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Eight grand stories and many more tales

[2016-07-02 09:34]

Like the bow of a great ship, it sits there at the corner of two city streets that form a 30 degree apex where they meet, and it rises eight stories.

The great dame inspires bright lights of the theater and literature

[2016-06-25 07:38]

Nine years ago Tong Xin, a graduate of the Shanghai Theater Academy who had spent three years working in advertising, decided to quit his job and pursue his passion for theater.

Queen Of Crime

[2016-06-25 07:38]

The woman who gave us Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple is still going strong 40 years after she died

Town bears tradition of painting

[2016-06-18 14:22]

A town with some 90,000 residents, Xukou is a small place. It's just one of the 15 divisions of Wuzhong, and Wuzhong is just one of the 10 district-level divisions of Suzhou. Xukou is 15 km away from the Suzhou downtown.

The man who gave us Gongbao chicken

[2016-06-18 11:32]

He was a high-ranking court official of the Qing Dynasty, who is better remembered for a famous family dish.

In that glass, cool relief awaits

[2016-06-18 10:10]

Nothing beats an ice-cold drink on scorching summer days. Here are some interesting rarities you should not miss in Beijing this summer.

Roll out the barrel

[2016-06-18 09:49]

Late to the party, China has finally caught the craft beer bug.

Rome opera house taps Hollywood glitz for new Traviata

[2016-06-04 15:53]

Rome's opera house has called on the star power of Hollywood and high fashion for a new production that is already racking up record ticket sales.

Chocked by its own success: Nanluoguxiang

[2016-06-04 09:38]

Fame and fortune prove to be a toxic mix for a tourist attraction.

American women embrace mixed martial arts

[2016-05-28 10:22]

'Ronda Rousey effect' has helped spark the rising popularity of anything-goes combat sport among women

Life as a Chinese techie: Sleeping while on the clock

[2016-05-28 11:33]

Office workers sleeping on the job is a common sight in China, where a surplus of cheap labor can lead to downtime at work.

Getting to know the real Ms Wang through the internet

[2016-05-28 10:04]

Wang Jingyan, 24, a Beijinger who is one of the expanding group of Chinese youngsters who are now showing their talents through live internet broadcasting.

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