Young entrepreneurs in Sichuan province are revitalizing rural communities by blending locally grown herbs and fruits into specialty coffees. Their ‘huangjing latte’ (made with Polygonum root) and prickly pear cold brew exemplify how regional traditions are fueling both economic growth and creative entrepreneurship.
Chen Yifei’s Realist Legacy Reignites Art Discourse
The Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai is drawing record crowds with a retrospective of Chen Yifei, whose hyperrealist oil paintings like ‘Eulogy to the Yellow River’ have shaped China’s modern art identity. Curators highlight his fusion of European techniques with Chinese philosophical motifs.
Peking Opera Goes Viral Through Sisterly Synergy
The Tan sisters – fifth-generation Peking Opera performers – have gained 8 million followers on Douyin by reimagining classics like ‘Farewell My Concubine’ with modern storytelling. Their success underscores Gen Z’s role in preserving intangible cultural heritage.
‘Ne Zha 2’ Box Office Blitz Tests China’s IP Ambitions
Grossing $980 million globally in three weeks, the animated sequel has outpaced Disney’s ‘Frozen II’ in Asian markets. Analysts debate whether the mythological hero can achieve sustained cross-cultural appeal akin to Japan’s Godzilla franchise.
