The other little book

2011-03-01 07:30:28

The latest craze among young Chinese is a notebook with the logo of a fashion house on its cover.

Changing face of fashion

2011-03-01 07:30:28

A marked increase in Chinese faces was one highlight of New York Fashion Week.

Old exhibits, new venue

2011-03-01 07:30:28

The large-scale exhibition Road to Rejuvenation will reopen at the National Museum of China on March 1.

Trying a bit of fun to keep classroom awake

2011-03-01 07:30:28

As I sit here in my office, overlooking the campus of Tianjin Medical University, I can see hundreds of students coming through the gates - each towing a suitcase, or lugging bags - as they get ready to start the new term.

No more tears

2011-03-01 07:30:28

Belgian Koen Sevenants is a beacon of hope for Chinese children of convicts, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his moments of dark despair.

Targeting goldfish trick will not help to protect animals

2011-02-28 10:09:16

When I heard days later about how angry the animal rights groups are, I felt they were just making an unnecessary fuss.

Enjoying life of nature on the wild side

2011-02-28 10:08:48

Architect Wang Hui has designed his villa so he can be constantly close to nature.

The future of Peking Opera looks bright

2011-02-28 07:45:15

The Central Academy of Drama (CAD) attracts thousands of aspiring screen actors annually, but this year offered a Peking Opera major for the first time since the school was established in 1950.

No room for the Golden Broom?

2011-02-28 07:45:15

Nation's version of the Razzies, highlighting the worst of cinema, hopes to keep filmmakers on their toes. But not all are convinced of their credibility.

Hero is as hero does

2011-02-25 07:53:33

While today's young Chinese may struggle to point to their heroes, the idea of heroism is very much alive.

Cross-cultural connections

2011-02-25 07:53:33

Chinese authors will join fellow writers from around the world at the nation's biggest literary feast.

Rough cuts

2011-02-25 07:53:33

Improvisational acting is the latest fad of the 20-45 age group in urban areas.