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Riverbed offers up clues on lost ancient treasures

2017-03-21 07:30

Archaeologists in Sichuan province have recovered what they believe is the lost treasure of Zhang Xianzhong, a rebel leader whose fleet was sunk almost 400 years ago.

Food Insider: 10 ways to enjoy spring-fresh asparagus

2017-03-20 15:17

Find asparagus and use it in a breakfast dish, appetizer, soup or even dessert to inspire your next cooking experiment.

Exhibition on the Dongba culture of China's Naxi people opens in Tokyo

2017-03-20 13:33

As part of the cultural activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties an exhibition dedicated to the Dongba culture of China's ethnic Naxi group opened in Tokyo last week.

Legendary musician Chuck Berry dies at 90

2017-03-20 10:01

American musician Chuck Berry, also known as "father of Rock'n'Roll", was found dead at his home in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, according to local police. He was 90.

'Beauty and the Beast' blasts through box office records with $350m debut

2017-03-20 09:43

Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast blasted through box office records to open with an estimated $170 million in North American ticket sales and $180 million overseas.

Colombia calling

2017-03-20 07:50

Colombia is making a serious push to attract more Chinese visitors.

Treat for opera fans

2017-03-20 07:22

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor will launch this year's NCPA festival in Beijing.

'Beauty and the Beast' opens simultaneously in China and US

2017-03-19 09:11

The wait is finally over for fans looking to relive the romance of Beauty and the Beast. Disney's live action reboot of the classic tale has already opened in many parts of the world and is opening simultaneously today in China and the United States.

Beijing's Palace Musem launches exhibit on ancient Afghan civilization

2017-03-17 13:26

The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, has opened a joint exhibition with the National Museum of Afghanistan.

Chinese author Yan Lianke shortlisted for Booker prize

2017-03-17 11:04

Chinese author Yan Lianke has been shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2017 Longlist for his book The Explosion Chronicles, along with Carlos Rojas, the translator of the book, on Wednesday.

Publishing sector grows with global collaboration

2017-03-17 08:17

Overall revenue generated by China's publishing industry has grown by more than $100 billion since 2011, partly as a result of international collaboration, according to figures revealed at the London Book Fair on Wednesday.

The right stuff

2017-03-17 07:42

Running a successful eatery means being able to source good ingredients. That challenge prompted one picky restaurateur to start his own farm on Chongming island, Xu Junqian discovers.

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