Chinese dance performed in the U.S.. (Photo/CGTN)
China and the U.S. have a history of cultural connections. In 1979, the two countries signed an agreement on cultural cooperation. [Special coverage]
Several programs have been implemented since then. These ties cover everything from medicine and sports, to dance and drama.
Politics aside, China-U.S. cultural ties are diverse, perhaps helping to pave the way for partnerships that go beyond kitchens, fields, clinics and stages. Here are just some of the highlights of those partnerships.
Music and Theater
Chinese opera star Zhang Jun recently performed his re-imagination of Shakespeare's Hamlet before a sold-out venue in New York.
"I heard people saying that they were savoring the flavor of the show. They found it very interesting. I think it's most intriguing that a Chinese performance can bring people closer to western literature classics. To me, being interesting is important," he said.
And last year, dancers from the U.S. state of Georgia made history in Beijing, becoming the first American dance troop to perform at the Chinese Spring Festival gala.
