2nd 'Sci-Fi+' industry salon commemorates China's popular science pioneer Gao Shiqi, discusses frontier future

The Belt and Road Film Week opened in Shanghai on June 18 as part of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), serving as a platform for international industry dialogue and offering an immersive cultural experience for residents and visitors.

Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Disney Studios China are teaming up for "A Day in the Life of Zootopia," a collection of four new animated shorts spotlighting fan-favorite characters from Disney's blockbuster "Zootopia."

A new extended reality (XR) experience based on the Terracotta Warriors, titled "The Empire Code: Terracotta Warriors – Secrets of the First Emperor's Mausoleum," was unveiled on June 14 at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).

China International Communications Group (CICG) presented its upcoming English multimedia platform in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, on June 13. Developed by CICG subsidiary China Internet Information Center (CIIC), the platform will serve as a resource hub, integrating diverse media formats and leveraging advanced technologies to boost China's international communication and promote mutual understanding between China and the world.

The 2025 Undergraduate Exhibition of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (AADTHU) opened at the university's art museum in Beijing on June 7.

When the same toothy little monster appears dangling on Rihanna's purse and in David Beckham's social media post, and its hashtag racks up over 1 billion views on TikTok, it's clear this designer toy's global takeover is complete.

An initiative calling on young people to foster a positive digital ecosystem was unveiled on Tuesday at the 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference in Hefei, Anhui province.

China plans to build its first national heritage route along the historically significant Hexi Corridor, located in northwest China, within the next ten years.

International youth leaders and experts took part in the World Youth Energy Partner Dialogue on June 8 as part of the World Youth Energy Tour (WYET) 2025.

In deserts of Kubuqi and Ulan Buh, the sand control model with photovoltaic projects has been widely implemented, transforming stretches of sandy terrain into vast "blue seas" brimming with green energy.

The China Film Administration gathered domestic and international filmmakers at a Beijing launch event on June 6 to promote upcoming summer releases, aiming to boost audience interest and inject new vitality into China's film market.

The Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University recently presented over 1,000 works by master's students during its first full-scale postgraduate exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum. The academy's undergraduate graduation exhibition will follow from June 7-19.

Openness for dialogue between Malaysia and China plays a key role in strengthening civilizational exchanges and enhancing people-to-people relations by bridging differences, according to academics and experts at a forum in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

A cultural and ecological renewal project at Daji Xiang in Beijing's Xuanwu cultural core area has brought new life to the city's historic courtyard neighborhoods.

In the heart of China's pottery capital Yixing in the eastern province of Jiangsu, the ancient ritual of firing the 600-year-old Qianshu Dragon Kiln persists, a testament to enduring craftsmanship despite modern alternatives.

China's continued commitment to free and open trade, as well as balanced multilateral cooperation, is not only empowering its own economic growth but also providing a strong foundation for developing economies across the Global South amid mounting global uncertainty, according to analysts.

People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival which falls on May 31 this year, via various activities across the country.

A parade was held in Manhattan, New York City (NYC), to celebrate the traditional culture of Asian Americans on Sunday, drawing hundreds of participants and spectators.

​As of 12:47 p.m. on Monday, China's box office revenue for the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival holiday had surpassed 400 million yuan (about 55.67 million U.S. dollars), a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to box office tracker Maoyan.

This Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture is hosting a cultural bazaar featuring traditional Chinese embroidery and intangible cultural heritage crafts.