She is also familiar with the folklore and legends associated with Chinese holidays. "When I composed the music for The Big Swim, I relied heavily on my knowledge of the zodiac animals' unique ...

In the backstage of the Mei Lanfang Theatre in Beijing, Jiang Meiyi, a young performer from the National Peking Opera Company, is applying her makeup and dressing for the upcoming performance. As the ...

BEIJING — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Friday was dress rehearsal day for four cute humanoid robots, each about 95 centimeters (3 ...

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots. Ahead of the celebration next week, some venues in Beijing have been setting the stages — such ...

China 1913, post-revolution, when warlords fight each other while Sun Yat-Sen’s underground movement tries to establish a democratic republic. In Beijing, General Tsao is not just one of two warlords ...

BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high ...

Titled Enjoy the Ride, the campaign pairs award-winning actor and longtime brand collaborator Greg Hsu with Peking Opera artist Geng Qiaoyun inspired by tangma, a stylised horse-riding performance ...

Peking Opera actress Zhang Wanting performs during a show at Jixiang Theatre in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior ...

BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high ...

BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high ...

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Coming this month are two farewell tours from classic rock legends, a pair of former Disney Channel stars and a rare performance from an ...