Strokes of genius

November 2, 2023

Few others can boast the centuries of cultural influence of Wang Xizhi, whose work, thanks to the medium of rubbing, has obsessed emperors and laymen alike for nearly two millenniums, Zhao Xu reports.
Shaoxing promoting tourism with poet's legacy

July 28, 2023

Lu You, a famous poet in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), remains an important element of Shaoxing's Song Dynasty culture.
Shaoxing opens library to honor China's education pioneer

April 21, 2023

Shaoxing in East China's Zhejiang province recently opened the Jiemin Library to celebrate the 155th birth anniversary of Cai Yuanpei (1868-1940).
Shaoxing establishes research association for local scholar

March 16, 2023

The establishment of the Xu Wei Research Association was announced in Shaoxing on March 12 to commemorate the 502nd anniversary of the birth of Xu Wei.
Shaoxing calligrapher Shen Ding'an dies at 96

February 1, 2023

On Jan 28, a farewell ceremony was hosted in his memory.
Shaoxing-born writer wins Lu Xun Literature Prize

September 5, 2022

The prize selection is held every four years, and the eighth Lu Xun Literature Prize is limited to entries created from Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2021.
100th birthday of opera maestro celebrated

August 3, 2022

An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Yueju Opera's reform and the 100th birthday of Yueju maestro Yuan Xuefen (1922-2011) was held in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province, on Aug 1.
Map provides fuller picture of ancient character Yu the Great

June 10, 2022

In China, Dayu, or Yu the Great, is a household name and a character who figures prominently in the origin of Chinese civilization.