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Voice of debate

2015-01-20 07:36

From the moment it was announced that Singaporean singer Kit Chan came in last in the debut of the third season of I Am a Singer, a popular celebrity singing reality contest by Hunan Satellite TV Station, a fierce debate stirred up online.

Culture Insider: 7 things you may not know about Major Cold

2015-01-20 07:09

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold (Chinese: 大寒), the 24th solar term, begins this year on Jan 20 and ends on Feb 4.

Timeless Crucible themes familiar in China

2015-01-19 08:24

The Crucible had such a faithful revival that not only was the cast pretty much the same as that of a decade ago-the last time it was presented in China-but one has a feeling that a significant portion of the audience were repeat attendees.

Finding fresh magic in Aida

2015-01-19 08:16

Conductor Zubin Mehta returns to the Beijing stage with a new production of a Verdi classic, Chen Jie reports.

Artistic metro stations in China

2015-01-19 06:55

Since their birth, subway stations have served as a vital platform to show the culture, tradition and style of a city or country. Here we take stock of some amazing, artistic metro stations in China.

Adaptations of hot online fiction sweep the screen

2015-01-16 15:05

Facing fierce competition on both the small and big screens, producers and investors find great potential in TV and film adaptations of hot online fiction.

Tour Europe following famous paintings

2015-01-16 07:00

At the start of the year 2015, we select some famous paintings from Western art masters such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Paul Cezanne, who depicted the scenery of many European places.

Two sticks that work magic

2015-01-15 09:48

Sitting at a table with a Chinese feast and not knowing how to use chopsticks may be like finding oneself on a battlefield and being a poor shot. Learn how to use them here.

Culture Insider: Changes in women's fashion

2015-01-14 04:52

A glimpse at how clothing styles changed for women in China, from the ancient dynasties to the modern era.

Art market needs confident series of brushstrokes

2015-01-12 13:20

The continuing strong demand for antique paintings and scrolls, along with Chinese collectors' rise on the international stage and diversified auctions, are all sustaining hope in the growth of the art market.

What did Empress Wu Zetian look like?

2015-01-07 11:16

What did Wu Zetian, China's only female monarch, look like in real life? Let's explore the possibilities.

China's influence in global film market expanding: report

2015-01-07 10:42

China is not only more capable of withstanding the impact of Hollywood, but is expanding its influence overseas, said a report on Tuesday.

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