The Westin Singapore is back, at a coveted location not far from where it first commanded attention in the Lion City. It is difficult to resist the glamour of Singapore with its fine cuisine, shopping, sightseeing and the famous integrated resorts with their casinos.
Celebrity Chinese pianist Lang Lang was in his hotel room in Rome on the phone to Lars Ulrich, drummer in heavy metal band Metallica, when he made a promise.
To better manage the nation's fine art storage, the Ministry of Culture has started a census of collections at all State-owned art institutions nationwide. The census will stretch until the end of 2016.
Wang Yuja is late to the interview. Before my turn, China Central Television's camera has been waiting outside her dressing room backstage at the National Center for the Performing Arts.
Monkeys frolic on trees. Tigers stroll in the mountains. Carp swim in water. Giant pandas and red pandas rest beside transparent lakes. These intricate figures-as well as people in traditional Chinese attire-come to life on the satin and colorful threads of Shu embroidery.
If the Four Horsemen had ridden out of the gloom that surrounded Beijing recently, few people would have been surprised. It did seem the End of Days for many, as the PM2.5 index broke past the 500 mark and the capital city was shrouded in the worst smog it had experienced in so many years.
The majority of the ethnic Miao people live in Guizhou province, where their ancient lore called the Jia (or Jaxlil in the Miao language) has been passed down through generations.
An old proverb says: "Pride goeth before a fall." However, I never really knew what it meant until my trip to the museum.
When it comes to Chinese movies, foreign audiences know kung fu heroes, such as Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Jet Li. But that's about it, according to a report by the Academy for International Communication of Chinese Culture.
She's battled tough opponents and sometimes her own fractious ego for years, but tennis star Li Na is finally feeling at ease with her game, her celebrity role in the spotlight and what it takes to be a role model off court.
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