"Fashion show" was an unknown term in the People's Republic of China until Italian-born French fashion designer Pierre Cardin brought a collection of clothes to a catwalk in the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing in 1979, a year after the country adopted its reform and opening-up policy.
A veteran South Korean broadcast journalist, who even as a student was interested in China, has produced a documentary titled Super China, which has set a viewing record in South Korea and has become popular with Chinese netizens.
The curtain will fall on the National People's Congress on Sunday, and deputies will follow the annual routine of visiting Tian'anmen Square to take souvenir photographs. The top five squares in China in terms of area are:
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China is "closely watching" Japan's policy agenda and stances this year related to history, according to a senior Chinese diplomat.
Foreign visitors are sometimes confused by hilarious or unfortunate translations on signs in public areas in China.
Chinese courts will continue to fight terrorism-related crimes and sentence attackers strictly this year to ensure national security and stability, the country's top court said on Thursday.
Violence against parallel traders and mainland visitors in Hong Kong has triggered widespread concern among academics and even the most radical faction in the opposition camp.
One of the joys of living in China for me is the opportunity it gives to pursue a long-standing interest in Sichuan cooking.
Item from March 13, 1995, in China Daily: China's Chen Lu waves to the crowd after receiving her gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday. Chen edged out France's Surya Bonaly.
Beijing will ban smoking in all public spaces including office buildings, bars and public transport vehicles starting from June. Violators will be fined up to 200 yuan ($33).
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