
On the other hand, some critics noted the plot and scenes bear striking similarities to the previous installment. The 198-minute runtime also poses a challenge for moviegoers' patience and theater scheduling.

The Tibetan film Puruo Gangri premiered nationwide on Wednesday, depicting the spirit of perseverance and dedication of the remote Tsonyi county of the Xizang autonomous region.
A discovery at the Zhengjiagou archaeology site in Hebei province is offering new insights into the expansion and influence of one of China's most important Neolithic civilizations, dating from 6,500 to 5,000 years ago.
Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.

Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, navigators exploring the Pacific and Indian oceans discovered that the languages spoken on many islands, spanning from Madagascar in the west to Polynesia in the east, were remarkably similar. This discovery launched studies of Austronesians, those who speak Austronesian languages and had sailed across the Pacific several thousand years ago.
In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
With a history of over 2,600 years, the historical site of Bairen City, or the Ruins of Bai People's Town, is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China.

The highly anticipated film "Gezhi Town" surpassed 100 million yuan (about $14.14 million) at the Chinese box office in just 15 hours after its premiere on Saturday. It marks the strongest opening-day performance for a domestic film since late September, shattering various cinematic records.

Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.

New research has revealed that a thin "living skin" covering the surface of the Great Wall of China serves as a powerful natural protective layer.

A newly established university in Dongguan, Guangdong province, is projected to play a role in providing talent support for Dongguan city and even the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

On December 5, the big screens in China presented a diverse array of offerings. Two American films, including the 4K-restored version of "Witness for the Prosecution," adapted from Agatha Christie's classic work. Meanwhile, "The Running Man," based on a novel by Stephen King, aims to deliver high-octane chase and escape sequences.

As China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen across trade, culture, tourism and film. At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, a special series of events themed around the milestone is underway, highlighting the growing vitality of Sino-Thai exchanges.

On a cold and sunny Wednesday morning in Beijing, capital of China, Xu Wei, who is visually impaired, joined about 40 other attendees, including people with different disabilities, at a community center in Xicheng District to "watch" the Chinese street dance film "One and Only."

Fine architectural photography goes a long way. It has the power to inform, enthrall and inspire. When preserved well, it records the collective memories tied to architecture and stands as compelling testimony to historical change.

Nestled in Southwest China, Chongqing municipality stands out for its noodle-centric cuisine, a stark contrast to the rice-dominated diets prevalent in southern China.

Chinese scientists have recently proposed a key scientific mechanism in explaining how moderate grazing enhances productivity in alpine grasslands, according to Lanzhou University. This study provides a new perspective in explaining how moderate grazing can improve community productivity and offers a key scientific basis for the sustainable management of alpine grasslands, the university said.
The legacy of Bruce Lee is expected to boost the integrated development of culture and tourism in Foshan, Guangdong province, while promoting Chinese kung fu, local authorities said during an event commemorating the late martial arts icon.
Han Bing, a trainee from the CUC program, guides children on shadow puppetry during a cultural event in New Zealand.When a Dutch artist saw Ru kiln porcelain and associated its glaze with the long coastline of the Netherlands, the two sides co-created the Coastline drip-coffee cup.

The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, with new friend LABUBU making its debut in this year’s lineup.

In the heart of China flows a river that has witnessed millennia — a silent, sage-like elder whose waters murmur tales of empires, poets and civilizations. This is the Yellow River, often revered as the nation's "mother river", which has nurtured a rich civilization for thousands of years. It's also the cradle of Chinese culture and a timeless emblem of the nation's soul and roots.

As winter temperatures continue to drop, people in Northeast China are already looking forward to the upcoming ice and snow season.

Tea makers from across the Taiwan Strait gathered at Wuyi Mountain in Fujian province in November to establish the Fujian-Taiwan Concentric Tea Garden, a symbolic gesture of reunion and cooperation.

Lingshui Li Autonomous County is home to China's largest Tanka community, often referred to as "sea nomads" for their long-standing floating way of life.
Wan An'an (left) performs in a Fuzhou Tea-picking Opera show in Fuzhou, Jiangxi province."When students can feel the rhythm and emotion of the role, that's when they truly understand the beauty of Tea-picking Opera."
A visitor photographs an artwork at an exhibition showcasing China's Dehua white porcelain in San Gabriel, California on Nov 21."We hope to further expand our cooperation with the US in ceramic art, design innovation, brand building and industrial collaboration, achieving greater win-win development."
Students from the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi wear traditional Chinese attire during the "China-Benin Fashion Show" in Cotonou, Benin, on Nov 8.

Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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