Catching up with Rita Zhao's new art

2012-07-01 08:06:04

As a photographer, Rita Zhao is always looking for the big picture. But one of the best things about taking her cameras underwater, she says, is re-discovering how small we humans are in the scheme of things. "Significant, but small," she says, grinning.

'Foolish old men' transform barren hillsides

2012-06-28 09:06:15

It is said that faith can move mountains. And this appears true in the case of two farmers in northwest China who turned the dusty hillsides into fertile land.

Renowned Chinese actor dies at 94

2012-06-27 15:28:48

Chen Qiang, a veteran actor who is perhaps best known for the villains he portrayed early in his career, has passed away at the age of 94.

Piano prodigy dreams of being world's best

2012-06-25 08:02:46

When 4-year-old Mimi Zhou gave her solo performance on a grand piano at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in April, her small feet dangled in the air because she couldn't reach the pedals.

Ambassador's wife shows true colors in China

2012-06-23 09:03:13

Ambassadors and diplomats are often invited to attend exhibitions, but in very rare cases they go to exhibitions with their own works.

Big man on campus

2012-06-21 08:11:06

Sun Mingming, former tallest basketball player, is going back to school to pursue higher education.

Tang sorry for lying about education

2012-06-20 13:39:52

Tang Jun, the president of Microsoft China Co Ltd from 2002 to 2004, apologized officially to the public for lying about his educational background on June 19.

Fighting to the end

2012-06-20 07:50:15

The life of a 17-year-old boy may end soon because of lymphoma.

He's a human scarecrow

2012-06-19 07:42:34

Sui Guohui leads a team of bird population control officers at Beijing Capital International Airport to ensure safety of flights.

He's a human scarecrow

2012-06-19 07:42:34

Sui Guohui leads a team of bird population control officers at Beijing Capital International Airport to ensure safety of flights.

From friend to family

2012-06-14 07:20:45

A Chinese autoworker's friendship with his Russian mentor personifies the big picture of Sino-Russian ties.

From friend to family

2012-06-14 07:20:45

A Chinese autoworker's friendship with his Russian mentor personifies the big picture of Sino-Russian ties.