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1,200-year-old tomb discovered in NW China
2014-08-25 14:27
Archeologists said Saturday they have discovered a tomb with well preserved wall paintings, dating back more than 1,200 years, in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

Iconic treasures from museums across China
2014-08-25 13:57
There are numerous treasures in museums across China. Each museum has its top treasure. Here we list a few of the most precious pieces among China's museums.

Cultural exchange deepens ASEAN-China mutual understanding
2014-08-24 13:10
Bilateral cultural exchange between ASEAN and China has grew fast and played important roles in deepening the mutual understanding and friendship, ASEAN deputy Secretary General for Community and Corporate Affairs AKP Mochtan said here on Aug. 22.

Xu honored with top global translator's award
2014-08-24 12:32
When Xu Yuanchong, born in 1921, stood up from a podium seat with the assistance of a few helpful hands to exit the hall where he had just delivered a speech on translation, hundreds in the audience all sat quietly, looking at his movements with respect and affection, and no one left the room until he was out of sight.

Chengdu to host UNESCO creative cities network conference
2014-08-24 12:24
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2014 Chengdu Conference will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan province Sept 26 to 29.

Culture Insider: 7 things you may not know about End of Heat
2014-08-22 16:55
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. End of Heat, the 14th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 23 and ends on Sep 8.

The Second China (Zhengzhou) International Street Dance Contest held
2014-08-22 16:40
On Aug 18-20, the Second China (Zhengzhou) International Street Dance Contest was held in Zhengzhou, Henan province.

Books in bloom
2014-08-22 10:07
The 10th installment of the wildly successful Shanghai Book Fair has just come to a close.

China, Mongolia vow to enhance cultural exchanges
2014-08-22 09:42
China and Mongolia on Thursday pledged to further promote bilateral cultural and people-to-people exchanges in the years to come.

'Happy Chinese New Year' symphonic works collection campaign underway
2014-08-21 17:49
The Ministry of Culture launched “Happy Chinese New Year - symphonic works collection campaign” to build a platform for exchange between Chinese contemporary music and the world.

China and South Africa co-signed the memorandum of understanding of the reciprocal cultural
2014-08-21 17:17
On Aug 15, deputy minister of the Cultural Ministry Ding Wei met with the deputy minister of South African Ministry of Arts and Culture, Mabudafhasi, during his state visit to South Africa

"Chinese Culture Journey" kicked off in Jingdezhen
2014-08-21 16:55
Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province is the famous ceramic city of China. It is known as one of China's four famous towns from the Ming and Qing dynasties
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Tempting Yunnan cuisine
 

Zigui, home of great poet Qu Yuan
 

Souvenir stamps issued to mark 15th founding anniversary of Macao SAR
 
 

Colorful castles of stone in Pingtan
 

Old fashioned tea house seen in Anhui
 

Beautiful snow-covered Great Wall
 

Ancient poetry depicted by painters
 

 
 

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Qinghai Handmade Tibetan Carpet on display in Beijing
   
 

Art
  · Breathtaking!  
     
 

·Chinese avant-garde artist hold solo exhibition in NYC

·Yuanmingyuan beast heads on show in Shandong

·Ningbo teacher uses Chinese art to reach foreign students

  
 

Custom
  · People learn Flower Drum Dance in E China's Anhui  
     
 

·A small tea leaf contains a great culture

·Girl practices shadowboxing , sword dance

·Dynamic Macao a competitive tourism destination

  
 

Collection
  · Contemporary and modern Chinese painting masters' highest-price works in 2014  
     
 

·Auction with a Chinese heart

·Chinese collector buys violin with sky high price

·Yearender: highlights of horse-related arts in 2014