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Qing Dynasty textbook shows how people learned English

2016-11-03 14:14

A Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) English textbook shows how people in the 19th century learned English pronunciation. Daily oral English phrases, such as "Tomorrow I will give you an answer" and "Less one half of your price" are seen in the antique book.

Play about former soldier set to return to Beijing

2016-11-03 08:04

Ku Pao-ming recalls how his family celebrated Spring Festival when he was a child.

Visual treat for nature lovers

2016-11-03 07:39

A dozen Wildscreen award-winning or nominated titles were screened in Beijing Oct 28-30. The event was part of a festival, which will now move to Shanghai.

Another flick shines light on the problems faced by the elderly

2016-11-03 07:38

Hot on the heels of A Simple Life (2012) and Happiness (2016), another art-house film is portraying the aging population struggling with sickness and loneliness.

Wooden head sculpture hid rare Ming Dynasty banknote

2016-11-02 16:16

A wrinkled banknote dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was found hidden in a Chinese wood sculpture from the 13th century by specialists from the Australian auction house Mossgreen, according to Financial Times.

Chinese teenage singer Leah Dou begins her first UK arena tour

2016-11-02 10:19

When Leah Dou took to the small stage at The Wheatsheaf pub in Bedfordshire, England, last Saturday, none of the pub-goers were aware they were in the presence of Chinese pop royalty.

11th China Art Festival concludes in NW China's Shaanxi

2016-11-02 09:29

The 11th China Art Festival concluded in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province on Oct 31, 2016. It is the highest-level art festival in China.

Show at rebuilt temple site brings history to life

2016-11-02 07:49

The Porcelain Pagoda in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, was first known to the Western world for its gorgeous colorful glaze in the 19th century. Then, every night, 140 lamps were lit for illumination.

Scholars spotlight Buddhism's role in bringing people closer

2016-11-02 07:29

Tang Dynasty (618-907) monk Xuanzang made overland trips to India along the ancient Silk Road in the 7th century to collect Buddhist sutras.

Children's choir gives a voice to world peace

2016-11-02 07:17

Twenty-six child singers from China recently performed at Tel Aviv University in Israel and at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Theater.

Taste of Chinese culinary culture in Berlin

2016-11-01 15:37

A feast of Chinese cuisine was staged at the Chinese Embassy in Germany on Oct 28 to promote Chinese culinary culture and encourage China-Germany ties.

Handwritings and symbols found at Emperor Liu He's tomb

2016-11-01 11:35

The site of Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) Emperor Liu He's tomb recently offered new findings as the archaeological work has entered the stage of dismantling the outer coffin.

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