against an icy backdrop.
Layue, the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, heralds vibrant temple fairs and festive street strolls, offering a joyful start to the Chinese New Year.
Layue, the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, ushers in a season rich with customs. As Chinese New Year begins, temple fairs and festive street strolls become the heart of joyous celebrations.
American architect Jim Spear transformed villages beneath China’s Great Wall, revitalizing communities by renovating abandoned structures into thriving cultural and tourist hubs.
A special performance of ‘Hong Niang’ at Beijing’s Chang’an Grand Theater commemorated the 125th anniversary of Peking Opera master Xun Huisheng, celebrating his enduring legacy through vibrant storytelling.
Suzhou, China’s “Venice of the East,” blends ancient traditions with modern life, captivating visitors with its silk tapestries, gardens, and canals.
The Chinese mainland will soon resume group tours to Taiwan for residents of Fujian and Shanghai, aiming to enhance cross-strait exchanges and meet the expectations of people on both sides.
As Asia celebrates the Lunar New Year, ancient traditions like Wuhan’s bianzhong bells meet modern innovations such as new cinema releases and archaeological discoveries, reflecting the region’s dynamic spirit.
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force” is set to redefine fantasy cinema with its Lunar New Year debut, offering an epic blend of mythology and modern visual effects.”
China and Uzbekistan have jointly discovered ancient remains at the Mengchaktepa site, unveiling new insights into Central Asia’s history and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
China marks the Lunar New Year with ancient Wuhan bells, a retail boom with foreign brands, the premiere of “Creation of the Gods II,” and a joint archaeological find with Uzbekistan.
Participants gathered at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Ice Festival for the Make a Snowman Challenge, celebrating the upcoming 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. Rachel shared her creative snowman and enthusiasm for the Games.
Discover the sweet tradition of tangyuan—glutinous rice balls filled with sesame or peanut paste—that symbolize family unity and good fortune during Chinese New Year.
Spring Festival is celebrated enthusiastically in both Singapore and the Chinese mainland, uniting families through traditions like reunion dinners and home decorations, strengthening the global Chinese community.
Over 6,000 golden roses encased in ice sculptures are dazzling visitors in Harbin, China’s ‘Ice City,’ blending art and nature in a stunning display inspired by the TV drama ‘The Tale of Rose.’
Discover the rich traditions of Layue, the twelfth month of China’s lunar calendar, and the enduring custom of staying up late on Chinese New Year’s Eve to welcome the New Year.
