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Shinkai-style delights Chinese movie goers

[2016-12-05 15:19]

Japanese anime film, Your Name, has created a huge sensation in China. Since its premier in China on December 2, Your Name, written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, has been a box-office smash, grossing 280 million yuan ($40.6 million) in just two days.

The world in photos: Nov 28 - Dec 4

[2016-12-05 10:10]

The world in photos: Nov 28 - Dec 4

Infographic: China's war on poverty

[2016-12-05 11:45]

There is no country in the history of the world that has lifted so many people out of poverty in such a short time as China. In 1990, the proportion of those living in extreme poverty was 61 percent. By 2014, the figure had dropped to only 4 percent. Let's take a look at how far China has come in its battle against poverty and how far it still has to go.

Stunning photos from bird's-eye view

[2016-12-05 11:05]

Chen Jianfeng, a member of China Photographers' Association,became obsessed with aerial photography in 2012.

Obama attends 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony

[2016-12-02 09:29]

US President Obama attends 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony

Military parade held to celebrate Romania's National Day

[2016-12-02 11:00]

Planes spray the colors of the Romanian flag in the sky during a military parade to celebrate the National Day of Romania in Bucharest, Dec 1, 2016.

Taylor Swift tops World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2016 list

[2016-12-02 11:49]

Forbes has released the latest list on the World's Highest-Paid Musicians Of of 2016 on November 30.Now, let’s just check out the musicians who are raking in the big bucks.

Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates night sky

[2016-12-02 13:57]

A light decoration is seen during the Amsterdam Light Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Dec 1, 2016.

Top 10 happiest cities in China

[2016-12-02 11:20]

Chengdu and Hangzhou are among the happiest cities in China, according to a survey.

Top 10 priciest destinations for expatriates

[2016-12-01 07:06]

Singapore's cost of living is higher than other cities for expatriates and business travelers.

2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

[2016-12-01 08:58]

Models Liu Wen, Xi Mengyao, He Sui and Ju Xiaowen are taking part at the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Images: China's '24 Solar Terms'

[2016-12-01 07:36]

UNESCO inscribes "24 Solar Terms" on intangible cultural heritage list

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