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2,000-year-old embroidery regains luster

2016-02-09 15:40

Chinese embroidery boasts a long history of several thousand years. Xiang Xiu, or Hunan embroidery, is one of the four major styles.

Artisan hand crafts lanterns

2016-02-05 07:52

In an age of computer-controlled graphics, each of the craftsman's creations are unique

Insider: China to surpass US to be top film market in two years

2016-02-04 16:02

China is witnessing average annual growth of 30% in its film market and is likely to become the world’s biggest film consumer in two years, according to a new report.

Monkey King cartoons through the years

2016-02-03 13:54

Efforts have been made over the years to pass on the adventures of the Monkey King, along with his mentor Buddhist monk Xuan Zang, to the younger generation through animations. Here is a history of such animation productions.

Woodprint pictures making a comeback

2016-02-02 08:16

The inheritor of this centuries-old craft from Kaifeng city in Central China's Henan province is thrilled to see his lifetime passion drawing massive public attention these days.

Youngest storyteller chants heroic tales received during dreams

2016-02-01 07:56

As the youngest known storyteller of The Epic of King Gesar, 25-year-old Sithar Dorje revels in his role as a nascent messenger for the ancient Tibetan masterpiece.

Preserving Tibetan masterpiece a challenge as time marches on

2016-02-01 07:56

Preservation of the masterpiece of ancient Tibetan culture, The Epic of King Gesar, is facing challenges on two fronts.

The single most important issue

2016-02-01 07:27

Those of marriageable age who return home for the Chinese New Year reunion tend to hear the giant sucking sound of the institution of marriage, reminding them that to be single is shameful.

Swinging into the future

2016-01-28 08:55

Liu Xiao Ling Tong entered the hearts of TV viewers 30 years ago as the Monkey King. But he may not be done yet. He wants to reprise his role in a new film version, and make another classic.

Monkey themed designs get vogue amid festival air

2016-01-27 14:10

Amid the brisk festival air for the lunar new year, monkey themed designs are receiving a high fever, from stamps to commemorative coins, even fashion items and handicrafts.

Massive Chinese-English dictionary ready to hit the shelves

2016-01-27 11:18

The two-volume A Century Chinese-English Dictionary is expected to be released by the Shanghai Translation Publishing House later this year.

Egyptian stories about Chinese culture

2016-01-26 14:54

Beginning literature translation made me discover a new China that I had never known before.It allows me to go deeper inside Chinese culture, and understand more about Chinese thinking and philosophy.