Reviving the ancient Maritime Silk Road
[2015-01-17 11:02]Chinese navigator Zhai Mo plans to travel the route on his yacht, hoping to generate interest in local culture along the way.
Chinese coach bounces around world
[2014-12-27 07:50]A master of ping-pong remains an ambassador of China and a mentor to young Belgian players.
A photographer goes beyond words to tell buildings' stories
[2014-12-27 07:50]With architecture, words are not enough. Consider the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
A French Chinese or a Chinese Frenchman?
[2014-12-20 07:39]A pair of worn black shoes has accompanied Joel Bellassen all over the world.
Author's journey into Africa
[2014-12-13 08:01]Martin Meredith believes Africa finds it difficult to draw strength from its ancient civilization the way China does.
Of the right age, but can't seem to stay retired
[2014-12-13 08:01]Suzy Boerboom, a registered nurse, retired - for the first time - after a 35-year career in healthcare and ownership of several Curves exercise franchises. She then devoted five years helping her three daughters raise their children.
Better way of using space
[2014-12-06 11:01]Taiwan designer adds more than shine to squalor, creating space and dignity in a tiny Shanghai home.
Bringing education to African girls through financial aid
[2014-11-29 06:41]Two decades ago, when Ann Cotton, a British educator and philanthropist, started examining the problem of low school enrollment among girls in rural Zimbabwe.
Challenging sex taboos
[2014-11-29 06:41]Sexologist Fang Gang explores realities of gay life, prostitution in China.
Military veterans find peace on the back of a horse
[2014-11-22 11:56]Eleven years after he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident that no one thought he would survive, Mike Johnston found himself on a horse last spring.
Still surprised by nature
[2014-11-22 11:08]At 80, celebrity scientist Goodall continues to savor joy of discovery. The fish kept vanishing. No evidence of break-ins. No corpses. Nothing.
Building on two cultures
[2014-11-15 08:19]Dutch architect John van de Water came to Beijing in 2004 with the belief that architects have a responsibility to explain to people and convince them what is good and what is not.
