Nam Yohong, the right-hand man to Korea's king Yi Jong, who lived in the first half of the 17th century, had his portrait painted twice by Chinese painters.
Best Bites of Beijing is published on Fridays and covers the latest happenings in the capital's dining scene.
People visit in the Dashilan commercial zone of Qianmen Street in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 9, 2017.
Tourists visit a lantern fair ahead of the Lantern Festival in the Tang Paradise in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Feb 9, 2017.
A recent spring rain in Suzhou has brought a whiff of fresh air to the city, and plum trees in one of the ancient city’s landmark attractions, the Zhuozheng garden, are in full bloom. Red and white flowers create a lively scene.
Most tourists take photos of scenic spots to remember their travels around the world, but not 77-year-old Chen Zuchang. He has drawn over 100 pictures of the cities and countries he has visited in recent years.
Known as the No.1 newly emerging web celebrities of 2017, the Poinko Brothers have been widely used on Chinese social networks at the start of the Year of the Rooster during the Chinese Spring Festival period, as they are mistaken for a pair of chickens by most people.
The delicate color of rose wines have made them favorites for Valentine's Day dinner pairings.
Valentine's Day, when the world celebrates romance, is always a sensory delight, Mike Peters reports.
The start of the Lunar New Year is Guo Wenbin's busiest time of the year.
A new book by Frances Wood and Christopher Arnander shows how China played a vital role in the Allies' victory in World War I. But instead of honor and appreciation, its efforts were disparaged, discounted and disregarded. Tom Clifford reports.
During the Lantern Festival, besides eating the iconic treat yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls), it's also a tradition to go out at night to enjoy lantern shows.
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