China's first humanoid robot Peking Opera performance has drawn widespread attention, not only for its elaborate costumes or ­classic repertoires but also for the groundbreaking collaboration between ...

The backstage was busy and noisy. Young male Peking Opera performers in their 20s were applying makeup, adjusting costumes, stretching, and clearing their throats. The air was filled with the smell of ...

Zhang Tanhao practices qiaogong on the armrest of a chair.[Photo provided to China Daily] Recently, 21-year-old Zhang Tanhao has been working with a group of young Peking Opera enthusiasts to adapt ...