In ancient China, when people had no satellites, they relied on their direct observation and experiences. And through years of observation, they accumulated a systematic knowledge of the relations between clouds and weather changes.
An exhibition on the tomb of China's first female general, Fuhao, wife of one emperor of the Yin Dynasty, opened on Wednesday, with a total of 474 exhibits including bronze items, jadewares and oracle bone relics.
African apprentices practice Kungfu at the Shaolin Temple on the Songshan Mountain in Dengfeng city, Central China's Henan province, July 20, 2016.
With the Shennongjia in Hubei province and Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape in Guangxi province added to the world heritage list recently, China now boasts 50 world heritage sites, ranking second in the world.
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu delivers a sermon during the Kalachakra ritual in Xigaze, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, July 21, 2016.
Persistent heavy rain lashed the capital causing widespread disruption on Wednesday, but it also bathed the Forbidden City in a rarely seen ethereal glow.
Visitors from China were up 2,400 year on year to 18,600, making it the second biggest tourist source country after neighboring Australia, which accounted for 97,500 visitors.
The first Chinese Vintage Car Museum opened in Dalian city of Northeast China's Liaoning province on July 20, 2016.
The 27th Hong Kong Book Fair opened in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with Chinese martial arts literature as its overarching theme, highlighting Hong Kong's influence on the genre since the 1950s and 60s.
20 giant Thangka paintings depicting 500 Arhats (people who have attained nirvana), each stretching 3.1m in height and 3m in width, were created under the guidance of master Nima.
The annual unveiling of the Buddha event is concluded at the Zhaxi Lhunbo Lamasery in Xigaze, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, July 20, 2016.
Polish scientists have developed a portable device enabling pregnant women to examine the state of their baby, including its heart rate, early detection of placenta abruption, baby's hypoxia or being tied with the umbilical cord.
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