Tibetan tongue

Pu Tsering, a good-natured primary school teacher, is very strict when it comes to the Tibetan language.

Caring Liuzhou woman shines as role model for all ages

While they say God helps those who help themselves, Zhang Xiu-ping's philosophy is simpler.

Quanzhou charms

Many travelers visiting East China's Fujian province head straight for Xiamen, a seaside city widely regarded as the area's biggest tourist draw. But nearby Quanzhou, packed with culture and history, is just as worthy of your time.

'East Asia City of Culture' title will boost tourism

Fujian province's Quanzhou city is widely known for its UNESCO status as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Now the ancient port city has a new tag to be proud of.

Diamond is Tiffany's best friend

A big yellow diamond is the talk of the town in Beijing.

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The scourge of bombastic bloggers

A few days ago, Wang Mudi, a television host in Guangdong province, accompanied his girlfriend to the hospital. The nurse did an extremely sloppy job putting her on a drip. It took her four attempts to properly inject the needle. All the while she was carrying on a casual conversation with a colleague.

Museum catches up with technology

In an exhibition hall of the Nanjing Municipal Museum, Wang Xiaoqi is squatting down with her cellphone while scanning the barcode of a porcelain vase.

Heritage on a plate

China has a rich food culture, with many dishes nationally famous and part of the country's intangible cultural heritage. However, none of them has made it on UNESCO's list. Industry experts have been preparing material about Chinese cooking techniques and traditional banquets, hoping to make a breakthrough application next year.

Vinexpo set for record May show in Hong Kong

Tipple Talk | Mike Peters

Noodles a foodie's bright spot in Nanjing

Long before we left on the high-speed train, friends were telling us exactly where and what to eat in Nanjing. Their advice came tinged with passion and nostalgia as they eagerly shared favorite foods and places to dine.

Le Meridien launches the Three 'C's

Branding a hotel in a competitive market such as China is a challenge, and it needs wit and wisdom to think up unique selling points that will persuade guests to come.