Island exploration
2012-07-17 09:37:13
Surrounded by rich fishing grounds and potentially huge gas and oil deposits, the Nansha Islands is also referred to as the second Persian Gulf.
Yao ethnic women keep long hair tradition alive
2012-07-17 09:19:29
A woman combs her hair at the Huangluo village of the Yao ethnic group in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Lomo cameras are Beijing's latest trend
2012-07-15 11:28:26
More stores are opening up to cater to a growing market of young photographers who would rather shoot with retro cameras than high-tech ones.
The pig that dares to dream
2012-07-13 09:36:16
The best-loved pig in Hong Kong is called McDull. His mom makes a wish that he will look like Chow Yun-fat or Tony Leung, but he is distinguished only by a birthmark around his right eye.
Home grown
2012-07-13 07:43:14
Cross-cultural exchanges between East and West are increasing on the back of a growing need to understand China's rise in global influence.
Exhibition of artist Li Xiaoke's paintings held in Beijing
2012-07-12 10:46:52
Visitors watch a painting of artist Li Xiaoke at an exhibition at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2012.
Opening a door to pop art
2012-07-10 10:07:34
Sometime in the mid-1970s Dorothy Lichtenstein stopped by her husband's studio, expecting to find him at work on a new painting.
When There is safety in numbers
2012-07-09 13:24:16
The actors' union at Hengdian prevents aspiring actors being swindled by those who prey upon their vulnerability as they gaze at the stars.
China goes to the world
2012-07-09 08:54:25
Chinese culture centers are enabling people overseas to meet China without leaving their homelands.
Within these walls
2012-07-06 07:49:32
After living in a modern high-rise apartment in Beijing for several years, Yang Ningjia decided to give up that dream of most young Chinese urbanites.
Talking on Taobao
2012-07-06 07:49:32
Shopping on Taobao (the popular shopping site heralded as "China's eBay") is not quite as simple as asking "How much?" and promptly exchanging money for goods and services.
Mongolian costume contest kicks off
2012-07-05 14:11:16
Traditional Mongolian dress are displayed during a Mongolian costume contest in Manzhouli City, north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 4, 2012.