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Taoist complex to get major renovation

[2015-04-03 07:32]

A major renovation project on a key Taoist historical relic in the center of Beijing was launched on Thursday by the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City.

Terracotta army on display in Denmark

[2015-04-03 07:32]

An exhibition featuring China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang and his terracotta army kicked off on Wednesday in Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark.

Money collected illegally in name of religion at nonreligious venues

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Authorities have launched a three-year campaign targeting the illegal collection of funds at nonreligious venues, after a number of scenic spots nationwide were found to have accepted donations in the name of religious activities.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will pay an official visit to China from next Tuesday to Friday.

Opera troupes struggle to avoid final curtain

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Opera performer Zhang Fanghua retired from a troupe in Heibei province three years ago when she reached the age of 50 - but she is working harder than ever.

Bangzi facts

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Hebei Bangzi Opera is the main type of drama in Hebei province and was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in May 2006.

Greek classic promotes Chinese art

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Performances have received warm welcome and generous praise from theater critics in West, star says

Manchu a window into forgotten past

[2015-04-03 07:32]

A bereaved emperor who condemned his son to a life of confinement, a bright prince entangled in a deadly political struggle, and a long-gone royal mansion that stood witness to all the love, hate and sadness - Yan Chongnian would have had no chance to uncover this distant past if he did not "hold the key".

Long journey on foot changes salesman's life

[2015-04-03 07:32]

After walking for 154 days from Nanjing to Tibet with 4,000 yuan ($646), Hu Jian has become an social media celebrity.

Around China

[2015-04-03 07:32]

Henan

Hopes still high as graduation nears

[2015-04-02 07:44]

With a record 7.49 million students graduating from China's universities and colleges in July, the job market is expected to be fierce. However, the majority of prospective graduates have not slashed their job expectations, according to a recent survey.

Hong Kong, Taiwan seek to join AIIB

[2015-04-02 07:44]

Hong Kong and Taiwan have applied to join the Beijing-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, although their status in the organization after joining is still pending and could only be decided after the charter of the institution is settled.

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