A local legend's life recorded
2012-01-01 09:54:15
He frequently traverses beautiful Hongze Lake on a diesel ship, but he rarely enjoys the scenery.
Playing with fire, keeping a cool head
2012-01-01 09:53:35
Gong Pifa has been dealing with bombs for 35 years and gets excited when talking about them.
Fighting fires ignites passion
2011-12-30 09:47:30
Ruan Bingyan established a voluntary fire brigade in 1989 and the team has put out 156 fires for villagers.
Giving back to those who gave
2011-12-29 10:15:08
School helps homeless children learn to be productive in society.
A who's who of hutong
2011-12-28 09:38:55
From 1987 to 2002, Shu Shizhong visited all hutong that he knew of, and in the years since has drawn 30 maps showing the intricate hutong locations and layouts in Beijing.
Weaving new life into an old art
2011-12-27 10:23:26
Liu Weixiang, a master weaver of the Tujia ethnic group in Enshi, Hubei province, is respected for her excellent weaving skills and constant innovation.
Here comes the fuzz
2011-12-23 09:35:00
A chengguan named Song Zhigang publishes a book about their work, hoping to change people's opinions about the group.
Worth his weight in bronze
2011-12-22 09:43:21
Yi Zelin, a resident from Hubei province, first began fixing bronze ware 23 years ago, and since then has restored nearly 200 cultural relics, including about 100 pieces of bronze.
A very shocking display
2011-12-21 09:27:17
After a shocking display of MAX generator on television, Lu Yulong made up his mind to continue his scientific research without attending university.
Oldest couple impart secrets of love
2011-12-16 16:16:21
People use the word "silver" to describe a 25-year-old marriage, "golden" for a 50-year-old one and "diamond" for 60 years of marriage.
Doctor takes emergency practice online
2011-12-16 07:48:18
"Who's next?" asked a middle-aged woman wearing a blue gown as nurses trailed behind her.
