AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFilm Tourism: A deserted mining complex in Ningxia has become a movie landmark: Shitanjing drew 370,000 visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, up about 160% year on year, after appearing in a hit film. Living Heritage: Cangzhou’s Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall has welcomed nearly three million visitors since opening in 2023, bringing traditions from canal-side regions to the public. Chinese Classics Abroad: Singapore theatre company Wild Rice is reviving its playful Journey to the West musical, Monkey Goes West, for a new generation. Youth Culture: Halloween gatherings in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou faced heightened policing and costume restrictions, as some young people used the festival for social satire. Changing Style: Chinese shoppers are favouring design and value over luxury labels as status symbols; Coach and Ralph Lauren reported China sales growth while some major luxury houses declined. Cultural Exchange: A Chinese film festival toured six Australian cities with six films, giving audiences a window into contemporary Chinese stories.
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