Silver crafters in Guizhou province take great pride in their cultural heritage as they struggle to preserve a dying art.
Dreamscapes cast in shadow
A one-time actress has found her calling as a museum guide in Chengdu.
Cultural leaders from China and Europe advocated more support for artists at the third EU-China High Level Cultural Forum and Round Table.
Pawnshops were banned after New China's founding but are re-emerging with a friendlier face.
Hermes homes in
Luxury defined
The Hall of Rectitude complex, the most concentrated Tibetan Buddhist architecture group within the Forbidden City, has been successfully restored.
The Peony Pavilion, a masterpiece of Chinese Kunqu opera from the 16th century, proved its durability by thrilling New Yorkers in a fresh production directed by Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun.
The combined photo shows items displayed at an exhibition of ancient Chinese architectural woodcarving components in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong province, Nov 29, 2012.
China's Bao'an ethnic group famous for broadsword forging technique
Renowned sculptor Zhou Guozhen tells his art experiences during an interview in his workshop in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi province, Dec 1, 2012.
Confucius Institute Headquarters and the China Post Group on Saturday jointly issued two pieces of special stamps on the Confucius Institutes, which have sprung up across the world since 2004.
Confucius was renowned for many things. It is little wonder that those affiliated with the institutes that have taken his name are similarly itinerant.
A new museum in Huaxi village, East China's Jiangsu province, opened its doors to visitors on Nov 28, 2012.