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Renowned Sinologist Jao Tsung-I dies at 101

2018-02-06 11:02

Renowned Sinologist and scholar Jao Tsung-I passed away in Hong Kong on Feb 6, 2018. He was 101 years old, born on Aug 9, 1917.

Embroidering out of poverty

2018-02-06 10:23

The United Nations Development Program's (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh is fulfilling her mission by taking lessons – embroidery lessons.

Fairy-tale blending

2018-02-06 09:54

From pink ceilings to pink chairs, as soon as you walk into Blufish, the little girl trapped inside of you is readily summoned.

Living in the moment, pushing boundaries

2018-02-06 09:32

When asked why he is fascinated with setting fire to chairs during live performances, leading British performance artist Nigel Rolfe said in all seriousness that he has hated chairs after being injured by one several years ago.

Earliest Tang dynasty landscape mural unearthed

2018-02-06 09:19

The earliest known landscape mural from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) was unearthed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology said.

Inspiring artists and fans

2018-02-06 09:19

An ongoing exhibition at the National Museum of China showcases works from the French Revolution to the early 20th century.

Wild-angle shots

2018-02-06 07:39

Award-winning Chinese photographer presents an intimate look at nature's wonders.

China's Hainan lures global travelers with more than beaches

2018-02-05 14:56

Hainan has been making great progress toward its goal of becoming a world-class tourist destination.

The renewed romance of France

2018-02-05 07:41

Chinese travel to the European country is recovering, following a slump attributed to terrorist attacks in recent years.

An artist's lifelong devotion to Chinese New Year paintings

2018-02-03 16:54

JINAN - A cherubic child holding a big fish, a giant tree bearing golden coins as fruit, or delicate woodblock paintings are all often hung at homes during the Chinese Lunar New Year. For many Chinese, bright-colored woodblock paintings, which are hung at almost every door, windows and walls for festival decorations, are quite time-limited. As soon as the parties come to an end, these print works are at once thrown away.

Adding crunch to the winter table

2018-02-03 11:04

China is divided into as many culinary regions as there are different ethnic groups. Its geographical diversity and kaleidoscopic cultural profiles contribute to the unending banquet of flavors.

When laughter is no laughing matter

2018-02-03 10:55

Xi Jiangyue has one of the hardest jobs of the evening. As show host he has to break the ice with what may be a demanding audience, lulling them into the right mood for the comedians who will appear later. After the pleasantries come the inevitable gags.

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