Rock 'n' roll diplomacy for Beijing's Carsick Cars

When it comes to major events that celebrate Chinese culture, organizers tend to go with the obvious: Terracotta Warriors? Check. Shaolin monks? Check. Ubiquitous red decorations? Check.

Memories of groundbreaking artist

Toward the end of the Spring Festival celebrations, China was in the spotlight-in the London art world. On New Bond Street at Sotheby's contemporary art sale, three bidders vied for a red canvas Mao by Andy Warhol, from 1973, which eventually made $12.7 million-nearly 20 times what it last went for at auction in 2000.

Museum show abounds in horse tales

Of all the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, the horse is the animal that the people feel the greatest connection to.

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Maestro's first visit

Force of nature A Native

His drum is like thunder. His rattle is refreshing rain. His voice? Lightning! And his flute is the essence of the wind.

Music comes first in banker's world

Derek Han visited Beijing recently and was busy with two major events. The established Chinese-American pianist performed at the National Center for the Performing Arts, playing pieces by Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin. He also gave a speech about the future role of the Chinese yuan as a world reserve currency, at the office of China Securities Journal, a newspaper under Xinhua News Agency.

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Canadian rocker comes to capital

Tea with heart

Yu Ning believes that handmade tea can store memories between people and nature.

Oooo, ahhh, it's time for food porn

Social media has changed the way we eat. The first thing many of us do when the platters are laid on the table is whip out our smartphones and start taking photographs.

New Bronze age

A very rare Chinese bronze owl-headed ritual wine vessel dating to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771-221 BC) will be auctioned at Sotheby's on March 18.

Bowls hold historic journey

The US State Department in Foggy Bottom may look like just another boring office building, yet few people realize that inside, 42 rooms on the seventh and eighth floors have been transformed into the style of early American houses and are used by the president, vice-president and secretary of state to receive foreign officials in homespun elegance and style.