Real-life parenthood inspires hit TV series

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Variety show displays poetry in modern motion

Contestants in the promotional session before a seminar to discuss the variety show Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai. With his young son, who also shares his love of poetry, Wang attended the Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai, a cultural TV variety show produced by Shandong Television. The show has aired four episodes so far, amassing over 150 million views of its related …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gaining a competitive edge

China Daily

Pupils from Wellington College in Shanghai compete in a book relay in August. "Increasingly, I hear multinational companies say they are in China not just because it is a big market or a place for manufacturing but because the country is attractive for its massive talent pool across disciplines and industries and its global perspective and linguistic ability," she says. …

China Shanghai

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stuck for a show to watch with your dad, housemate or kids? These series are perfect for sharing

ABC

As I'm pretty sure the old saying goes, couch potatoes love company. — Bhakthi Puvanenthiran The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — Disney+ Loading YouTube content This is a show that was made for the group chat. — Katherine Smyrk Slow Horses — Apple TV+ Loading YouTube content Do you have an older father figure in your life that burns …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

TV channel rebroadcasts magic of yesterday

China Daily

Poster for the event to encourage the young generation to watch classic films and programs, under the guidance of the National Radio and Television Administration. In February, a high-definition television channel specializing in rebroadcasting classic movies and TV dramas was launched under the guidance of the National Radio and Television Administration. One such event was held at the Beijing Film …

Exploring the Intangible: A Journey into Chinese Culture Through Key Terms and Stories

China Daily

This article introduces a book series that aims to educate young Chinese about their culture. The books, written by scholars Wei and Liu, explore the history and significance of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including Kunqu opera and silk craftsmanship. The series is beautifully presented with attractive covers and engaging content that makes complex cultural concepts accessible and interesting. The books …

Culture Education Art Language Nanjing

2 months ago

The Cracks in the Castle: A Glimpse into Marital Struggles

China Daily

The reality show 'Love Paradox' follows couples facing communication challenges and conflicts, exploring the shifting dynamics of gender roles and the evolving nature of marital responsibilities. The show delves into the emotional patterns that surface in the interactions between the couples, presenting intimate relationships as a reflection of broader societal issues. It aims to provide a mirror for personal growth …

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2 months ago

Modern Motherhood: A Cinematic Journey Through the Trials and Triumphs of a Modern Woman

China Daily

Modern Motherhood is a film that explores the life of a new mother and the challenges she faces adapting to her new role. The film features a stellar performance from Hong Kong filmmaker Oliver Chan Siu-kuen, who challenges audiences with her new film. The film also features a diverse cast of characters, including mothers from different backgrounds and experiences.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Director's Heartwarming Journey into the Life of Zhang, a Guiding Light for Girls

China Daily

The article highlights the positive impact of the TV series 'The Principal' on its cast and crew. It features interviews with Zhang, the principal, who is known for her kindness and generosity. The crew adopted a creative approach to maximize conversations with her, resulting in a rich and inspiring story.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Principal's Heartwarming Journey: A Journey of Perseverance and Compassion

China Daily

The article highlights the dedication of Zhang, the principal of a school, to visiting the homes of her students during vacations and offering encouragement to them and their families. Despite facing pain and disease, she has been doing this for over 10 years, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her students.

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Teacher's Kindness: The Inspiring Story of a Rural Principal's Determination to Empower Girls

China Daily

The article highlights the dedication and impact of Zhang Guimei, a middle school principal who has helped over 2,000 rural girl students enter college. The scriptwriter faced the challenge of balancing authenticity with engaging plot, but the result is a heartwarming and insightful portrayal of a selfless and impactful figure.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

TV series on life of inspiring teacher touches a chord

China Daily

A still features Zhang Guimei and her students, as well as fellow teachers. Director Fei Zhenxiang, a veteran with a filmmaking career spanning over 20 years, said that the new drama represents his first foray into shooting a biographical tale, making the creative process a cherished memory for himself. Still serving as the principal of Huaping Senior High School for …

Zhang Yuan

2 months, 3 weeks ago

TV series on life of inspiring teacher touches a chord

China Daily

By Xu Fan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-27 15:43 A scene in the popular TV series She and Her Girls features actress Song Jia as Zhang Guimei, a dedicated teacher. Since the past 16 years, she has helped over 2,000 girls from poverty-stricken rural areas to pursue higher education and transform their lives by founding a free girls-only senior high …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

TV drama on power of youth debuts on CCTV-8, iQiyi

China Daily

The posters of new TV series Wind Direction that is airing on CCTV-8. Wind Direction, a youth drama produced by China Central Television and streaming platform iQiyi among others, starts airing on CCTV-8, the television drama channel of CCTV, and iQiyi on Monday. Starring actress Sun Qian and actor Zhai Zilu, the production portrays the stories of some middle-school students …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese families seeking to escape a competitive education system have found a haven in Thailand

Associated Press

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — The competition started in second grade for DJ Wang’s son. “Southeast Asia, it’s within reach, the visa is convenient and the overall environment, as well as people’s attitude towards Chinese people, it allows Chinese parents to feel more secure,” Zhang said. Chinese society has come up with popular buzzwords to describe this hyper-competitive environment, from “neijuan” …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Teachers' Day, series based on rural education airs on small screen

China Daily

A scene in the TV series Sowers of Hope With the approaching Teachers' Day which will fall on Sept 10, Sowers of Hope, a TV series focused on rural area education, began airing on Shanghai's Dragon Television and Beijing Satellite TV, as well as the streaming sites Mango TV and iQiyi, on Tuesday. Adapted from real-life stories from various countryside …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Teachers' Day, series based on rural education airs on small screen

China Daily

A scene in the TV series Sowers of Hope With the approaching Teachers' Day which will fall on Sept 10, Sowers of Hope, a TV series focused on rural area education, began airing on Shanghai's Dragon Television and Beijing Satellite TV, as well as the streaming sites Mango TV and iQiyi, on Tuesday. Adapted from real-life stories from various countryside …

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

A scene from the Chinese stage adaptation of French playwright Florian Zeller's award-winning work, La Pere, featuring Tian Shui who plays the role of Anne, and the father, played by King Shih-chieh. CHINA DAILY Play examines the heartbreaking decisions a daughter must make, a dilemma actress fully understands, Chen Nan reports. In the rehearsal room, where the boundaries between reality …

Father Tian

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

Director David Weiguo Jiang, actor King and actress Tian at the NCPA in Beijing on Wednesday. CHINA DAILY The actress shared the experience in Beijing on Wednesday, when the Chinese play, Le Pere, was going to be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on that day with shows running till last Sunday. After 14 consecutive shows in …

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4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

A scene from the Chinese stage adaptation of French playwright Florian Zeller's award-winning work, La Pere, featuring Tian Shui who plays the role of Anne, and the father, played by King Shih-chieh. CHINA DAILY Play examines the heartbreaking decisions a daughter must make, a dilemma actress fully understands, Chen Nan reports. In the rehearsal room, where the boundaries between reality …

Father Tian

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

The father, played by King Shih-chieh. CHINA DAILYCHINA DAILY "One moment he seems completely lucid and the next cannot recognize his apartment or his daughter — the man dips in and out of memory and presence," says King, 72. "When I read the script, I was intrigued by the writer's approach of depicting the old man's world, which falls apart …

Daily King

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

A scene from the Chinese stage adaptation of French playwright Florian Zeller's award-winning work, La Pere, featuring Tian Shui who plays the role of Anne, and the father, played by King Shih-chieh. CHINA DAILY Play examines the heartbreaking decisions a daughter must make, a dilemma actress fully understands, Chen Nan reports. In the rehearsal room, where the boundaries between reality …

Father Tian Shui

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

Director David Weiguo Jiang, actor King and actress Tian at the NCPA in Beijing on Wednesday. CHINA DAILY The actress shared the experience in Beijing on Wednesday, when the Chinese play, Le Pere, was going to be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on that day with shows running till last Sunday. After 14 consecutive shows in …

Chinese Tian Father Jogs

4 months ago

Ailing father jogs family memory

China Daily

The father, played by King Shih-chieh. CHINA DAILYCHINA DAILY "One moment he seems completely lucid and the next cannot recognize his apartment or his daughter — the man dips in and out of memory and presence," says King, 72. "When I read the script, I was intrigued by the writer's approach of depicting the old man's world, which falls apart …

Daily King

4 months, 1 week ago

Latest drama highlights lives of juvenile prosecutors

China Daily

Actress Qin Lan and actor Zhang Yi in For The Young Ones. For The Young Ones, the latest production by China's leading online entertainment provider iQIYI and the first Chinese drama to feature juvenile prosecutors, premiered globally on Aug 14. The series offers a nuanced exploration of widely discussed societal topics, including issues related to minors, and follows a dedicated …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Latest drama highlights lives of juvenile prosecutors

China Daily

Actress Qin Lan and actor Zhang Yi in For The Young Ones. For The Young Ones, the latest production by China's leading online entertainment provider iQIYI and the first Chinese drama to feature juvenile prosecutors, premiered globally on Aug 14. The series offers a nuanced exploration of widely discussed societal topics, including issues related to minors, and follows a dedicated …

Highlights Lives Juvenile Prosecutors

4 months, 1 week ago

My Kid’s a (Really) Sore Loser

Slate

On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and special guest host Dillon White of DadChats and ChatsFam help a listener whose kid really, really struggles with losing. We’ll also debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & Fails — including an update on Naima’s first day of middle school. Join us on Facebook and email us at [email protected] to ask us new …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Support boosted for depressed adolescents

China Daily

Children wear brainwave devices to monitor their emotional states at a child and adolescent mental health service center in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, in May last year. CHINA DAILY Lowering defenses Like Zhang's son, Pang Haolin, a 22-year-old college student, had to take temporary breaks from studying during secondary and high school due to mental health problems. "If your child is already …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Review: A California boy searches for a sense of self over one summer in the exquisite ‘Dìdi’

LA Times

One of the most plaintive refrains of the Y2K era was sung by Mark Hoppus of Blink-182: “Well, I guess this is growing up.” The band’s hit song “Dammit” was released in 1997 and precedes the setting of Sean Wang’s narrative feature debut, “Dìdi” — unspooling in a Fremont, Calif., of 2008 — by a decade. Wang previously mined his …

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5 months ago

Hit series gathers heartwarming midlife stories

China Daily

Poster of Just In Time. The TV series Just in Time, which delves into the complexities of midlife crises, has captivated audiences, amassing over 1.5 billion views on streaming platform Mango TV, according to the producers during a recent seminar in Beijing. Adapted from a popular novel by author Jiang Lizi, the 40-episode drama focuses on personal and career challenges …

Beijing

5 months, 1 week ago

My Kid’s Friend Has Zero Supervision

Slate

On this episode: Zak, Lucy and Jamilah help a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook Group who’s torn about her kid’s new bestie. This girl is mostly unsupervised and tends toward naughtiness — ding-dong ditching, messy play, and watching adult YouTube — and that tendency is trickling down to our group member’s son. Zak recommends: See what happens if your …

Slate Slate Plus

6 months, 1 week ago

Reality show wraps up with touching family bonds

China Daily

A scene from It's A Daughter, It's Mom. The featured pairs included actress Wang Luodan and her mother Xie Hongwu, Taiwan actress Fu Juan along with her three daughters Ouyang Nini, Ouyang Nana, and Ouyang Didi, actress Tao Xinran and her mother Tao Yuedi, and pop idol Zhao Xiaotang with her mother Yue Caijing. Tao Xinran and her mother, Tao …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Film employs real-life educators for authentic portrayal

China Daily

A scene in Being A Teacher. During a recent seminar in Beijing, producers revealed that the new movie Being A Teacher boasts a remarkable distinction as possibly the education-themed film with the largest ensemble of real-life teachers guiding ideology and political education classes. Centered around the protagonist Sun Heng, a troubled youth on a transformative odyssey toward becoming an exemplary …

Film Teacher

6 months, 1 week ago

Film employs real-life educators for authentic portrayal

China Daily

A scene in Being A Teacher. During a recent seminar in Beijing, producers revealed that the new movie Being A Teacher boasts a remarkable distinction as possibly the education-themed film with the largest ensemble of real-life teachers guiding ideology and political education classes. Centered around the protagonist Sun Heng, a troubled youth on a transformative odyssey toward becoming an exemplary …

Film Teacher

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Young children deserve the best start in life

China Daily

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Imagine a 3-year-old girl growing up in rural China. In the nearby town, there are regular early childhood development care group activities, where she gets to play with other children, and her parents learn how to provide nurturing and responsive care. For young children to achieve their full potential, they need five scientifically proven things: good health; …

Health China Children Parents Life Care Early

6 months, 3 weeks ago

TV program on Chinese language and literature amassing 1.61 billion views

China Daily

Chao Ji Yu Wen Ke concluded its third season in late May, amassing an impressive 1.61 billion views online. Recently, the highly acclaimed Chaoji Yuwen Ke, or Super Chinese Class, successfully wrapped up its third season, uniting over 100 seasoned Chinese language and literature educators from primary and middle schools, captivating a staggering 1.61 billion online viewers. With a remarkable …

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7 months ago

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children

China Daily

Around 100 children participate in a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children on May 17. In a recent initiative, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation orchestrated a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children, drawing nearly 100 participants, including educators and students from primary schools in Beijing alongside foreign children residing in China. …

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7 months ago

China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosts drama education class for children

China Daily

Around 100 children participate in a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children on May 17. In a recent initiative, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation orchestrated a drama education class at the China National Theater for Children, drawing nearly 100 participants, including educators and students from primary schools in Beijing alongside foreign children residing in China. …

China Children Class Drama Education Class Soong Ching Ling Foundation Hosts Drama

7 months, 1 week ago

TV series captivates audiences with financial drama and human intrigue

China Daily

A still features actress Yang Zishan. During a recent seminar in Beijing on May 16, it was revealed that City of the City, adapted from Teng Xiaolan's award-winning novel, has surged in popularity, amassing an impressive 346 million views in April, making it one of the most-watched TV series of the month. The series, set against the backdrop of China's …

Financial

7 months, 1 week ago

Family documentary offers window into ordinary Shanghai life

China Daily

A scene in The Story of the Wang Family. The Story of the Wang Family, a family documentary that tells the story of an ordinary Shanghai household through a narrative journey that spans almost a century, made its premiere on Wednesday. "For this family documentary, establishing the subjects' core backgrounds was crucial," Jiang explained. "I'm glad to have fulfilled my …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Family documentary offers window into ordinary Shanghai life

China Daily

A scene in The Story of the Wang Family. The Story of the Wang Family, a family documentary that tells the story of an ordinary Shanghai household through a narrative journey that spans almost a century, made its premiere on Wednesday. "For this family documentary, establishing the subjects' core backgrounds was crucial," Jiang explained. "I'm glad to have fulfilled my …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Mother’s Day 2024: Meet these campus moms who balance fam life and student life!

Hindustan Times

Overcoming societal expectations, gender stereotypes, and traditional conventions for mothers, these students, studying at Delhi University, have shown that there is no limit to pursuing higher studies. Every two hours, I feed him, but other than that I pore over my study material!” ‘Want to fulfil my dream of becoming a professor and inspire my boy’ Minaxi Kaushik with her …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fathers take on the mother of all roles at home for reality show

China Daily

Holding his son, sailor Zhao Zhiyuan, who used to spend most of his time at sea, takes on the role of a full-time dad in the reality show, Father in Charge. The new season of the reality show Father in Charge, which casts the spotlight on the lives of full-time dads and their daily experiences of caring for their families, …

Reality Show Season Son My Son Dad Chang Fathers

9 months ago

A guide to parenting in the digital age

Live Mint

It’s an odd choice of TV show to get parenting advice from, but one of my favourite moments during the first season of the spy thriller Mr and Mrs Smith is when Jane Smith starts talking to a man and his young son, immersed in his phone, at a bar. In her book, a guide to being a parent while …

Age Your Child

9 months, 1 week ago

College students weigh in on AI education and campus policies

China Daily

Lei Jun, an NPC deputy and CEO of Xiaomi, proposed the integration of AI-related courses into China's nine-year compulsory education system during this year's two sessions, held from March 4 to 11. In a special episode of China Daily's Youth Power, titled "Exploring the Two Sessions with Gen Z", college students are sharing their perspectives on motions, suggestions, and proposals …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Popular TV series focuses on family fault lines

China Daily

Poster of Islands Islands, one of the most popular TV series at the start of the Year of the Dragon, concluded with a peak rating of 3.402 percent, surpassing the 1 percent threshold index, according to the industry information tracer CSM Media Research. Focusing on three female generations in a single family, the final episodes aired on CCTV-1 on March …

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