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CPPCC members push Chinese traditional culture to go global

2018-03-21 10:08

As President Xi Jinping pointed out in his report to the 19th CPC Congress, "We will improve our capacity for engaging in international communication so as to tell China's stories well; present a true, multidimensional and panoramic view of China; and enhance our country's cultural soft power."

Playlist: New books

2018-03-21 08:54

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Experts call for lifestyle changes as China marks World Sleep Day

2018-03-21 08:44

While people try various products and services to help them get better sleep, they most likely ignore a key remedy - their biological clocks.

Hitting the right notes

2018-03-21 08:36

At a "live house" event packed with young music fans, the Beijing indie band Sir Deer performs a song as the audience sings and claps along.

Dunhuang murals reveal festival traditions

2018-03-20 10:41

The Dunhuang Research Academy released a series of ancient Dunhuang murals online Sunday, revealing rich customs and traditions from the Longtaitou Festival, including sacrifice, haircuts, farming, enlightening education and tasting "dragon food".

Two sessions focus on cultural heritage protection

2018-03-20 09:25

Some hit cultural variety shows, including National Treasure and Every Treasure Tells a Story, have rekindled Chinese people's passion for traditional culture and offered them a new approach to learn about the profundity and charm of Chinese culture.

Tiny bit of inspiration

2018-03-20 08:19

Red beans, green beans, soybeans, black beans, speckled beans. The Chinese pantry cannot do without them, says Pauline D Loh.

A stage treat

2018-03-20 08:10

The 2018 Contemporary Theater Biennale in Shenzhen is now on. Chen Nan speaks to the brain behind the event.

Companions in color: lifelong alliance forges duo's vivid styles

2018-03-20 07:55

With their paint brushes in hand for some 60 years, Zhao Wenliang, 81, and Yang Yushu, 74, have experienced the dramatic changes in social history and artistic discourse since the 1950s.

Beacon of creativity

2018-03-20 07:30

The China Academy of Art, one of the most prestigious cradles for artists in the country, turns 90 this year. Wang Kaihao speaks to Xu Jiang, its director, about his plans.

Leading the way

2018-03-19 15:17

When it comes to museums, Tianjin leads the way. Yang Cheng takes a look at an institution that turns 100 this year. 

Chinese silk on show in Tel Aviv

2018-03-19 14:33

On March 13, the opening ceremony of a silk fashion exhibition — In Praise of Silk, Fashion with Tradition in China — was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, to officially wrap up the country's "2018 Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations.

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