Ni hao ma?

2012-11-05 10:18:16

Increasing numbers of young Europeans are learning Chinese. However, there are a lot of difficulties to overcome in some European countries.

To deliver a message from back home

2012-11-05 10:03:25

In 2004, the Chinese government established Confucius Institutes to promote the Chinese language and culture abroad. These institutes are nonprofit organizations attached to foreign academic institutions such as universities.

One man's loss is another's gain

2012-11-04 15:48:01

The Eunuch Culture Museum is not well known, but even so it is one of the capital's most fascinating museums.

Hanban releases funds for sinology

2012-11-04 14:15:00

Confucius Institute Headquarters will provide funding to international graduate students and young sinology scholars to conduct researches and study in humanity fields in China.

Preserving Chinese heritage in Malaysia through stela gallery

2012-11-02 10:37:48

A Malaysian bereavement provider launched over the weekend the world's largest Chinese stela gallery outside of China.

Guardians of cultural diversity

2012-11-01 17:57:09

Although there were many famous people among the nominees, Lin became one of four winners because with his hard work.

No place for fire

2012-11-01 09:51:19

For decades, protecting cultural heritage sites against fire has been a crucial task of the heritage department in Chengde, which boasts a rich collection of historical architecture and other relics.

Crafting heritage

2012-10-31 10:44:15

The unique Uygur style of pottery making has been in existence for more than 2,000 years.

Palace ruins looking up

2012-10-31 09:59:29

When plans to divert water from Southern China to the north threatened a World Heritage temple complex, engineers decided to move the buildings vertically.

The 20th century heritage conservation forum held in Beijing

2012-10-30 18:40:19

An international forum on twentieth century heritage conservation was held on October 28 at Beijing University of Technology.

Autumn auctions under way

2012-10-29 14:27:52

Previews for the Bonhams Hong Kong Auctions 2012 autumn sales are being held in Chinese cities including Shanghai and Beijing.

Paper giant

2012-10-26 12:45:35

Ancient xuan paper is more popular than ever, but its survival is precarious.