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Spring Festival ushers in fierce film rivalry

[2015-02-19 10:09]

Up to eight Chinese homegrown films will be shown on the first day of the Lunar New Year, making the seven-day holiday one of the most competitive period ever in China's film industry.

What we shouldn't do at the gym

[2015-02-19 06:49]

In the new year, many people may want to get fit and lose that festive season weight. Body-building can be an excellent way to do this, because managing your health comes before everything else.

Staying connected away from home

[2015-02-18 10:52]

Overseas Chinese make do with local events to celebrate. As their most significant holiday of the year, Spring Festival is always a time for family reunions by Chinese people across the globe.

Classic food on China's long-distance trains

[2015-02-18 07:00]

When traveling a long distance by train, most Chinese passengers prefer to bring their own food to eat in the carriage. Over time, some foods have stood out as top choices on the train.

East-West chic

[2015-02-17 07:50]

Ever since the silk trade between China and the Roman Empire blossomed in the late first and early second centuries, China has been a rich source of inspiration for the West.

Expensive imperial seals of China

[2015-02-17 07:23]

The imperial seal represents the highest power of the country in ancient China. Let’s have a look at some of the expensive Qing imperial seals that have have gone under the hammer at auctions.

Documentary on China a hit in South Korea

[2015-02-16 11:07]

The seven-episode documentary, Super China, won hearts and ratings over 10 percent in South Korea and is praised as the "encyclopedia" on China.

Temple fairs remain a firm favorite

[2015-02-16 07:42]

Temple fairs, or miaohui, are said to hail back to ancient days.Despite more and more young people turning their back on tradition, temple fairs remain a favorite event during Spring Festival.

Spring Festival celebration in Istanbul

[2015-02-15 10:05]

"Night of Beijing, Happy Chinese New Year" traditional cultural performance was held by the Chinese Ministry of Culture in Istanbul on Friday.Paper cutting and Wushu were included in the show.

Ding'aozai: A cat-theme street in Xiamen

[2015-02-15 09:27]

Thanks to an urban renewal plan, Ding'aozai, once known as an age-old quarter of the city, has become a theme street on cat culture and a spot worth a visit.The street is popular with both children and adults.

No pain, no glamour

[2015-02-14 08:03]

In a small, 10-square-meter room, a dozen women wearing heavy makeup and short dresses rest on chairs. Cosmetics, food and clothes are scattered on tables around them.

Spring Festival customs in literature

[2015-02-14 09:49]

Cao Xueqin’s book A Dream of the Red Mansions, provides a good look at how a noble family in feudal China celebrated the Lunar New Year.

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