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Dance brings ancient war alive

Revived production tours China, blending martial arts and opera to explore conflict and power through movement, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai.

By Zhang Kun in Shanghai | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-09 09:32

The dance theater production Under Siege: The Full Story of Farewell My Concubine, choreographed and directed by Yang Liping, is touring the country. By blending modern dance with Peking Opera, martial arts and traditional Chinese music, it presents a unique narrative of one of the most famous battles in Chinese history. [Photo provided to China Daily]

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