The art of celebrity

Famous folks like Jack Ma attract a lot of cash when their paintings are sold at charity auctions. 'Real' painters sometimes are less than thrilled, Deng Zhangyu reports.

Porcelain works glow in Nanchang museum

While the exhibits at Nanchang Porcelain Painting Museum in suburban Nanchang in East China's Jiangxi province may impress each visitor with their elegance, they are also likely to evoke childhood memories among many visitors, especially the elderly.

Painting: A bright spot in the night

Viewed as a leading artist of his generation, Jia Aili's works often feature a pessimistic palette and a dark vision that he, however, interprets as the meaning of hope. Beijing-based Jia, 36, conveyed the same message, but in vibrant colors this time, in support of the Special Olympics, which are organized to better the life of people with mental disabilities.

Lion's roar

Hard pill to swallow?

A Chinese scientist winning the Nobel Prize for an anti-malarial drug based on an ancient remedy has rekindled the debate about traditional Chinese medicine.

Festival gift for Wagner fans in China

Erl is a small village in the northern part of Tyrol, Austria, which is more renowned for its cows than for double bass. But every summer, opera lovers - especially fans of the German composer Richard Wagner - from all over the world flock to the village for its Tyrol Festival, which is conducted by maestro Gustav Kuhn.

To russia, with love

China's northern neighbor is cashing in on 'red routes' as the Middle Kingdom becomes central to its inbound tourism. Yang Feiyue reports.

Rural tourism gives economic boost to villages

While most Chinese were relaxing during the recent weeklong National Day holiday, Wang Zaolin was seeing his busiest time of the year.

State Council document boosts progress of charging etwork

Plan stipulates NEV facilities be made available

Efforts made to improve auto maintenance market

China is making efforts to improve its auto maintenance and repair market to protect consumer's rights and interests.

Inventory levels up again but demand rise expected

Tax relief on small-engine cars forecast to boost vehicle sales

BAIC reveals target to join top 3 automakers in China through new models, R&D

The local partner of the Daimler Group and Hyundai Motor unveiled an ambitious blueprint on Sept 28, that aims at a top spot in the Chinese market by 2020 through lineup upgrades and research breakthroughs.