Capturing the capital in vivid strokes

• Artist's solo show in Italy a dialogue across time, space and culture
• Innovation helps restore ancient treasures
• Following in the footsteps of Polo
• Chinese Language Day sparks events in UK
• Art connects hearts on both sides of the Pacific
• Steeped in history, Chinese tea crosses borders
• Pingtan brings a breath of Jiangnan traditional storytelling to New York
• Kids showcase creativity on the catwalk
• Tea products from Nanping on show at Beijing fair
• Lake's stones tell tales of life's philosophies