Mainland China Affairs Center

2026 China Broadcast and Television Quality Creation Conference Opens
2026China Broadcast and Television Excellence Creation Conference4 opened at the Beijing International Convention Center. Co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration and the Beijing Municipal Government, and organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Radio and Television, the conference is themed "Creating Classics for the Era, Scaling New Heights in Art and Literature."

15 musicals will be featured at the 3rd National Excellent Musicals Exhibition
The Third National Excellent Musical Theater Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, from 2026 to 2027.

Use authentic storytelling to enhance tourism.
During this year's National Day holiday, both the number of domestic trips and total spending on domestic tourism increased. Behind this growth lies a critical question: As the cultural tourism market heats up, how should culture shape travel to turn this momentum into lasting vitality?

Ancient heritage sparks vibrant industry growth
During this year's National Day holiday, Hubei Province's A-level tourist attractions received 1857.54 million visitors, a year-over-year increase of 4.25%. Meanwhile, the Yangtze River Culture Festival, which kicked off on 9/19, has featured cultural performances and shows across the province. The Wuhan riverside promenade dazzles with light and shadow, Xiangyang's ancient city teems with visitors, and the forests of Shennongjia are ablaze with autumn colors... A wave of integration between culture and tourism is sweeping across Jingchu.

Long March Artifacts Joint Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of China
According to the National Museum of China, the special exhibition "Eternal Glory, Enduring Song: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army" will open at the National Museum of China on 10/30 and officially open to the public starting from 10/31.

Nanchang Economic and Technological Development Zone's "Lingkong Employment Home" Hosts Free Poster Design Training Workshop
Recently, the Lin Kong Employment Home in Nanchang Economic and Technological Development Zone organized a free hands-on poster design skills training session. Employee representatives from companies including Sunwoda, Hongli Optoelectronics, and Fangden Energy & Environment attended the training.

First international dialogue after UNESCO heritage listing kicks off in Jingdezhen
On 10 19, as a key event of the 2026 Jingdezhen Forum, the roundtable dialogue "World Heritage · Dialogue of Civilizations" was held in Jingdezhen.

National Recognition: Jiangxi Music Receives Two Honors
Good news from the Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles on 9/24: The "Hear China, Hear You" Original Music Gala, co-hosted by the China Musicians Association, the Publicity Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee, and the Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles, was held in Shenzhen on 9/22.

Half timelessness, half everyday life.
For a millennium, Zengwan has remained timeless. A single brush, from Yan Shu's desk to today; an ancient village, from its bluestone paths to the wider world. Zengwan Village is being reborn anew, embracing both tradition and youth.

21st Guangchang Lotus Tourism Culture Festival Opens
On the evening of 7 month 4, the 21st Guangchang Lotus Tourism Culture Festival, themed "Fragrant Lotus from Gan · Journey on Guangchang Road," officially opened at the county's Lotus Square. More than 3500 attendees, including lotus farmers, representatives from blockchain enterprises, business leaders from across the province and beyond, white lotus industry experts, local residents, and tourists, gathered for the opening gala to witness this annual celebration of the white lotus industry.

"2026 'Picturesque Jiangxi, Unmatched Scenery': Jiangxi Culture and Tourism Promotion Event Held in Lanzhou"
On 7 9, the Jiangxi Culture and Tourism Promotion Event in Lanzhou, themed "Picturesque Jiangxi, Unique Scenery," was held in Lanzhou. Jointly organized by the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the event was attended by Lu Xiaoqing, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

Special Exhibition on the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of Bada Shanren: 129 Masterpieces, Including "Portrait of Geshan," Unveiled
The artistic giant Bada Shanren, who emerged from Nanchang 400 years ago and was named one of the "Top Ten Cultural Figures of Ancient China" by UNESCO, is the focus of a special exhibition celebrating his 400-year anniversary. The press conference for this event was held in Nanchang on 6/24. Attendees learned that the exhibition will open simultaneously at the Jiangxi Provincial Museum and the Bada Shanren Memorial Hall on 7/10 and run through 10/10.
