Literary path
2011-03-25 10:54:03
British expat takes lead in promoting modern Chinese literature to the rest of the world.
CSI, with a twist
2011-03-25 10:38:14
'A writer of crime stories' who knows too well what it means to be caught in the throes of change and hostility.
Zither performer plays heartstrings
2011-03-24 07:55:31
Musical maverick adds modern flair to traditional instrumentation with upcoming album.
Books don't hold all the answers
2011-03-23 07:41:47
Freeing college students of the written word can create excitement and panic.
Chinese bamboo culture
2011-03-24 13:59:40
China is not only famous for its national treasure, the giant pandas, but also the giant panda’s staple food -- bamboo.
Kneading innovation
2011-03-23 07:41:47
An acclaimed dough figurine sculptor has crafted a career outside of conventions and carved out a market for miniatures that bear an innovative flair.
Humanity lies at the heart of 'Jane'
2011-03-22 11:39:52
Of all the classic 19th-century novels, Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" has been by far the most filmed.There have been at least 18 film versions, and 9 made-for-television "Janes."So why another "Jane Eyre"?
French chefs put differences aside
2011-03-22 10:47:17
Fifteen top French chefs have joined forces to promote French cooking around the world.
The mythic elements in Chinese architecture
2011-03-17 16:39:38
Concepts from feng shui geomancy and mythic elements of daoism are usually present in the construction and layout of Chinese architecture.
Bridges with national characteristics
2011-03-18 10:02:54
Chinese bridges from ancient times are an important legacy with national characteristics.
Priceless honey colored stones
2008-09-18 10:48:17
Honey colored stones are a special kind of jade originating from Shoushan, Fujian Province.
The future is now
2011-03-18 10:52:33
The realities of the country’s rapid modernization are the stuff of fiction, and one sci-fi writer is chronicling their most dynamic dimensions.