Colin Powell leadership book due out in 2012

2011-09-26 11:30:33

Colin Powell's new book, "It Workef for Me: Lessons in Leadership and Life" is a story of success.

Kunqu Opera hits Nanjing subways

2011-09-28 13:03:16

Kunqu Opera performers performed in a subway in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Sept 27, 2011.

Put on your shoes and dance

2011-09-28 11:58:25

Retired ballerina helps women fulfill their dreams with passion.

Exhibition of veteran artist's calligraphy, seal-cutting

2011-09-28 11:52:51

Chinese artist Luo Pengpeng's solo exhibition of calligraphy and seal-cutting has opened at the Museum of Chinese Women and Children.

Chime bells and the rank and file

2011-09-27 07:46:45

Editor's Note: Every week we look at a work of art or a cultural relic that puts the spotlight on China's heritage.

Pitch perfect

2011-09-27 07:46:45

American artist Glasser's solo show highlighted avant-garde electronic expression. Christine Mallari reports.

Xiamen gears up for Third Poetry Festival

2011-09-27 11:30:23

The third China Poetry Festival will be held from Oct 15 to 20 in Xiamen, Fujian province.

Placido Domingo and peace at the Great Wall

2011-09-27 11:22:58

Spanish tenor Placido Domingo performed at the Great Wall in Beijing recently, to celebrate the 30th International Peace Day.

Beatle mania at the ballet

2011-09-27 10:27:05

The world's great ballet houses are accustomed to cheers, "Bravo", even standing ovations. Rock star-groupie screams? No so much.

Turkey: Boston museum returns top of Hercules

2011-09-26 11:27:33

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts returned a piece of a Hercules statue to Turkey after two decades of negotiations.

Heaven scent

2011-09-26 07:54:12

Chinese people have used xiang nang, or scented sachets, for about 3,000 years.

Circus of the sun shines

2011-09-25 07:57:26

Cirque du Soleil has added seven more shows of Saltimbanco in Shanghai, encouraged by the enthusiastic response to its original seven shows.