It had been a search that had gripped the world and hogged the headlines, but almost 20 days later, the fear and trepidation finally came to an abrupt end. Hope was brutally killed off with a terse statement that offered no closure.
The growing appetite of music fans worldwide helped drive trade revenue growth in most major music markets in 2013, with overall digital revenues growing 4.3 percent.
Shanghai Concert Hall's recent announcement that it would add the German brand "Sennheiser" to its name has sparked dispute in the city's musical circle.
The War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) was a dark period in history, and the complex politics of China over the past century means many who fought bravely to expel the invading army were forgotten. Li Yang reports from Yunnan about the special place the National Martyr Cemetery there has in the hearts of the local people.
From a curved roof made of timber inspired by a Chinese hat to disaster-relief shelters crafted from cardboard tubes, Shigeru Ban's designs have won wide acclaim - and now the Pritzker Prize. Associated Press reports in New York.
The World Cultural Forum (Taihu, China), on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, will go to Paris on March 31 and April 1 for its sessions this year.
As a former champion runner back in the United Kingdom a few years ago - OK, many years ago - I learned the importance of timing. I didn't have to be a Usain Bolt wannabe to realize that you can lose a middle-distance race by one hundredth of a second, just as easily as a sprinter can in 100 meters. My friends and acquaintances would race to say that it's a shame that my recognition of the tyranny of the stopwatch did not stretch to a respect for the clock, since I was frequently late for meetings. My excuse remains that winning or losing by a hairsbreadth meant that I needed a bit more latitude off the track.
Alina Y. Qiu has come a long way since stumbling into the shoes of a producer by accident. She shares her views on combining Chinese and Hollywood productions with Liu Wei.
Former factories in Shanghai are set to be transformed into a cultural and entertainment center that aims to be a hub of creative life in the city.
Li Santai is famous in Liuzhou city of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region for his collection of nearly 50,000 rationing coupons, a hobby he cultivated since the 1960s.
Li Fengting gets excited when he talks about Africa. He has formed profound feelings for the continent over the past decade.
Electronic cigarettes may not help people quit smoking, a new study suggests. But experts say broader research is key, Andrew M. Seaman reports in New York.
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