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'Curse' of the sheep Year-Really?

[2015-02-07 09:12]

Legend has it that people with the sheep as their zodiac sign will lead difficult lives. 10 people tell how being a 'sheep' affects their lives, and whether the Zodiac animal actually brings bad luck.

Regaling the world with music

[2015-02-07 07:40]

Chen is a much sought-after performer and composer. He has won numerous awards and accolades, proof of his love for the piano, which perhaps is matched only by his passion for charity.

Gift guide for the Chinese New Year

[2015-02-07 09:20]

Heading home? Why not take a little bit of Shanghai with you to treat your friends and family. From the Chongming hairy crab, spiced broad beans to Shanghai's Cha Siu, there has to be one to impress.

China's best-known deliveryman

[2015-02-06 07:51]

A courier has won superstar fame since he rang the NYSE bell on behalf of e-commerce titan Alibaba Group. He explains how he hopes to employ his celebrity to expand his charity work.

On the way home

[2015-02-06 07:20]

Freezing rain closes a mountainside highway in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture in Guizhou province, forcing people returning for Spring Festival to hike home.

New faces for Spring Festival Gala

[2015-02-05 07:12]

China Central Television announced it will double the number of hosts for this year's Spring Festival Gala. The eight-people team will include the gala's first Uygur host, 32-year-old Nigmat Rehman.

Ming and Qing jewelers' exquisite craft

[2015-02-05 07:14]

The Ming and Qing dynasties are seen as the most prestigious times for gold- and silverware in Chinese history. Let’s see some of the most beautiful pieces.

Blast from the past

[2015-02-04 07:29]

For many Chinese born before the 1980s, traditional picture books, or lianhuanhua, are part of childhood memories. In an attempt to revive the lost format, Romance of the Three Kingdoms was reprinted.

Culture Insider: Start of Spring

[2015-02-03 16:13]

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, begins this year on Feb 4 and ends on Feb 18.

Apps cut down wait at restaurants

[2015-02-03 08:07]

Busy Chinese restaurants are using smartphone apps to cut down on long lines, waiters can text or call guests automatically through the app when a customer's table is ready.

Ancient artifacts about sheep

[2015-02-03 07:00]

Ancient people regarded the sheep as a mild-tempered and auspicious animal,many artifacts in ancient times were decorated with sheep patterns.

Hit reinvigorates Tiger Mountain

[2015-02-02 07:41]

A vestige of an earlier era has spawned a new work of tremendous popularity, offering a second look at a special type of art that existed solely for the sake of politics. Raymond Zhou reports.

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