BT Sports And Culture Team

The BT Sports and Culture desk covers sports, arts, heritage, and film & TV for Beijing Times, following the events and personalities shaping cultural life in China and beyond.

Rising Chinese Film Director Lai Yuqing Dies Tragically at 23

Promising young Chinese film director Lai Yuqing, known for her feature debut "Whisperings of the Moon," has died at the age of 23. Her...

Met Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art Jointly Acquire Over 200 Rare Chinese Suzhou Prints

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art have announced a significant joint acquisition of over 100 18th-century Suzhou prints for...

Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries

A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé from Blackpink at a pop-up event has ignited a heated online discussion about the evolving...

UNESCO and China Forge Alliance to Boost African World Heritage

UNESCO and China are deepening their collaboration to enhance the preservation and representation of Africa's rich cultural and natural heritage on the World Heritage...

China Weaves Tradition into Modernity: Heritage Crafts and Digital Innovations Flourish

China is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of its traditional cultural heritage, with artisans and innovators breathing new life into ancient crafts. From contemporary art...

Chanel and Centre Pompidou Forge New Alliance to Champion Contemporary Chinese Art

Chanel has announced an extended three-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou, with a dedicated focus on contemporary Chinese art. This significant collaboration aims to...

China Investigates Bullying Allegations Against Sports Official Over Prize Money

China's sports authorities are investigating serious allegations of bullying and abuse leveled against a training facility director by a national dragon boat paddler. The...

China’s Long Jianguo Claims Thrilling Speed Gold at IFSC World Championships

The IFSC Sport Climbing World Championships in Seoul saw China's Long Jianguo ascend to the top of the Speed climbing podium, securing a dramatic...

The ‘996’ Work Culture: From China’s Tech Boom to Silicon Valley’s Hustle

The "996" work culture, characterized by 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. schedules, six days a week, is a controversial phenomenon that originated in China's...

China’s Youth Skiing Scene Explodes with Record Participation

China's winter sports landscape is experiencing an unprecedented surge in youth participation, with recent national skiing championships reporting record-breaking numbers of young athletes. This...

The Evolution of Chinese Cuisine: From Traditional Dishes to Global Gastronomy

Chinese cuisine, with its rich tapestry of tastes and traditions, has journeyed far beyond its origins, weaving itself into the global culinary fabric. This...

Beijing’s Parks Come Alive with Lantern Festival Celebrations

The Lantern Festival in Beijing has transformed the city's famed parks into vibrant hubs of celebration, particularly this year as the festival coincides with...

Young Chinese Women Embrace ‘White Women Aesthetic,’ Shifting Traditional Beauty Norms

In China, a significant shift is occurring among young women who are moving away from traditional beauty ideals and instead, adopting lifestyle choices influenced...

Tempting Dian Cuisine

Yunnan cuisine, also known as Dian cuisine, is a style of Chinese cuisine that originates from the Yunnan province in southwest China. Yunnan cuisine...

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