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Culture Insider: Taboos in gift-giving

[2015-02-02 07:00]

According to Chinese culture, there are some taboos which you should bear in mind when you choose gifts for others. As the Chinese New Year is drawing near, let's review these taboos.

Chinese drama 'Amber' staged in Germany

[2015-02-01 07:14]

Actor Zhang Yicheng (L) and actress Liu Shuang perform in the drama "Amber", directed by Chinese director Meng Jinghui, at Thalia Theater, in Hamburg, Germany, on Jan. 29, 2015.

Yimakan Shadow Play performed in Harbin

[2015-02-01 08:15]

The Yimakan Shadow Play is preformed in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang province. The Yimakan Shadow Play integrates Hezhe Yimakan and Wangkui Shadow Puppetry.

No Chemicals in his strawberries

[2015-01-31 10:12]

Wang Mian, 33, closely examines a crop of tomatoes growing inside a vast greenhouse in a Beijing suburb. The tomatoes are a healthy green, and some have started turning red.

New wave of startups fish users with apps

[2015-01-31 09:15]

After having failed in starting a web business twice in the past 10 years, 34-year-old Wang Liang dipped his toes into the mobile Internet business.

No rush for Swiss watches in mainland

[2015-01-30 13:54]

There has not been much difference in sales of Swiss watches in Chinese mainland since the Swiss franc's surge, though dealers in Hong Kong and Singapore have reported a rush of business.

Chinese cities among 2015 travel hot spots

[2015-01-30 09:32]

Chengdu and Shanghai are among "52 places to go in 2015" recommended by The New York Times. The list will be published in Chinese around Chinese New Year.

China plans media rating system

[2015-01-29 14:16]

China's media watchdog SARFT says it is looking into providing rating systems for television series. Controversial works may be aired on designated channels and at later time periods.

Actress sad over cleavage cuts in hit TV drama

[2015-01-29 07:32]

"It felt pretty weird," was how Hong Kong actress Chau Hoi Mei responded when asked about her opinion on cuts to The Empress of China.

Pole dancing in China draws rising numbers

[2015-01-28 07:37]

Pole dancing is growing in popularity in China, where it's regarded as a good form of exercise with an image far removed from the sleazy activity associated with seedy nightclubs in the West.

These graffiti disappeared from cities

[2015-01-28 07:00]

As business develops and land values become higher, there is less and less urban canvas for graffiti lovers to paint their drawings. Let's review some well-known areas where graffiti is faced with obliteration.

Art gallery invites visitors to spot the fake

[2015-01-27 14:45]

The Dulwich Picture Gallery in London is set to open the exhibition Made in China: A Doug Fishbone Project that invites the public to question their understanding and appreciation of real and fake art.

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