May’s reading list brings together five distinct books about old Chinese customs and stories from modern everyday life.
A few of these books take you back in time, sharing stories about old household superstitions,...
A Tibetan-language adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet is drawing global attention as it heads to Hong Kong, raising questions about live theatre, culture and human connection in the AI era.
As Ophelia...
A 77-year-old man in Fujian still writes overseas letters by hand, keeping alive the fading qiaopi tradition that once connected Chinese families across oceans.
The new film Dear You has touched many viewers...
The 21st United Nations Day of Vesak in Wuxi highlights Jiangsu’s long history of Buddhism, cultural exchange and global dialogue across Asia.
Buddhist leaders, scholars and delegates from around 70 countries...
A Panorama of Hunan, performed by The Hunan Song & Dance Theatre, is to tour the UK in September performing a series of traditional and contemporary Chinese and Western pieces.
The centrepiece of the...
A new centenary production of Puccini’s Turandot reimagines the opera’s Oriental fantasy through martial arts and East–West collaboration on stage.
In 1926, when conductor Arturo Toscanini lowered his...
From tactile replicas to audio guides, museums across China are creating more accessible and multi-sensory ways for visitors to experience history and culture.
Fingers slowly moved across the cool surface...
The China National Pavilion at London Craft Week 2026 showcases wedding outfits and ethnic minority craft in a celebration of those who make China beautiful.
At a packed opening ceremony of the China National...
Jia Pingwa reflects on his book The Old Kiln, memory, trauma, and translation at a Hastings book club event organised by Sinoist Books in May.
The book club was held on May 4th in Hastings, organised by...
April’s book selection moves between code and aesthetics, history and everyday life.
Our April reading list starts with the clever ways Chinese characters were squeezed into the digital age, and moves...
Join the Hani people in Yunnan for the Mohei Festival as locals and visitors smear black ash on each other for luck, blessings, and joy.
On May 1st, Sun Square in Mojiang, Yunnan, didn’t stay clean for...
A Chinese box office hit, Dear You, has unexpectedly resonated with audiences through its portrayal of family bonds and the forgotten tradition of “Qiaopi,” handwritten letters sent by overseas Chinese...
Discover how Chinese families seal their wishes in Huangjiu, a traditional rice wine, preserving life’s milestones and emotions for years to come.
In Shaoxing, a historic city in eastern China, some families...
A look at Bruce Lee’s childhood home in Kowloon, now the Prudential Centre, where a new exhibition marks his 85th birth anniversary in Hong Kong.
On Nathan Road in Kowloon, the former home of Bruce Lee...
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opens in Fengtai, featuring 1,000+ flower varieties from 30+ countries, themed gardens and citywide events.
The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show opened...
2026 Beijing Book Fair highlights an immersive Harry Potter “Magic Space” with rare editions, art, and exclusive merchandise.
Beijing recently hosted the 2026 Beijing Book Fair at Chaoyang Park. A major...
Nobel laureate Mo Yan reflects on why stories are getting shorter, from flash fiction to short video culture, and how digital reading is reshaping literature.
At a recent literary event in Hangzhou, Nobel...
Shanghai bespoke is attracting foreign visitors with tailor-made suits, fast service and immersive experiences, reshaping how travellers engage with the city.
“Bespoke” was once closely tied to London’s...
The streaming giant’s plan to clone actors using artificial intelligence has ignited a fierce debate — and raised pressing questions about the future of human creativity.
iQIYI, one of China’s leading...
Rose fermented tofu pork belly brings warmth and depth. It blends Chinese tradition with British spring tastes in a rich, cultural dish.
In April, spring arrives not only in nature but also on restaurant...
Liu Yong’s “Poetic Years” exhibition opens in Beijing, showcasing 89 works that blend Chinese ink traditions with Western artistic influences.
The exhibition “Poetic Years: Dreams Flow into Paintings:...
Explore the “Poet of the Piano: Chopin” exhibition at Suzhou Museum, featuring rare manuscripts, letters, personal items, and live performances.
The Suzhou Museum has opened “Poet of the Piano: Chopin,”...
From imperial power to sudden downfall, uncover the story of Liu He—the 27-day emperor—through the extraordinary treasures of the Haihun Marquis Tomb.
Liu was the grandson of Emperor Wu of Han. However,...
A Beijing stage play, Yinding Bridge, debuts in Hong Kong, telling the story of a family restaurant and reflecting shared urban challenges across cities.
The lights dim inside the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s...
Explore how different cultures mark days of the dead, from the Qingming Festival in China to Day of the Dead and beyond.
Every year, as spring arrives in China, families visit graves, clean tombstones,...
How do personal stories intertwine with the broad currents of history? Our third monthly selection looks at the human experience within the broader tides of China’s past and present.
Across memoir, fiction...
These exciting new Chinese restaurants in London are worth checking out during 2026, from flavourful Yunnan food to relaxing tea houses.
As much as everyone in the UK loves a typical British-Chinese takeaway,...
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 showcases 240 leading galleries and the Asian debut of Zero 10 digital art, highlighting contemporary and innovative works from around the world.
On March 25th, 2026, Art Basel...
A giant dreamlike cat installation by Air Giants arrives at West Kowloon Cultural District for WestK FunFest 2026, offering an immersive outdoor art experience for visitors of all ages.
A giant cat has...
Explore 133 artefacts at The Palace Museum in Taipei’s exhibition, The Return of Mythical Creatures in Artefacts, showcasing mythical beings from pre-Qin times to the modern era.
The Palace Museum in Taipei...
Jay Chou, Mandopop icon, drops his 16th album, Children of the Sun, with cinematic visuals and classic art references.
Jay Chou, a defining icon of the Chinese-language music scene, will release his 16th...
Explore Chun Bing, the traditional spring pancake of the Spring Equinox, and its history, flavours, and cultural meaning.
As spring arrives, the air softens, and fresh greens begin to appear on the table....