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Sinologists discuss art, literature and ... cricket fighting

[2013-12-05 07:14]

When Sinologists get together, they don't just talk about museums and artifacts.

A delayed release

[2013-12-04 07:22]

Many things can change in four years, such as the host country of the Olympic Games and the price of Beijing's houses.

Maybe it is too early a conclusion to make, but I think Ning Hao could be a film auteur who has his own signature. People often misunderstand the term for self-centered directors, but it actually refers to those who succeed in the commercial system and converse with viewers with genre films. They make pictures that bear their unique mark. Johnnie To from Hong Kong, for example, is a film auteur.

Q&A

[2013-12-04 07:22]

If you could talk to a late master in your field, who would it be and why?

Canada connection

[2013-12-04 07:22]

A new museum celebrates three generations of missionaries who came to Sichuan province in the late 19th century. Huang Zhiling and He Juntian collect the stories in Sichuan.

Stories behind the dances add spice to cultural competition

[2013-12-04 07:22]

Yes, they still warp their bodies to unbelievable shapes, gyrate for a full minute without losing balance, lift up their partners and spin them overhead. But when it comes to folk-dance competitions, there is something else to watch for.

A new hope

[2013-12-04 07:22]

Medical programs are helping HIV-infected women give birth to healthy babies. Liu Zhihua investigates the challenges facing these new mothers and their families.

Shift in focus for public health

[2013-12-04 07:22]

The country's first national-level translational medicine center will be established in Shanghai to promote health benefits for individuals and communities.

Keep moving, stay healthy

[2013-12-04 07:22]

A generally active life, even without regular exercise sessions, was tied to better heart health and greater longevity in a study of older Swedes.

Marriage of a life time

[2013-12-03 07:33]

Shanghai does not lack fancy photo studios competing for young customers with avant-garde fashion styles.

600 Million in the Wild Blue Yonder

[2013-12-03 07:33]

According to the latest statistics from Xinhua News Agency, there are 600 million Internet users in China, or four out of every 10 Chinese clicking away everyday on e-mails, social media or the Net.