American movies have long performed well in China, and this year is no different. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest U.S. movies that have made their way to the top of the Chinese box office so far in 2015, according to Box Office Mojo.
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While Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” crossed the $100 million mark in North American box offices almost 15 years ago, the Chinese movie market is now widely expected to overtake the North American box office within three years, according to Hollywood Reporter. That would make China […]
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While Xi Jinping spent his formative years in Beijing, his parents hail from Northwest China’s Shaanxi province. In Chinese culture, a person is considered from whatever region their paternal ancestors are from. Shaanxi province, located along the middle reaches of the Yellow River, is considered […]
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If you’re a fan of Chinese food in the United States, you’ve probably eaten General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, and chicken and broccoli — all common dishes found in U.S. Chinese restaurants. But they’re actually a rarity in China.
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A popular Beijing restaurant that sells stuffed steamed bun will set up a baozi culture research center to help its employees “better understand the cultural significance of the traditional Chinese food,” according to the Qingfeng company’s official website.
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Follow CCTV America for all the news surrounding China’s President Xi as he visits Seattle, Washington, D.C. and New York. Click here for coverage.
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Ten policy items to be aware of during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the U.S.
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A sacred and holy reflection of the world, a dream place for pilgrims around the world. Here are the top 10 places you should not miss in Tibet.
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Lhasa Beer, the only Tibetan beer available, has global aspirations and wants to take its brew to pubs and people around the world.
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A ceremony was hosted in the square in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, on Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the region’s founding. Tens of thousands of people gathered in front of the imposing landmark, waving national […]
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Eye on Tibet series from CCTV News highlights aspects of life in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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China has issued a white paper on Tibet ahead of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the ethnic autonomous region. The white paper said that since regional ethnic autonomy came into practice in 1965, Tibet has established a new socialist system and achieved economic and […]
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A baby panda appeared in public for the first time on Monday in Chimelong Safari Park in south China’s Guangdong Province, of which her mother Tingting was moved to Guangdong Province from earthquake-hit southwest area seven years ago.
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A themed sand sculpture exhibition has opened to the public for free in Funing County of east China’s Jiangsu Province to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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Special coverage from CCTV News of the parade and festivities from Beijing to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory in World War II. Watch the parade live stream here.
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A Siberian tiger recently gave birth to four cubs at a park in Qiqihar City of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.
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Giant panda Mei Xiang, a star tourist draw in the U.S. capital, gave birth to a pair of cubs hours apart on Saturday (August 22), the National Zoo said.
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On the 7th day of the 7th month of Chinese Lunar Calendar, lovers throughout China celebrate Qixi day, also known as the Chinese version of Valentine’s day. This year, it falls on August 20, and it’s a day for attached Chinese around the world to […]
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The recent chemical explosions in the North China’s Tianjin municipality has brought international attention to the port city – but few outside of China may know much about this important municipality. Here’s everything you need to know about Tianjin.
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Chinese director and actress Xu Jinglei recently faced criticism for having her eggs frozen in the United States in July. In China, as an unmarried woman, she is prohibited from freezing her eggs.
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The ancient Chinese practice of 风水 (feng shui) is used to align a person’s energy and surroundings in harmony and boost prosperity. Literally translated as “wind and water”, “feng” represents vigor and energy, while “shui”, represents changes.
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It’s party time today (Wednesday) for the world’s only living panda triplets. Mengmeng, Shuaishuai and Kuku are celebrating their first birthday at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park with a special cake.
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Thirty-two gold ornaments stolen from ancient Chinese tombs and held by French collectors were formally handed over to northwest China’s Gansu Provincial Museum on Monday.
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China has the world’s second largest area for growing wine after Spain. China’s environment provides fertile ground for its growing wine industry.
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What happens when you mix four Americans and three Chinese liquors? To answer that, three CCTV America employees took an an epicurean cocktail tour of three Chinese liquors, guided by bar manager Robin Miller at Casa Luca restaurant. All four were new to the spirits.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City featured the National Ballet of China on July 11 and 12 performing “The Red Detachment of Women” and “The Peony Pavilion”. In September it will also feature Peking opera singer Zhang Huoding who will perform “Legend of […]
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Anyone who has visited the Great Wall of China remembers the structure as awe-inspiring, but there are parts of the structure that few ordinary visitors have seen and would imagine exist. Reports show the majority of the UNESCO world heritage site is in dire condition. […]
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Centuries of environmental wear, various wars, re-purposing of the bricks for homes, and making way for new roads and farmland have taken their toll on the Great Wall. It exists in sections, with erosion and human damage so bad in places that an estimated 30 […]
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Learn about China’s involvement in World War II in our 70th anniversary in 70 seconds videos.
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Millions of small businesses in China say they’re in dire need of funding, which raised a question: why small commercial banks are more adaptable than their state-owned peer.
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The Hefei-Fuzhou high-speed railway connecting the east China cities of Hefei and Fuzhou began operations on Sunday, shortening travel times between the two cities from eight hours to four.
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Giant panda Kelin on Monday morning gave birth to twin female cubs at a panda breeding center in Chengdu City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
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The Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival on May 30 this year. In the lunar calendar, the festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month, so the festival is also commonly called the Double Fifth.
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The 2015 Dragon Boat Festival will take place on June 20. Across China and Asia, people will race dragon boats, eat glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves, and make scented perfume sachets as talismans for good luck. Here’s a breakdown of the festival:
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Xiang bao (香包), or perfume sachets, are a traditional craft made during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on May 30 this year. Learn how to make them here.
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The Dragon Boat Festival got off to an early start on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, with a dragon boat race.
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Kashgar, located in southern Xinjiang, suffered a lot from terrorist attacks last year. Due to its intense situation, fewer tourists visited this city. As President Xi is reviving the Silk Road, Uyghurs wish Kashgar will become a popular destination.
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CCTV America looked through many of the hundreds of questions in the areas of math, science, writing, English, and essays that more than 9 million Chinese high school students encountered in the annual college-entrance examination, or gaokao, currently underway in China. We came up with […]
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The Palace Museum at the Forbidden City in Beijing criticized photographs of a scantily-clad model at the complex on Monday. The museum claimed the incident was disrespectful to the former imperial palace.
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Xi Zhinong, China’s well-known wildlife photographer and conservationist, spent more than 30 years in the wild to capture images of rare wildlife. He is famous for taking the first video footage of the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey and raising public awareness about environmental conservation and endangered […]
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The private Dutch collector who owns the 1,000-year-old Buddha statue with the remains of a mummified monk inside recently said that he is willing to return the relic to China.
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Deep reds and shimmery golds dominated as celebrities attending the annual Met Gala on Monday embraced this year’s inspiration: the massive exhibition “China: Through the Looking Glass,” a look at Chinese fashion through the ages.
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China’s high speed bullet train has made its debut at the Milan Expo 2015, and it’s been a hit with many visitors to the festival.
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A group of 12 carved wood Buddhist and Taoist statues have been rediscovered in a cave in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. The statues are remarkably preserved, considering the cave has three openings where rain and water can enter.
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In one photo, the couple, wearing big sunglasses, sit in a trendy Starbucks holding cups of coffee. In another, they’re wearing traditional Tibetan robes, prostrating themselves in front of Jokhang Temple.
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Succulent Mongolian beef is the perfect dish to make when you get that “I’m-too-tired-to-cook-but-I-have-to” feeling after work. This recipe is tasty and easy to rustle up, and all my test bunnies have fallen in love with it at first bite. And the best part? It […]
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Spam musubi is one of Hawaii’s most popular snacks. It can be found in most convenience stores there. Today, I am going to share my original spam musubi recipe with all of you. Spam musubi is basically a spam and rice sandwich with a twist. You can add […]
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However slight the variation, business in China has its own style. Since the details create the big picture, we decided to look at how someone in China would exchange a business card and compare it with a more Western style.
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I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love crunchy, healthy and tasty bites of Chinese chicken lettuce wraps. I devised this recipe as an affordable alternative to the pricey options at restaurants and the best part is that it’s super easy to make and you can substitute […]
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Even though coffee is a cultural obsession in the U.S., drinking Chinese tea in the States has risen in popularity as well. In this how-to video, we walk you through the steps to properly prepare and experience a traditional Kung Fu-style tea ceremony.
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