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In step with the steppe

2018-03-24 10:39

Vast stretches along Expressway 216, which connects urban Ordos to its rural Otog Front Banner, lie uninhabited. More animals than people can be found in this part of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region where trucks carrying coal are often the only sighted vehicles on the highway.

Foundation for Intangible cultural heritage launched at Tsinghua

2018-03-23 17:28

A foundation that aims to better protect China's intangible cultural heritage was launched at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Thursday.

Rare antique Chinese Ding Bowl sold for US$4.2M

2018-03-23 14:12

A rare antique Chinese Ding Bowl was sold for over 4.2 million U.S. dollars Thursday at Christie's in New York.

Tate landscapes to be exhibited in Shanghai

2018-03-23 14:02

Over 70 British landscape paintings from Tate will be exhibited in China this April, Shanghai Museum announced Thursday.

China warns against distortion of classic literary, art works

2018-03-23 13:55

No websites should produce or spread items that distort, mock or defame classic literary and art works, according to a circular released by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) on Thursday.

Classic Tianjin snack gets new allies

2018-03-23 11:22

International food fans and organizations have shown a keen interest in contacting a new association for the renowned Chinese snack known as jianbing guozi - deep-fried dough sticks rolled in a thin pancake. The association was established this month in Tianjin, the snack's birthplace.

British landscape paintings to come to China

2018-03-23 09:44

Tate and Shanghai Museum have announced that the exhibition Landscapes of the Mind: Masterpieces from Tate Britain (1700-1998) will take place in China from April 26 to Aug 5 at the Shanghai Museum.

Richard Flanagan and Yu Hua discuss writing and inspiration

2018-03-23 08:09

It is Saturday, when Australian writer Richard Flanagan meets Yu Hua for the first time during an event at a Beijing bookstore. They seem to find a lot in common and any third person is unnecessary in their exchanges. They just know the right questions to ask one another.

A truly novel approach

2018-03-23 07:45

With its cross-cultural themes, the first Chinese edition of fantasy writer Ken Liu's genre-defying Dandelion Dynasty series looks set to beguile mainland readers. Yang Yang reports.

Inhering memories

2018-03-23 07:27

Empire of Glass is based on the stories of a Chinese family, who had hosted the novel's American author. Jocelyn Eikenburg reports.

Art-world power shifts to China, says senior industry leader

2018-03-22 16:40

The art-world power is shifting to China as the second largest economy keeps its growth momentum, a senior industry leader has said.

Antique Chinese bowl estimated at $4 mln at Christie's sale in New York

2018-03-22 15:56

A rare antique Chinese Ding bowl will be on sale with an estimate of $4 million on Thursday at Christie's in New York.

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