2015-05-29Kang Xia offered 1,741 secondhand books for sale — and was overwhelmed as 7,000 people sent him more than 770,000 yuan ($124,000) in 24 hours.
2015-05-27Walking 1,864 miles in 68 days is not just a personal challenge for Tian Bojun, an ordinary Beijinger.
2015-05-26Cui Zhenkuan is still seeking change and innovation at the age of 80. With a career spanning more than six decades, the painter has committed himself to pushing the boundaries of ink art.
2015-05-23Literary translator Nicky Harman cannot hide her excitement when asked her what Chinese book she planned to work on next.
2015-05-23The increase in male golfers has also led to a hike in women golfers
2015-05-19A bus driver in Beijing slammed the brakes to ensure the passengers’ safety before he died of a sudden heart attack yesterday morning.
2015-05-18Despite overwhelming support for the beloved star, some people remained skeptical about He Jiong's resignation following freeloading allegations.
2015-05-18Top Asian filmmaker Peter Chan Ho-sun is to direct and produce a biopic on tennis star Li Na.
2015-05-16When asked if he has gone to the Zhengzhou Antique Fair, arguably the biggest in China, Liu Jinhong, 57, who has his own store inside Beijing Antique City, dismisses the idea as "tiring and completely unnecessary".
2015-05-16Fewer owls can now be seen in the Temple of Heaven, says LeiHong, a 59-year-old Beijing native who has been a birdwatcher for 20 years.
2015-05-13THE ARTISTS
2015-05-12Our goal is to become an influential Chinese fashion brand, said Chen Xing, a young fashion designer, and now, he is one step closer to that dream.
2015-05-12Beijing has welcomed a slew of notable Western artists in recent weeks. The city's art lovers who came out in force to welcome pop art legend David Hockney are now flocking to the exhibition of German neo-expressionist Markus Lupertz.
2015-05-12Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver announced plans to expand his Italian restaurant brand around the world back in 2013, with Hong Kong, Beijing and other Asian cities in his game plan.
2015-05-08It will look at New York native Stephon Marbury’s life since arriving in China, where he has become one of the most popular foreign athletes.
