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Chinese art collector buys royal Thangka for 348m HKD

2014-11-27 10:34

Chinese private art collector Liu Yiqian has bought a highly important imperial embroidered silk Thangka for 348 million HK dollars (nearly $45 million) at Christie's 2014 Hong Kong Autumn Auctions on Wednesday.

Superstition means fewer babies in Year of the Sheep

2014-11-26 10:02

With the Year of the Sheep approaching in no less than three months, maternity hospitals throughout China are overwhelmed with pregnant women having their babies born in the Year of the Horse.

Palace Museum opens door to special groups for free

2014-11-20 12:52

Beginning in December, teachers, soldiers and other specific groups of people will have the chance to visit the Palace Museum for free.

22 most beautiful books in China announced

2014-11-18 10:54

The results of the "Beauty of Books in China, 2014" competition was revealed in East China's Shanghai municipality on Monday, with 22 books winning the title of China's most beautiful books.

Mo Yan to focus on human characters in next novel

2014-11-17 14:42

Chinese writer and Nobel laureate Mo Yan received an honorary degree from the City University of New York and delivered a speech entitled My Story on Nov 10. He also talked about his writing process in an interview after the speech.

Top 10 Chinese characters of the year in Malaysia unveiled

2014-11-17 11:08

The top 10 Chinese characters of the year in Malaysia have been unveiled as the first phase of the Malaysia Annual Selection of Chinese Characters came to an end on Nov 14.

APEC gifts on sale

2014-11-15 17:38

Replicas of gifts given by China to APEC economic leaders went on sale on 14th Nov.

Mo Yan moved to tears by adapted TV series of his novel

2014-10-28 13:03

The adapted TV series from the renowned writer Mo Yan's novel, Red Sorghum, was first broadcast on Chinese televisions on Monday evening, bringing the writer to tears after watching a segment.

Palace Museum needs to design landmark souvenirs

2014-10-24 15:01

Beaded earphones, imperial robe T-shirts and sword stationery - these are just a few of the latest and “fashionable” merchandise offered by the Palace Museum.

Sculpture of Mo Yan sparks controversy

2014-10-16 15:15

A sculpture of Chinese writer Mo Yan shown in an exhibition in Shanghai sparks debate, with some saying it's "cute" while more saying it's uglifying the Nobel Prize laureate.

Real challenge is beyond ice buckets

2014-08-28 14:27

The Ice Bucket Challenge has taken China's entertainment and executive worlds by storm after making its debut more than a week ago.

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