Parting ways with pandas
2011-05-05 07:54:22
The Wolong region is home to 10 percent of the world's wild giant pandas and was home to more than 60 percent of its captive-bred population until an 8.0-magnitude earthquake hit the province in 2008.
Lifeline to help keep Xibe afloat
2011-05-05 07:54:22
Kong Yanjun has sacrificed his winter vacation to take part in a training program to improve his ability to speak and write the Xibe language.
Learning to live
2011-05-05 07:54:22
When a foreign reporter asked a kindergarten student in Guangzhou what she wanted to do when she grew up, the girl replied she wanted to become a corrupt official.
What's New
2011-05-05 07:54:22
A mysterious ancient language provides the background for Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, a film starring Hugh Jackman, mainland actress Li Bingbing, and South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun.
Getting a taste of a farmer's life in the US Midwest
2011-05-05 07:54:22
A powerful stench filled my nostrils and a sudden warmth blurred my glasses. It took me a few minutes to see the scene clearly: A dozen or so pink piglets were oinking in a fenced-in cubicle about 3 by 5 meters. There seemed to be hundreds of these cubicles in this huge structure, with heating and food provided via pipes.
Tasty leftovers with a life of their own
2011-05-04 08:01:03
Courtyard setting houses a haven of enticing tastes, and if you cannot finish your meal, take it home
Rising from the ashes
2011-05-04 07:58:37
Walking faster and better is all that 39-year-old Deyang resident Liu Chunyan has been dreaming of every day for the past three years.
IN BRIEF
2011-05-04 07:58:37
Kids who sit down to eat with their families are less likely to be overweight and eat unhealthy foods, according to US researchers who call for more shared meals.
Schooled to adapt
2011-05-04 07:58:37
As record numbers of Chinese students study abroad, their difficulties adjusting to foreign cultures are revealed. Guo Shuhan reports.
Avoid armadillos and leprosy
2011-05-04 07:58:37
Armadillos, with their sharp claws and body armor, don't have a reputation for being cuddly.
Noodle heaven that is also a safe haven
2011-05-04 07:58:37
Joan Wayment says it feels great to walk around Changzhi city, in North China's Shanxi province, and not be nervous.
A lake that thrills in any season, for every reason
2011-05-04 07:58:37
Poets and artists through the centuries have tried to capture the beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The question becomes, "Which West Lake?" It is a constantly changeable feast for all the senses. It shows different aspects by day or night, summer or winter, filled with visitors or in the wee hours, a silent beauty.
