Shaping minds

2011-03-15 07:55:52

The China Education Initiative offers fellowships to young American and Chinese graduates from top universities to serve in low-income communities in the Chinese countryside.

A woman's way

2011-03-13 07:47:05

Cosmo China editor explores modern phenomenon of 'leftover girls' and opportunities for today's readers. Gan Tian reports.

A new year begins

2011-03-07 07:59:35

Song, dance, and fireworks as Tibetans celebrate Losar.

Birds still flocking to Yangtze wetlands

2011-03-03 07:53:18

Initial results from the third survey of the country's waterbird population in the Yangtze flood plains look positive.

No ifs or buts

2011-03-08 07:56:42

Two years after Lost in Beijing was pulled out of theaters, Li Yu is confident her fourth film Buddha Mountain will touch audiences.

Music for the ears, balm for the soul

2011-03-09 08:01:33

Songs of Guangxi carries the distinctive imprint of Zhang Jigang, one of the architects of the dazzling Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Greenhouse cash

2011-03-02 07:46:51

Lands rendered worthless by mining in Anhui province are being put to new use, giving farmers a fresh source of livelihood.

Ullens Center calms market speculation

2011-03-01 07:30:28

Reports that Baron Guy and Myriam Ullens of UCCA are withdrawing from the Chinese contemporary art market are wide of the mark.

More than the blues

2011-02-16 07:53:35

As Spring Festival celebrations end, many Chinese find it a struggle to cope with a return to regular life.

Movie magic

2011-02-16 07:53:35

Nation's theater business is booming as more Chinese take to the cinemas.

Crossing the musical rubicon

2011-02-15 07:52:11

Rock singer Wu Tong says mixing musical styles is not only creative, it also shows that people can live together harmoniously. Mu Qian reports.

Returning talent gives country boost

2011-02-14 07:42:11

Shi Yigong had it all. Or so people thought. He became a pioneer in the use of X-ray crystallography and the study of the death of cancer cells.