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Decoding the classics

2018-09-07 07:35

A new series of books introduces ancient philosophers to young readers around the world, Yang Yang reports.

New Zealand eyes customized tours for Chinese visitors

2018-09-06 09:11

Tourism New Zealand Tuesday reached an agreement with major Chinese online travel agency Ctrip to attract more independent Chinese tourists.

Hall of Mental Cultivation in Forbidden City starts official renovation

2018-09-05 13:40

The Palace Museum starts official renovation on the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City today, a building where emperors of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) resided and handled state affairs, according to china.cnr.cn.

The Silk Railroad: Moving with the tides

2018-09-05 09:33

‍Fotang ancient town was once a hive of activity, bustling with as many as nine ports. It was part of the Qiantang River system that goes all the way to Hangzhou, 150-kilometers to the north, which then connects to Beijing through the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

Rare work by Song Dynasty master up for auction in Hong Kong

2018-09-05 09:29

A monochrome ink painting attributed to Su Shi, the revered artist, scholar and statesman of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), will go under the hammer at Christie's autumn auction in Hong Kong in late November.

'Girlish look' obsession: A problem for Chinese women

2018-09-04 15:31

Recently, 44 year-old actress Zhou Xun sparked a talk about "girlishness", as she played a girl of 15 in a costume drama that is still on the air, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace.

Low-alcohol wine-based beverages hit Chinese market

2018-09-04 14:50

A new brand of low-alcohol wine-based beverages Friends Fun Wine is bringing its Miami lifestyle to China market through online e-commerce platforms such as JD.

Palace Museum launches repair of Yangxin Dian

2018-09-04 10:25

Yangxin Dian, or the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City, officially started its research protection project on Monday, featuring research into the maintenance process itself.

Hanzhong to host global final of Miss Tourism World 2018

2018-09-03 15:04

A performance at Xinghanshengjing, a new scenic area in Hanzhong city, Shaanxi province.

Chinese girl aims to widen audience for traditional puppet show

2018-09-03 09:05

Located in the south of Zhejiang province's Wenzhou, Pingyang county is the hometown of the amazing provincial intangible cultural heritage: the Pingyang puppet show.

Buddhist grotto relics found in NW China

2018-09-03 08:58

Archaeologists recently discovered Buddhist grotto relics dating back to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in the northern part of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Empresses of Qing Dynasty exhibition opens in US

2018-09-03 08:46

An exhibition exploring the role of empresses of China's last dynasty, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), opened recently at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts.

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