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Oxford historian's 'Silk Roads' talks about 'age of Asia'

2017-10-13 08:21

Oxford University history professor Peter Frankopan says historians should be brave: "Otherwise, there is no point of writing history." In his latest book, "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World."

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Strength of partnership

2017-10-13 08:10

US scientist Earl Plummer is both a contributor to and witness of China's rapid development in quantum physics. He has worked closely with Chinese experts and institutes over the past decade.

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Ancient city of Pingyao to host int'l film festival

2017-10-13 08:04

Jia Zhangke, one of China's most internationally recognized film directors, finally has the chance to place the cinematic spotlight on his home province of Shanxi with the launch of a new international film festival.

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Classical composition captures the sounds of Beijing

2017-10-13 08:03

There are many ways to experience Beijing - such as through music.

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Staging a dance, dance revolution

2017-10-13 07:50

An original dance drama will mark the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army's founding. "Jinggang, Jinggang" premiered at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Oct 10.

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10 Chinese orchestras to perform at Beijing Music Festival

2017-10-13 07:40

The Beijing Music Festival will present Orchestral Marathon Chinese Symphonic All-Stars on Oct 14, featuring 10 hours of performances by 10 Chinese symphony orchestras.

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Exhibition displays 'gongbi' paintings in Taipei

2017-10-12 15:44

A joint exhibition of gongbi(meticulous brushwork) paintings was held in Taipei, Taiwan, from Oct 7 to Oct 18. "It was the most wonderful and successful cross-Straits exhibition of gongbi paintings I have ever seen ", said by Lin Zhanghu, dean of College of Fine Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts.

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Tai Chi shows promise as cardiac rehab exercise: study

2017-10-12 14:53

Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese practice involving slow and gentle movements, may help heart disease patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation, according to preliminary research published Wednesday.

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US Asian art museum to reopen with fanfare

2017-10-12 14:10

Galleries revitalized, exhibitions reimagined, infrastructure upgraded, Asia now meets America again with fanfare in the first Asian art museum in Washington D.C. following a nearly two-year renovation.

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China adds three Heritage Irrigation Structures

2017-10-12 13:36

Three ancient Chinese irrigation works have been recognized as Heritage Irrigation Structures (HIS) by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) in Mexico City, bringing the total number of HIS structures in China to 13.

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With 'exotic' looks, Uygurs find opportunities in the entertainment business

2017-10-12 11:02

Uygur faces are finding their way to movie screens, phones, and billboards across China. Members of the ethnic minority group have facial features that Chinese brands have deemed "attractive," creating opportunities for talented Uygurs to break into the entertainment business as singers, models and TV stars.

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Ancient bronze mace and acupuncture needles found in Southwest China

2017-10-12 10:50

More than 6,000 items, including a bronze mace and three sets of acupuncture needles, have been found in sites in Southwest China's Sichuan province.

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