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Artist Liu Linghua, whose oil paintings are famous for depicting scenes and figures from Peking opera, has captured the admiration of both the general public and craftsmen. One of his masterpieces, Roses in a Chinese Mansion, is a perfect example.

Beautiful barossa

[2010-08-15 08:10]

Iconic wines, gourmet food producers, panoramic scenery and travel-friendly weather. These are just some of the reasons the Barossa Valley attracts hordes of thirsty and hungry travelers each year. It is a major wine-producing region 60 kilometers northeast of Adelaide, a mere hop away in the vastness that is Australia. In the distant days when the country was still a fledgling colony, the fertile soils and ample rivers of the Barossa attracted immigrants from both Britain and Germany. Other European settlers also arrived ?including one of the most famous names in Australian winemaking, the Seppelts from Poland.

Central Perk memories

[2010-08-15 08:10]

There is a coffee house in Beijing's Chaowai SOHO that looks as if it was teleported from the Friends set. In fact, China Daily has videos on its website showing the American sitcom fans scrambling to get there for a piece of action, dreaming of meeting their versions of Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler.

Departure gate

[2010-08-15 08:10]

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From the press

[2010-08-13 07:57]

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Outshining the rest

[2010-08-13 07:57]

Since its debut in October 2006, at the annual China Luxury Summit in Shanghai, the famous painting, The Drunken Beauty, has made many appearances at various national luxury exhibitions, together with other works of art from masters such as Picasso, Van Gough and Monet.