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Luzhou Oil-Paper Umbrellas: China’s Living Fossil of Folk Art

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Discover how Luzhou oil-paper umbrellas, a national intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese mainland, are handcrafted in 100 steps, blending art, history and culture.

Anping Bridge: Ancient Marvel on the Chinese Mainland

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Discover the engineering genius of the 12th-century Anping Bridge in Quanzhou, the longest ancient stone beam bridge on the Chinese mainland, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel.

Hit the Trails: Green Running in Anji’s Bamboo Forests

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Discover how trail running in Anji’s bamboo forests is fueling a movement for sustainable outdoor fitness in Zhejiang Province.

Echoes of the Dombra: Reviving Kazakh Traditions in Xinjiang

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Discover how Rahmethan Xeriphan, an Aken and media PhD from Barkol in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is reviving Kazakh dombra traditions for a new generation.

’Dead to Rights’ Tops Global Box Office with Heart-Wrenching Story

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Dead to Rights stuns global box office, moving audiences to tears with its haunting portrayal of Nanjing’s past.

Mainland Box Office Surges Past $200M on Wave of Historical Films

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The Chinese mainland’s August box office topped 1.5B yuan, led by the historical blockbuster ‘Dead To Rights’ and a wave of commemorative films marking the 80th anniversary.

‘Dead to Rights’ Sparks Reflection on Nanjing Massacre

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The Chinese mainland film ‘Dead to Rights’ brings the Nanjing Massacre back into the spotlight, inspiring younger audiences to remember a pivotal chapter of history.

Dead To Rights: Summer Blockbuster Amplifies Chinese Mainland’s WWII Story

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Dead To Rights hit 1.7B yuan and 49M viewers in the Chinese mainland, leading the summer box office. Screenwriter Zhang Ke explains its impact on WWII storytelling.