Facial Expressions

2013-10-13 08:23:43

Painter's thesis probes changing way Chinese people see themselves.

The genius of Da Vinci on display

2013-10-13 08:27:37

Leonardo da Vinci is best known in China as an artist for his masterpiece Mona Lisa, but an exhibition at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum shows he is also a genius in math, mechanics, biology, astronomy and many other domains.

Hot app in Asia is looking to grow

2013-10-13 08:25:11

TOKYO - About 50 times a day, Noriko Suzuki, a 22-year-old office worker here, shakes her smartphone to activate a service to send messages to friends and family members, including reports on her summer vacation, plans for an evening out and pictures of her lunch.

TCM experience for diplomats

2013-10-12 18:05:43

With the approaching of Chinese Chongyang Festival, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cultural event for diplomats took place in the capital’s Qijiayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound on October 12.

Elders celebrate Chongyang Festival in China

2013-10-12 09:50:31

The Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, the first legal Chinese festival for the elders, falls on Oct 13.

What does paradise smell like?

2013-10-11 23:47:51

It is that subtle signature that snds out signals that you are about to sit in the lap of luxury, and the first volley fired in a full sensory attack. Xu Junqian looks at the lengths some hotels go to, to capture your imagination and loyalty.

Chinese professor funds Myanmar university students

2013-10-10 07:23:02

China's Myanmar-language professor Su Xiuyu has provided stipends for 27 poor and outstanding Myanmar students to pursue university education under the name of the Professor Su-Xiuyu Fund.

Reliving bicycle kingdom

2013-10-10 01:40:37

Dressing up in retro style, bicycle enthusiasts ride their two wheels to show their support for Car-Free Day. Xu Junqian joins the fun event in Shanghai.

Post office for carrier opens

2013-10-09 10:47:56

Qingdao facility handles about 100 letters, packages from crew daily. The first post office to serve China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has been opened in Qingdao.

Working with autism

2013-10-08 07:32:21

Wearing the blue uniform of Shanghai Library, Gu Jiandong sorts magazines and books and put them on the shelves. He looks no different from other workers, except for his overly serious concentration and quiet demeanor.

Chasing the dragons

2013-10-08 07:32:21

Liew Anh Luk says he sees more plants than people. After four decades working as a farmer all over Southeast Asia, Liew is continuing his pursuit of a personal vision - to plant pitaya in China.

New couples take wedding photos during holiday

2013-10-08 09:35:03

Many couples went to scenic spots for taking wedding pictures, which promoted the economy of service industry during the National Day Vacation.