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Back in the picture
When photographer Hei Ming looks at pictures taken in front of the Tian'anmen Rostrum in the 1960s and now, one thing in particular strikes him. Photos taken during the "cultural revolution" (1966-76) often show people holding small books of quotations from former Chairman Mao Zedong, a daily necessity at that time.
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Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
A group of prehistoric mammals team up to save one of their friends from dinosaurs in this 3D animated film.
Old eatery's new creations
To mark the 145th anniversary of its founding, Peking roast duck giant Quanjude's oldest branch at Qianmen introduces a new set of dishes for summer.
With Moritz Fischer
Food has long been a key ingredient to Moritz Fischer's life ever since he was a young boy.
Veteran trouble-shooter

Stephen C.T. Hsu, 63, calls himself a "problem solver". But when the head of the Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macao Center describes his everyday work, it's clear he knows the devil is in the details.

Simply gorge-ous
Sunshades and sun lotion are indispensable for any trip in summer, but not for visitors to Bailixia Gorge. This forest park in Laishui county, Hebei province, is just three hours by train from Beijing.
Seven days
Beijing:Magic Meng hits a high note
director Meng Jinghui makes magic come true in his first musical, Murder in the Hanging Garden, in a dramatic way.The first run of the show in Beijing last month was sold out and the second run, currently at the Citycomb Theater, is still attracting young theater fans.
Perfecting your poolside figure

Pilates, pole dancing and Burlesque instructor Jenevieve Chang (co-founder of Shanghai Blush www.shanghaiblush.com.cn) shares her tips for getting in shape this swimsuit season on her website.