Contestants from across globe celebrate traditional opera of China

China Media Group has launched a new nationwide program celebrating the enduring appeal of traditional Chinese operas, bringing together performers and enthusiasts from China and around the world.

Centered on the theme of finding kindred spirit through operas, the program offers a stage where professionals and devoted amateurs alike can share their passion for one of China's oldest performing arts.

The production followed a five-month journey across the six regions of Anhui, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanghai and Fujian.

Nearly 100 Chinese opera genres were represented, with more than 2,000 individual contestants and groups from both China and overseas taking part in auditions and showcasing performances.

By connecting people through a shared love of traditional culture, the series offers a fresh platform for traditional Chinese operas to thrive in the modern era.

Contestants from across globe celebrate traditional opera of China

China's total box office revenue for the 2026 summer movie season has surpassed three billion yuan (about 442.68 million U.S. dollars), driven by a diverse array of domestic and foreign films, industry data showed on Monday.

As of 13:14 on Monday, earnings for the season, which runs from June 1 to Aug 31, cleared the milestone, according to Maoyan, a major Chinese ticketing platform and box office tracker.

More than 100 films are slated for release this summer, spanning genres from revolutionary history to comedy, animation, and science fiction to cater to varied audience tastes, data showed.

To stimulate consumer spending, several regions across China have introduced subsidized ticketing vouchers and expanded "Cinema Plus" initiatives. These events have enriched cultural life and helped boost seasonal consumption.

China's summer box office tops 3 billion yuan