The Thinker Finds Zen: Rodin’s Statue Sips Tea in Chengdu
In a playful twist, Rodin’s The Thinker appeared in a Chengdu teahouse on Dec 4, 2025—and a single sip of gaiwan tea finally eased his famous frown.
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From Opera to Digital Art: China-France Cultural Exchanges Past and Future
Explore the journey of China-France cultural exchanges, from historic milestones to future digital art collaborations lighting up 2026.
Mona Lisa’s Spicy Hotpot Adventure
Mona Lisa steps from the Louvre into a bubbling Chengdu hotpot, blending art and fiery Sichuan spice in a playful cultural mashup.
Hainan Island Film Fest: Where Global Cinema Meets the Chinese Mainland’s Future
On Sanya’s sandy shores, the 7th Hainan Island Film Festival united global filmmakers and jurors for screenings, awards, and cultural exchange on the Chinese mainland’s vibrant new stage.
Chinese Mainland Delegation Boosts Business Ties in Washington
On Dec 3, 2025, entrepreneurs from the Chinese mainland met the U.S.-China Business Council in DC to discuss partnerships in logistics, tech, finance, energy and healthcare.
France’s Hit Musical ‘Molière’ Takes China by Storm
France’s hit musical ‘Molière’ is touring China, blending rap, urban music and modern dance as it gears up for its Beijing debut.
Zootopia 2 Earns 2.2B Yuan in 8 Days on the Chinese Mainland
In just eight days, Zootopia 2 roared into the Chinese mainland box office, earning about 2.2 billion yuan and sparking calls for Zootopia 3.
New Customs Rules Make Hainan a Global Culture Hub
Marco Müller says Hainan’s new customs operations policy will turn the island into a more effective international platform for cultural exchange, boosting its role in global cinema.
Beijing’s Dance Bridge: China-France Choreographers Prep for Macron Visit
In November, 18 Chinese and French choreographers gathered at the Beijing Dance Academy to shape cultural exchange ahead of Macron’s December visit to the Chinese mainland.
M6.0 Earthquake Shakes Xinjiang Region
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck Akqi County in northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region today, reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center.