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Chinese entrepreneurs splash out on art investments

2017-07-07 11:03

China is famed for its intricate traditional artwork, but art is taking on a new meaning in the country for investors – its the latest booming asset class.

Experts working on old texts feted

2017-07-07 09:08

An annual prize was recently instituted by the Song Yunbin Foundation for scholars and experts who work with ancient texts.

Platform for local architects

2017-07-07 09:08

As China hosts numerous international conferences, this has brought opportunities for local architects to show their talent.

New chapter

2017-07-07 09:04

Chinese web novels make greater push for the global market with translations. Mei Jia reports.

Danish book on pursuit of happiness now out in Chinese

2017-07-07 08:38

Japanese self-help writer Yamashita Hideko's books on danshari were popular in China in the past. The concept encourages people to get rid of junk, both physical and mental.

Dining aloft

2017-07-07 08:15

Moganshan, a mountainous area in Deqing, Zhejiang province, boasts bamboo forests, tea gardens, streams, architecture from the early 20th century and boutique hotels and hostels. It is a popular vacation spot for Shanghai people to avoid summer heat.

State Hermitage art collection set to come to China

2017-07-06 16:54

Ahead of the Chinese President's visit to Russia, an agreement was signed to bring the State Hermitage museum's art treasures to China in a significant reflection of Sino-Russian cultural exchange.

Singapore holds prayer ceremony for deity Mazu

2017-07-06 16:23

Dancers perform during the prayer ceremony for the deity Mazu from Meizhou place at Singapore's Thian Hock Keng temple on July 6, 2017.

Exhibition commemorating woman calligrapher to launch

2017-07-06 11:06

An exhibition featuring female calligrapher Xiao Xian's works will be held at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing from July 27 to August 6.

Quietly leading the way

2017-07-06 10:14

Mainland auction houses have performed remarkably well in the face of tough competition from major international brands in HK, although they arrived in the city only over the last 20 years or less.

Tiger gives birth to seven cubs in rare breeding feat

2017-07-06 09:49

A Siberian tiger at the Yunnan Wildlife Park has given birth to seven cubs in three hours.

South Africa makes major push to boost visitor numbers from China

2017-07-06 09:44

South Africa, known for its cultural and natural diversity, is now attracting large numbers of Chinese tourists.So, South African Tourism recently held promotion events in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to boost links between tour operators in China and South Africa.

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