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'Toy Story 5' celebrations boost franchise economy in China

June 16, 2026 2026-06-16

The West End production of "Singin' in the Rain" has returned to China for a nine-city tour, running in Beijing from Feb. 5-14, a year after its successful debut at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre's Opera House.
February 10, 2026 2026-02-10
A seminar commemorating science fiction author Su Xuejun's 30-year career was held in Beijing on Feb. 5, gathering fellow sci-fi writers, scholars and industry representatives to celebrate his work.
February 10, 2026 2026-02-10
The exhibition "Beyond Time: the history, culture and art of Sakya Monastery" opened at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Monday, showcasing over 200 relics reflecting the history, culture and art of Sakya Monastery, the earliest monastery of the Sakya Sect of the Tibetan Buddhism. It will last till May 10.
February 10, 2026 2026-02-10
Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing is gearing up for its 2026 Spring Festival Carnival, set to open on Feb. 17, with colorful lanterns, cultural performances and festive delicacies bringing the park to life ahead of the Chinese New Year.
February 9, 2026 2026-02-09
Cairo's Swiss Club hosted celebrations on Sunday for the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival, welcoming the Year of the Horse with food, art and performances that drew nearly 1,000 Egyptians and more than 200 Chinese residents.
February 9, 2026 2026-02-09
Senado Square has been adorned with festive decorations to welcome visitors to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which begins on Feb. 17 this year.
February 9, 2026 2026-02-09
Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi, bringing together dignitaries including senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, and hundreds of local and foreign visitors.
February 8, 2026 2026-02-08
In Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the brush met paper as people participated in a calligraphy event to usher in the Spring Festival, blending artistic tradition with the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year.
February 9, 2026 2026-02-09
The Confucius Institute in Sofia hosted a celebration Saturday for the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17, 2026.
February 9, 2026 2026-02-09
Fairs and events are held across the country, where people shop for goods in preparation for the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.
February 6, 2026 2026-02-06
Romantic comedy "Wish You Well" premiered in Beijing on Jan. 28 as the first project from China Film Group's youth filmmaking initiative, exploring the emotional dilemmas of modern relationships.
February 1, 2026 2026-02-01
A 2,000-year-old gilt-bronze relic captures the "dragon-horse spirit," celebrating a spirit of endurance and strength as the Year of the Horse approaches.
February 4, 2026 2026-02-04
With the approach of the Spring Festival, shopping malls across Beijing have begun selling festive decorations.
February 3, 2026 2026-02-03
A Spring Festival cultural event was held in Lianhua Township, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Feb. 1, 2026.
February 3, 2026 2026-02-03
Organizers of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala have named Yiwu, the "world's small commodity capital" in Zhejiang province, as one of its branch venues.
January 30, 2026 2026-01-30
The total number of inter-regional passenger trips across China during the upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun, is expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, according to a press conference held on Thursday.
January 29, 2026 2026-01-29
​A groundbreaking archaeological discovery at an ancient site in central China's Henan province is reshaping views of prehistoric innovation, after an international research team uncovered clear evidence that early humans in East Asia were crafting sophisticated handled stone tools as early as 70,000 years ago.
January 29, 2026 2026-01-29
In the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province, rooftops are adorned with intricate displays made from colored porcelain fragments, creating stories in ceramic that last for generations.
January 28, 2026 2026-01-28
Gala Cinema, part of Broadway Circuit at Langham Place Mall, has become the first Hong Kong cinema to install a CLED screen, an advanced projection technology from the Chinese mainland.
January 27, 2026 2026-01-27
The Laba Festival, which is celebrated each year on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month with the custom of having Laba porridge, falls on Monday this year.
January 27, 2026 2026-01-27
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