For Tibetans, sky and water burials have traditionally been the most common funerary customs. Cremation has only been used in the modern age.
The Qingming Festival dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-256 BC) and many painters in history have left many works portraying the traditional event. Let's take a look.
The Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) and SEE Foundation jointly convened the "Green Choice Forum: Ten Years' Progress and Future Outlook" in Beijing in March 2017. Representatives from government, environmental NGOs and brands both at home and abroad discussed green supply chain development.
A group of flamingos frolic in a wildlife park in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, March 30, 2017. The black markings on their wings accentuate the bright orange and pink feathers that cast a fiery glow onto the graceful birds, energizing this scene of early spring.
Exhibition "Infinite Entities: Life and Nature" is a dialogue between Irish artist Niamh Cunningham and Chinese oil painter Geng Xin, exploring the beauty of life and nature.
Mid-size US cities are stepping up efforts to make Chinese visitors feel more welcome.
People of Buyi ethnic group perform a dance to celebrate the Sanyuesan Festival in Wangmo county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, March 30, 2017.
A performance is staged to reproduce the prosperity of capital Kaifeng (historically known as Daliang, Bianliang, Bianjing, Dongjing) of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), in Kaifeng, Central China's Henan province, March 31, 2017.
Chinese food lovers around the globe are fuming over a video by Time Out London that is "manhandling" traditional soup dumplings.
Chu Hongsheng first started crafting qipao, the body-hugging Chinese dress, in the 1930s, an era where it enjoyed immense popularity and was seen as a symbol of sophistication and style.
Qipao is making a comeback in China, with today's wealthy willing to splash the cash on intricate creations by renowned tailors such as HanartQipao in Shanghai.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and immigration officials on Friday completed a three-month Chinese language course to sharpen their skills as part of efforts to promote interactions with Chinese visitors.
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