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Collector's generosity gives porcelain lovers rare historical treat

[2015-10-27 08:42]

More than 30 years ago, Chen Guozhen, 68, an entrepreneur and private collector from Yuyao, in Zhejiang province, started to collect porcelain made at the Yue kiln, an ancient production hub in his hometown.

Art fete showcases close bonds with Mongolia

[2015-10-27 08:42]

In his lithography works of the late 1980s, Su Xinping, 55, focused on the life of the Mongolian ethnic group, particularly on the mentality of people living in the grasslands.

Citrus appeal

[2015-10-27 08:42]

A new career late in life has brought a bounty of extraordinary fresh oranges to eager consumers, Liu Zhihua reports.

A chip off the old block

[2015-10-27 08:42]

With a hint of thyme here and a little fugue of garlic there, guest chef Jean-Marc Boyer weaves his South-of-France magic in the shadow of the Forbidden City.

Eat Beat

[2015-10-27 08:42]

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No time for solo

[2015-10-27 08:42]

Four star musicians put their talents to work in a group instead of pursuing individual careers. They tell Chen Nan why chamber music excites them.

Ancient meets modern in dramatic show

[2015-10-27 08:42]

Wu Na is a master of the guqin, a plucked seven-string Chinese instrument from the zither family with a history of more than 3,000 years. Pichet Klunchun is a master of khon, or the Thai classical mask dance, which started in the Ayutthaya era (1350-1767).