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24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about Major Snow

2016-12-08 08:18

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 20.

Xu Qinsong's ink works on show

2016-12-07 17:17

In the Soul, Mountains Art Galloping, an exhibition in the city of Zhengzhou, is now showing dozens of ink paintings by Xu Qinsong, a 64-year-old artist of the classical Chinese style.

Enameled porcelain: Fine arts with royal style

2016-12-07 13:21

Enameled porcelain is one of the greatest inventions of ancient China. The production method of enameled porcelain is very complicated and expensive.

Underground palace of Jingling Mausoleum reopens in C China

2016-12-07 10:51

The mausoleum, which belongs to Xuanwu Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD386-534), reopened to the public after a one-year renovation project.

China spends 3.5 billion yuan protecting world heritage sites

2016-12-07 10:27

China has spent a total of 3.5 billion yuan(510.39 million US dollars) on the protection of two world heritage sites in Southwest China's Sichuan Province over the past two decades.

Ancient State-level sacrificial site discovered

2016-12-07 06:57

Archaeologists recently found a State-level venue used by ancient emperors to partake in sacrificial offerings.

Beijing to hold show for young artists

2016-12-06 16:49

An exhibition of more than 100 works by 21 young Chinese and foreign artists will be held in Beijing later this month.

'2016 Enchanting China: Masterpiece of Chinese Music' comes to end in Canada

2016-12-06 15:21

"2016 Enchanting China: Masterpiece of Chinese Music" concluded its Canada Tour at the Sony Centre for The Performing Arts Toronto on December 3.

Palace Museum owns over 1.8m pieces of treasures

2016-12-06 11:47

How many treasures does the Palace Museum in Beijing own? Does the Palace Museum have 9,999.5 rooms? Shan Jixiang, curator of the museum, revealed the secrets during a speech at Southeast University in Nanjing where he was named a part-time professor on Sunday.

China issues first white paper on traditional Chinese medicine

2016-12-06 10:22

The Chinese government published its first white paper on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on Tuesday, detailing policies and measures on TCM development and highlighting its unique value in the new era.

War epic headed for Chinese mainland movie theatres

2016-12-06 09:47

One of this year's most acclaimed war epics, Hacksaw Ridge, will open in Chinese mainland theaters on Thursday.

Embroidery with a modern twist

2016-12-06 09:28

A unique exhibition that celebrates the dynamics of Chinese classical embroidery shows the creativity of contemporary designers who adapt these handicraft traditions to modern fashion styles.

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