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Rallying cry

[2014-10-29 07:12]

A 33-year-old blogger has become a proud voice reflecting the dreams of a new generation of Chinese, attracting fans and critics along the way, Xing Yi reports.

Brief Chaplin bio captures essence of 'the Tramp'

[2014-10-29 07:12]

In 1914, Keystone Studios released two short films that gave a world marching to war a reason to laugh.

Branson talks leadership, telling stories

[2014-10-29 07:12]

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, 64, is best-known for starting and operating business ventures under the Virgin Group, but he is also a prolific author.

Palace souvenirs selling hot

[2014-10-28 07:27]

The Palace Museum in Beijing is drawing attention from the public for its avant-garde souvenirs. The most widely discussed item is a set of stereo earphones that resembles a string of pearls. The design mimics chaozhu, which was worn by high-ranking officials attending royal court during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) .

Face of change

[2014-10-28 07:27]

Chinese architect Ma Yansong's new book, Shanshui City, shows the philosophy behind his designs. Sun Yuanqing reports.

Fashion update

[2014-10-28 07:27]

Canali presents new collection

Swarovski, Galeries Lafayette to bring 'sparkling' Christmas to China

[2014-10-28 07:27]

Christmas might be two months away but Beijing has already gotten into the festive mood.

Jade is his trade

[2014-10-28 07:27]

Wang Junyi is sharing his artwork to show that the greenstone is more than just a mark of nobility. Deng Zhangyu reports.

Paris' Picasso museum reopens after costly, controversial expansion

[2014-10-28 07:27]

A top-level firing, harsh words from the artist's son, delays and a huge budget overrun - Paris' Picasso museum reopened its doors on Oct 25 amid the fallout from a fraught $71-million renovation.

Art beat ... finger on the pulse

[2014-10-28 07:27]

SHANGHAI

Theater of life

[2014-10-27 07:45]

People attending the ongoing show Encore Wutai Mountain can get lost as soon as they enter the theater. They don't walk into the auditorium - they walk into a winding space that evokes the bedroom of your childhood, the classroom of high school and the dormitory at college, with the repeated recordings of parents' reminders, teachers' words and conversations between first-time lovers.

Meng challenges audiences with Brecht's play

[2014-10-27 07:45]

A Chinese director pulls together a cast of Australian actors to perform a German play in English. It would attract theatergoers in any of their home countries, and soon audiences in Beijing and Shanghai will get their turn to see it.

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