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Spring snow adds beauty to Lhasa

2017-03-20 14:34

This photo taken on March 19, 2017 shows the beautiful scenery after snowfall in Lhasa city, the capital of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region.

Village in Xizang holds spring ploughing ceremony

2017-03-20 14:08

March 16 marks the start of the spring ploughing day for many places in Xizang. Villagers in Mar village, Mar township, Doilung Dechen, Lhasa, all put on their festival costumes to celebrate this traditional day.

Painter captures beauty of Silk Road for 50 years

2017-03-20 13:36

Veteran painter Shu Chunguang, 76, is always looking for new ways to do things.

Scientific breakthrough to aid malaria vacccine research: Australian researchers

2017-03-20 11:51

Australian scientists have discovered a "key molecule," which can kill microbes which infect the human liver, in a breakthrough experts think could bring a malaria vaccine a step closer.

Chinese archeologists discover underwater treasure

2017-03-20 11:47

More than 10,000 gold and silver items that sank to the bottom of a river in Southwest China's Sichuan province over 300 years ago have been recovered, archeologists said Monday.

Spring scenery at the foot of Tiandang Mountain

2017-03-20 11:15

As the weather gradually gets warmer, both the plum and the pear trees are in full bloom, as well as the golden cole flowers.The flourishing spring scene has attracted many visitors who take weekend excursions to see the beauty of nature.

Chinese New Year bolsters New Zealand accommodation sector

2017-03-20 10:52

An influx of visitors from China helped bolster New Zealand's accommodation sector in January, as New Zealanders headed overseas for the holidays.

Legendary musician Chuck Berry dies at 90

2017-03-20 10:01

American musician Chuck Berry, also known as "father of Rock'n'Roll", was found dead at his home in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, according to local police. He was 90.

24 Solar Terms: 5 things you may not know about the Spring Equinox

2017-03-20 10:00

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. The Spring Equinox (Chinese: 春分),as the fourth term of the year starts on March 20 and ends on April 3 this year.

Celebrities will review new cruise ship's offerings

2017-03-20 07:58

Princess Cruises will carry a group of Chinese celebrities aboard its newest luxury vessel, the Majestic Princess, on its maiden voyage to Italy, at the end of March.