Attendance at large concerts in China reached nearly 38 million in 2025, as the live entertainment sector expanded and boosted travel and consumer spending, industry data showed.
A Chinese folk song echoed across the stage, its melody carried through the air. Drawn by the rhythm, Brazilian musicians began to dance while Chinese attendees stepped closer to the stage. Within moments, a circle formed, and the crowd swayed together to the same beat.
A 3D-printed design by Tongji University is seen during the 64th Salone del Mobile at Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center in Milan, Italy, April 22, 2026..
The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.
Sabina Kafle, wife of Nepali Prime Minister Balenendra Shah, attended the opening ceremony along with hundreds of guests, including diplomats stationed in Nepal. After the ceremony, Kafle toured the exhibition with keen interest and listened to presentations by several artists.
China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.
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