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China's bard?
2013-10-22 16:23
Cao Xueqin may have the status of Shakespeare in China, but translating that stature abroad is another matter.

Rank level for conspicuous spenders
2013-10-21 10:24
A new term for the filthy rich sums up the uncomfortable relationship China has with its newfound wealth.

West's Mao obsession long irrelevant
2013-10-17 10:56
When my cousin, born after 1980, got married a few years ago, she chose her wedding photo album a combination of veiled wedding gown, cheongsam, and military uniform.

Seniors' Day mooted as national holiday
2013-10-15 10:35
The Chinese public was engaged in a heated discussion Sunday over the necessity to make Seniors' Day, which fell on Sunday, a national holiday with a day off, as a new law had stipulated that adult children should visit their parents regularly.

'Fan films' are ruining the movie industry
2013-10-15 10:28
Recently, there were reports that E-E Media, which produces Super Boy, Hunan TV's popular singing contest, is planning to shoot a film about this year's Super Boy.

It's not thought, but cash, that counts
2013-10-12 10:00
A crucial part of a modern Chinese wedding obliges guests to hand over money.

Toward humane geriatrics
2013-10-12 09:28
China needs to take immediate action to ensure that the rising number of senior citizens lead a life free of violence and abuse

In Bali, they relax in local fashions
2013-10-09 10:46
After falling out of favor during the global economic turmoil, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's propensity for dressing up its leaders in "silly shirts" returned with gusto on Monday as Indonesia's guitar-strumming president led a stylish parade of Balinese design.

Education key to realizing dream
2013-10-09 10:45
At the beginning of the new academic year, the percentage of rural students in Peking University's undergraduate courses was 14 percent.

Gourmet renaissance in Beijing's hutongs
2013-10-08 13:34
In Beijing’s traditional hutong alleyways, many old courtyards and houses are getting a face lift these days. Hutongs became increasingly rare as the city modernized, but now they’re making a strong comeback desired by locals, expats and foodies alike.

No crisis of character
2013-10-08 11:05
With the television schedules packed with singing contests and other talent shows, Hero of Hanzi could not fail to stand out. Rather than attempting to find the next big thing, however, this hit show is focused on preserving and promoting an old treasure: Chinese characters.

Manchu language losing speakers: linguists
2013-10-05 16:35
Once the tongue of China's Qing Dynasty imperial family, the Manchu language is now on the verge of extinction due to a lack of speakers, linguists warned.
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