Chinese crosstalk artist Liu Junjie has staged a special performance where he collaborated with different partners to display on Sept 21 four newly released works in Beijing's Dongcheng district's first cultural center.

The works feature the stories of ordinary people and amusing commentary on social evolution over recent decades and have won plaudits at the event attended by hundreds.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China this year, Liu, a scriptwriter and performer, has also revised some of his previous work and made increasing comment on current affairs.

Zhang Haitao, a Tianjin-based crosstalk critic said Liu is adept at integrating what he gains from observing modern life into the traditional art form.

His works have successfully grasped on-trend topics and avoid corniness, while giving practical lessons for other practitioners to maintain relevance, said Zhang.