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Elegant chopsticks from ancient China

2018-08-07 14:51

The Palace Museum in Beijing has recently shared a range of photos featuring ancient chopsticks used in the royal palace on the micro blog Sina Weibo.

Old customs need injection of new blood

2018-08-07 14:51

Aniwar Ali's house sits on the edge of a 40-meter-high loess platform overlooking the Tuman River in Kashgar city, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Beauty of blue and white: traditional Chinese indigo-dyed cloth

2018-08-07 14:51

Natural indigo-dye has a long history in China,and indigo-dyed cloth had been used as amain material for clothes for at least 1,000 years.

Understanding Chinese culture: The challenge to the West

2018-08-07 14:45

In the last three decades, the world has observed a major transformation of the Chinese society, economy and position on the world stage. China has become an indispensable global player.

Buddhism-themed calligraphy works on display in Tokyo

2018-08-07 14:24

To mark the 40th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship, a Buddhism-themed calligraphy exhibition opened at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo on July 25.

Empresses of China's last dynasty make US debut

2018-08-07 10:34

An exhibition to explore the role of empresses in China's last dynasty -- the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) will be on view starting Aug 18 at a well-known museum in the Untied States.

China's Year of the Pig zodiac stamp starts printing

2018-08-07 10:28

The zodiac stamps of the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig contain two items. The first item depicts a pig running towards a better life, while the second shows a five-member pig family living happily.

China, Philippines not really different after all

2018-08-07 10:14

My encounter with China was sudden and unexpected. Back in 2012, I was offered a volunteer position in a rural area near the capital. At that time, I was looking for a fast escape from the routine work I had.

Auctioneers reveal the secrets to sales success

2018-08-07 09:59

Life as an auctioneer is like being a ringmaster in a circus, according to Colin Sheaf, Bonhams' head of Asia.

Sticking with tradition

2018-08-07 07:57

China Post and the Palace Museum jointly release a set of stamps inspired by an iconic Song Dynasty painting, Wang Kaihao reports.

From 2008 to 2022: Olympic-themed exhibition to open in Beijing

2018-08-06 10:46

The world's eyes were on Beijing on Aug 8, 2008, as the Olympic Games opened grandly at Bird's Nest - the national stadium for the Games, on that day. On its 10th anniversary this year, the Bird's Nest Culture Center will open an Olympic-themed exhibition free to the public.

Kenyan singing strikes right note

2018-08-06 07:51

NAIROBI-The second edition of a Chinese singing competition was held on July 27 in Kenya's second largest institution of higher learning, Kenyatta University.

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