Fans of the popular British period drama Downton Abbey can visit a number of sites depicted in the TV series about life among the upper crust early last century.
At the end of 1991, 27-year-old Yu Long had just finished his studies at the Berlin Hochschule der Kunste and was appointed chief conductor of the China Central Opera House.
Irish writer James Joyce's classic modernist novel Ulysses is often called the world's most difficult-to-read book. But it may be easy for Chinese audiences to understand its essence by watching a play based on it.
Li Yinhe has been leading the life of a pioneer in more ways than one. For one, she is China's No.1 sexologist - at least in terms of name recognition - and she is also frequently in the headlines because of many other things.
I walk past two women who are having a pop-up fashion show, modeling the contents of their designer shopping bags for each other right on the sidewalk. I enjoy their giggles, but I can't understand a word of what they say.
Is a Hermes scarf expensive? Yes, as a luxury brand, it's a pricey accessory. But after watching how the item is made, you might think the price is reasonable.
Idili silk has been worn by people in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for nearly 3,000 years. But for those outside of the region, the fabric was largely unknown until a recent fashion show in Beijing.
Not many female Chinese singer-songwriters have made a career abroad before making their mark in the domestic market. Few have been able to break into the scene overnight with an eccentric music style. And few have had the audacity to withdraw from the limelight at the peak of her career. Long Kuan has done all of the above and more.
Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin has announced his first studio album in four years as he promised an active 2015.
Confucius said: "At 50, I know the will of heaven; at 60, my ears are attuned; at 70, I follow my heart's desire without crossing the line."
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