Traditional hand-made boots and hats with tiger images

2011-10-08 14:48:56

Traditional hand-made boots and hats with tiger images are cherished by those in Shandong and Jiangsu provinces.

Ministry halts other Confucius peace prize

2011-10-08 09:37:23

Following recent cancellation of Confucius Peace Prize, Ministry of Culture has called off selection of another prize named after the ancient Chinese philosopher.

Artwork displayed at Sotheby's

2011-10-08 09:35:39

Valuable artwork and dinosaur fossils are displayed at Sotheby's in London on Oct 7, 2011.

Star shines as Sun

2011-10-08 08:04:33

Taiwan actor Winston Chao says his understanding of the 1911 Revolution's leader is deeper than his physical resemblance to the Republic of China's founder.

Reel roles celebrate a true hero

2011-10-08 08:04:33

Dr Sun Yat-sen is a frequent subject of TV dramas and films on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

His art has truly gone to the dogs

2011-10-08 08:04:33

Oil artist Lin Yue recalls being terrified when the gigantic dog leapt for his throat with a "roar".

Race for beauty's bounty

2011-10-07 11:37:19

Beauty pageants were once taboo, but are now being embraced as a way to attract attention to local charm.

Beauty decked in other clothing

2011-10-07 11:37:19

Now that the selection of pretty unmarried women has become the norm, other forms of beauty pageants have also emerged.

Old school

2011-10-07 10:16:19

The Double Ninth Festival is a special day of respect for chinese seniors

Why the character for 'family' has a pig inside a house

2011-10-07 10:16:19

"家"是人居住的地方,可是最早的"家"字里面为什么画的是一头猪呢?

Keeping the legend alive

2011-10-05 10:56:06

Storytelling is an art for a select few in Nagqu who ensure the many adventures of the Tibetan hero King Gesar will never be forgotten.

Raising a Thorny issue

2011-09-30 09:19:33

A Chinese love story - no sex, little talk and a whole lot of heartache.