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Yearender: 10 cultural 'firsts' in 2014

2014-12-23 07:00

In the past year, we have seen new things spring up, such as the first 24-hour bookstore, some new museums and also China's culture circle has reached some new achievements.

Cross-Straits Chinese character of the year: Zhuan

2014-12-19 10:47

Zhuan, (or 转,Pronounced "zhuan", meaning turn or transform) was voted as the cross-Straits Chinese character of the year on Dec 18, 2014.

Jiang Laoben and her exquisite craftsmanship of Miao's 'hundred-bird dress'

2014-12-04 14:56

A "hundred-bird dress" originated with the Miao ethnic group in Baibei Village of Xinghua Sui Ethnic Township, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou province. The dress is decorated with celebrated Miao embroidery, a craft that falls on the state-level intangible cultural heritage list.

Keys to success?

2014-12-03 16:29

Experts say focus on technique can kill any passion students have for piano.

High price arts collector Liu Yiqian's purchases

2014-12-02 14:52

Let us review the art pieces that Chinese collector Liu Yiqian has purchased for over 100 million yuan.

Culture Insider: What you should know about Thangka

2014-12-02 14:47

The news that Chinese collector Liu Yiqian splashed around $45 million on a Thangka at a Christie's sale in Hong Kong on Nov 26 has overwhelmed social media. Do you know what is Thangka?

Mona Lisa, a portrait of Da Vinci's Chinese mother?

2014-12-02 14:33

Italian historian and novelist claims one of the world's most famous paintings is of Leonardo da Vinci's mother who may have been Chinese.

See you in the 24 hours bookstore at night!

2014-11-28 17:07

24-hour bookstore is a new phenomenon, springing up in various cities throughout China

Contemporary Sinology: an answer for the world?

2014-11-28 17:07

When asked about "Sinology" and "Chinese values", people will immediately think of Confucianism and rapid economic growth, yet the answer is so much more than that. The Symposium on China Studies 2014 has answered it all well.

Demystifying China's ancient dragons

2014-11-28 17:07

The mythical brilliance of the dragon continues to ignite the popular imagination, even in modern times.

China's celebrity painters

2014-11-28 17:07

Among celebrities around the globe, painting seems to be the preferred form of visual art. It is said that there seem to be more celebrity painters out there than sculptors or even photographers.

UK schools view Mandarin as vital skill

2014-11-28 17:07

Britain hopes to double the number of students learning Chinese by 2020

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