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Tibet's intangible heritage well-protected: official
2014-08-14 09:43
The Chinese government's efforts to preserve intangible heritage in Tibet and other ethnic regions have proven effective, said sources at the first Tibet development forum Wednesday.

Chinese film fans mourn for star
2014-08-13 15:30
Tributes poured in from Chinese film lovers on Tuesday after the death of US actor and comedian Robin Williams at his home in California. The 63-year-old is thought to have committed suicide.

Ancient rock carvings discovered
2014-08-13 15:24
Two groups of Song Dynasty's tombs were discovered in Dazu district, Chongqing, in late July. Lots of exquisite rock carvings were found inside the tombs.

China Imperial Examination Museum opens
2014-08-13 14:15
Ever wonder how ancient Chinese took a "college entrance exam"? Now a special museum on China's Imperial Examination is open in Nanjing, Jiangsu province.

6th Luxun Literary Prize announced in Beijing
2014-08-13 13:57
On Monday, the results of the 6th Luxun Literary Prize was unveiled in Beijing. While most of the awards were handed out to those writers favored to win, the zero votes famous writer A Lai received in the literary reportage category came as a huge surprise.

Neolithic jade relics displayed in Shandong
2014-08-13 11:12
About 300 pieces of jade artifacts are now on show at the Shandong Museum, in Jinan, capital city of Shandong

Chinese Culture Week shines Tunisia
2014-08-13 10:46
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tunisia, the Sino-Arab Silk Road trip “Chinese Culture Week” is being held Aug 8 to 14 by the Chinese Ministry of Culture.

China Influence-Young Director Competition kicks off
2014-08-13 10:13
The China Influence-Young Director Competition was launched in Beijing on Aug 7.

Graffiti artists paint on street walls in Xinjiang
2014-08-12 16:36
An international graffiti contest is held in Karamay, China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, August 7, 2014.

Museum in Nanjing displays relics from six dynasties
2014-08-12 16:28
Nanjing, as "the ancient capital of six dynasties", has established a museum displaying artifacts from the ancient Wu, Jin, Song, Qi, Liang and Chen dynasties from the early 3rd century to the end of 6th century.

Top 8 Chinese treasures in Japanese collection
2014-08-12 16:12
The following are some Chinese treasures that were taken to Japan.

Chinese NGO seeks return of ancient relic from Japan
2014-08-12 16:03
In a unprecedented move, a Chinese non-governmental organization recently made an appeal to the Japanese royal family, asking it to return a relic that was looted by the Japanese forces from China more than a century ago, reported Beijing News.
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