As a deputy director for education in the provincial government of Liaoning, Qu Jianwu previously offered direction to dozens of colleges in this part of Northeast China. But he gave up his high-ranking job and became an instructor at Dalian Maritime University in 2013.
In a room with a professional camera and lighting, people choose costumes, props and accessories, then snap quality shots of themselves with the help of a small remote control instead of a skilled photographer. The selfie studio has arrived as entertainment in Chinese cities.
A five-minute video clip has made an internet star of Wang Luoyong, the first Chinese actor to perform in a Broadway musical.
Li Wuwang, 35, a media professional, is taking an unusual route to entertain and educate his online audiences.
Japanese writer Shinobu Yoshii's work in Chinese is a good guide to Tokyo's iconic shops, and could also help aspiring entrepreneurs on the mainland.
With the approaching of Spring Festival, silver decoration featuring the characteristics of Miao people enters its booming selling season. The technique of making the silver jewelry was listed as the National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006.
"Happy Chinese New Year-Shanghai Week" kicked off in New York on Jan 9. Exhibitions featuring "Shanghai elements" are highlights this year, including "Shanghai Film Week", "Shanghai Flavor-Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shanghai" and "Fascinating Shanghai" photo exhibition.
Cultural exchanges and cooperation between Cambodia and China have been developing rapidly since the announcement of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Thangka, a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué, is the treasure in traditional Chinese art.
China Post issued a set of special stamps titled "New Year Greetings" on Wednesday, which is the fourth set of the series.
An expanded visa-free stay policy is expected to boost the integrated growth of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, government officials said.
The start of a 144-hour visa-free waiver policy for international travelers to Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province will create a boom in local tourism, industry insiders said.