China / Life

Chants in the hills

[2017-03-13 06:55]

Yang Xiaodong's main inspiration is his uncle, Yang Changrong, a folk singer from Guoshiguan, a remote mountainous village in Ziyun county, Guizhou province.

Homegrown soprano returns to tour China

[2017-03-13 06:55]

The year 1984 is unforgettable for soprano Dilber Yunus. That year, China's women's volleyball team won its first gold medal at the Olympic Games, which were held in Los Angeles.

Missing opera by Liszt to premiere

[2017-03-13 06:55]

NEW YORK - A rare opera by Franz Liszt has been meticulously restored by a scholar, who described the work as unique in the history of music.

Unique blend of cultures

[2017-03-13 06:55]

For tourist Zhang Jin, 33, the most impressive part of her trip to the Canadian province of Quebec is the local residents.

Survey says Porto is best European destination, again

[2017-03-13 06:55]

Portugal's Porto was recently voted Best European Destination of 2017 by an organization called European Best Destinations.

China charms Berlin with Silk Road attractions

[2017-03-13 06:55]

BERLIN - Chinese travel agencies on Wednesday charmed visitors at a key travel trade show in Berlin with Silk Road destinations.

Life is sweet for sugar lovers

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Sugar is much maligned these days, blamed for countless ills. Anything eaten in excess does the body no good and sugar is no exception. The key to good health has always been moderation.

New road is the path to a brighter future

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Jiang Wenying used to dice with death every time she wanted to leave home.

Bird's eye blockbuster

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Chinese TV viewers typically say that Chinese nature documentaries are not as good as their Western counterparts.

Dial-an-addict

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Yang Yifan is bionic. In a sense, that is.

Bike sharing: Too good to last?

[2017-03-12 13:45]

I almost came to grief the other day in a small park not far from where I live when a boy trying to ride one of those yellow rental bikes you see all around Beijing lost balance and crashed to the ground just in front of me.

Building Europe in China

[2017-03-12 13:45]

You live in a community called Seine Mansion, buy your clothes and groceries at Florentia Town, and have dinner at The Capital Venice - this is a regular day in the life for residents of Tianjin, China.

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