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Can The Monkey King save Peking Opera?

A new star-studded Peking Opera show adapting The Monkey King debuts on New Year's Day. Can the much loved story spark interest in the art form?

by Zoey Zha, 28 December 2015

Zhang Li on China's 2015 in Arts

The newly appointed director of the Shanghai Gallery of Art – for which he has been a curator since 2004 – Zhang Yi has been a long-term observer of Chinese art.

by THAT'S, 26 December 2015

3 Chinese Entertainment Industry Predictions for 2016

Our predictions for China's entertainment industry in 2016.

by THAT'S, 26 December 2015

Hao/Buhao: China's Arts & Entertainment Scene in 2015

A definitive list of the year's best and worst in China's entertainment industry (for anyone who thinks art is subjective).

by THAT'S, 26 December 2015

Jade Lee on Jazz Speaks Cantonese

The popular Shanghai chanteuse previews this Saturday's Jazz Speaks Cantonese album release show and her other upcoming projects.

by Andrew Chin, 18 December 2015

Shanghai Weekly Gig Guide: Dec 16-22

Icelandic glitch-pop, Wuhan emo and jazz gone Cantonese highlights a busy week of gigs.

by Andrew Chin, 16 December 2015

WIN! World Music Star Sa Dingding on Nexxus and Conrank

The world music star reunites with Shanghai bass lord Conrank for a one-night only performance at EMD indoor mega-fest Nexxus. We chat with the Grammy nominated singer about her unique...

by Andrew Chin, 14 December 2015