Laboring over art
2011-06-06 09:32:33
A pipeline maintenance worker in Qingdao, Shandong province, is preparing his personal exhibition
Raising dragons from the water
2011-06-03 07:46:17
With the Dragon Boat Festival just around the corner, Shangjiao village is a scene of hustle and bustle.
9-year-old crazy about cross-country motor racing
2011-06-01 18:44:33
A 9-year-old motor-racing enthusiast received professional training for a few years before he became a motorcycle racer and took part in eight stops in the sport's national tournament.
Someone older, someone new
2011-05-31 07:25:21
The first time she was to perform in front of the gathered seniors, 9-year-old Xue Tingting was too shy to sing the Shaoxing Opera she had learned, and even cried a little.
Hope rises from ashes
2011-05-27 08:03:59
When news finally came that he had won his seven-year-old lawsuit, Chen Jiusong showed little sign of being thrilled.
Nanny recalls tending to the heads of state
2011-05-24 08:01:41
As a nanny and domestic helper for five decades, Ouyang Huanyan has cleaned up after some pretty big hitters.
Woman cuts own belly in self-performed surgery
2011-05-24 07:49:31
Rather than pay medical bills, a Chinese woman cut into her own belly with a kitchen knife to relieve herself of fluid congestion.
Potala Palace's new guardian devoted to his job
2011-05-23 15:19:18
Five months after being appointed chief administration officer of the Potala Palace in Tibet, Qungda still feels the heavy weight of responsibility.
Award-winning Tibetan author tells redemption story
2011-05-23 14:23:53
In a strange dream, Nyandrak saw his deceased wife suffering endlessly in hell for her past sins, unable to become reincarnated.
Cakes fit for a US president come to China
2011-05-22 15:12:51
Chinese consumers will be served with supreme pastries that had been made for state guests in the White House as the former pastry chef of the US president's residence brings his sweet bakery formula to China.
Sold on science
2011-05-22 07:59:56
Norwegian grandmother has better things to do than quietly skiing off into retirement, Alexandra Leyton Espinoza discovers.
After State, Li sets seal on art world
2011-05-21 08:08:22
A large-scale solo art show featuring seal-cutting and calligraphy by Li Lanqing, former vice-premier of the State Council, opened on May 20 at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing.