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Classical painting sells for $49 million

2017-03-17 07:15

A 13th-century classical Chinese scroll painting fetched $49 million from an anonymous bidder at a New York auction on Wednesday.

Photos portray a century of change

2017-03-17 06:11

An exhibition showcasing a large number of Chinese portraits taken over more than 100 years has opened in Beijing.

Chinese painting 'Six Dragons' fetches high price at New York auction

2017-03-16 15:37

Song Dynasty (960-1279) painting from the collection of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ruler Emperor Qianlong sold for $49 million early this morning at a Christie's sale in New York.

Scenery of ancient village in Yixian county, Anhui province

2017-03-16 14:59

Ducks swim in a stream in Yixian county of Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province, March 15, 2017.

Historic Silk Road stop 'Black City' in decline

2017-03-16 14:48

Heicheng city, Khara-Khoto or "Black City", in the Ejin Banner of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Aerial view of Shimen village in Guizhou

2017-03-16 13:59

Photo taken on March 15, 2017 shows the aerial view of Shimen village of Huaxi district under Guiyang city, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Snow man

2017-03-16 08:00

A British artist brings his creative skill to the slopes of a Chinese ski resort.

Cheap cosmetic surgery can come with risks

2017-03-16 07:56

With sales and injections of "imported" botox on the rise, experts have called for its use to be better regulated. Beijing News commented on Wednesday:

Suzhou sets out to protect 2,500-year-old walls

2017-03-16 07:55

Culture officials in Suzhou, the so-called Venice of the Orient, have drafted regulations aimed at preserving the city's 2,500-year-old walls.

No shot in the arm for expectant mothers

2017-03-16 07:55

Although carriers of "panda blood" - as rhesus negative blood is known in China - enjoy the same lifestyles as other people, danger is always present, especially for women who have just given birth.

Carnegie Hall opportunity excites Chinese violinist

2017-03-16 07:13

Carnegie Hall is about a 25-minute walk from Wang Jiazhi's apartment. It's a favorite place to visit for the Chinese violinist, who has watched recitals there many times. On March 28, the 26-year-old will perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in front of nearly 300 people.

Play based on ancient Chinese reformer to be staged in Beijing

2017-03-15 15:30

A play, based on the life of Shang Yang, a Chinese reformer and statesman from the 4th century BC, will be staged from March 15 to 18 at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.