The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

A Peking Opera actress applies makeup backstage before a show in Beijing, China, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Texans WR Nico Collins ruled out of wild-card win over Steelers with ...

BEIJING (AP) — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high ...

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Copyright 2026 The ...

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