Jinsha find proves ancient sun worship

2011-04-12 08:01:59

Sharp-eyed visitors to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, may have noticed a circular golden emblem.

Steelyard craftsman in central China

2011-04-11 15:46:12

Steelyard has gradually disappeared from people's daily life as platform balance and electronic balance become popular nowadays.

Traditional wedding held in Luoyang

2011-04-11 15:01:57

The bride and groom are seen at a traditional Chinese wedding in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, April 8, 2011.

Gallic arts give spring season a flavor of France

2011-04-11 08:03:25

Croisements 2011, the Franco-Chinese cultural festival, is a spring package that is full of cultural surprises.

Replace 'welcome mat' for students

2011-04-11 08:03:25

British government is taking its clampdown on study, work visa applications too far.

Liang home 'never under threat'

2011-04-11 08:03:25

Authorities in Xicheng district have dismissed media reports claiming they planned to demolish a former home of Liang Qichao, a popular historical figure.

Story that never ends

2011-04-08 12:40:04

A veteran journalist and writer devotes his time to chasing the pulse of a fast-changing country.

Buying into romance of Chinese literature

2011-04-08 07:56:56

Chi Li is one of the country's best-known writers in the West and is about to publish a new book that focuses on Chinese men, a major theme of her writing.

Youths help promote Tibetan Opera

2011-04-07 14:09:10

The Tibetan Opera class was started in 2008, to carry on the traditional opera among young people and to promote Tibetan art.

China takes pole position in auctions

2011-04-07 12:03:46

The global art market has undergone a sea change with China taking the pole position in auctions from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Rare collections of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

2011-04-06 14:48:16

The object is exquisitely shaped and original in workmanship, and is a perfect example of gold-jade combination sculptures.

Artistry on the horns of antiquity

2011-04-06 08:06:27

Call it an antiques exhibition with a point; dozens of them, in fact.