Monuments men

It is a closed part of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City.

Bringing cultural relics to life

An exhibition displaying old royal craftsmanship began on Friday at China's former imperial palace.

International show celebrates engravers' art

An engraving show in Beijing offers art lovers a rare glimpse into one of the oldest art forms in human history.

New sizzle at blue frog

The popular chain's longtime executive chef embraces mapo tofu and other exotic elements for the burger-driven menu, Liu Zhihua reports.

Yangzhou celebrates tradition with international festival

The influences of culture and history on food traditions are felt in every locale, and earlier this month, people in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, enjoyed a festival that showcased not only their own culinary specialties but also those of other places along the ancient Silk Road, including Italy and Turkey.

Controversial 'Spartans' add muscle to salad promotion

About two months ago, images of foreign male models dressed up as bare-chested "Spartans" delivering food on Beijing streets made media headlines. The publicity stunt generated even more attention when police detained some of the models for disturbing public order.

Sipping pink

Decade of sounds

Li Biao Percussion Band celebrates its staying power with a national tour, Chen Jie reports.

Brussels opens rail museum, in era of fund cuts

Nearly two centuries ago, Belgium launched continental Europe's first commuter train line connecting Brussels to Mechelen, a small city halfway to the port of Antwerp.

Show of young artists at Art Nova in Beijing

Art Nova 2015, an exhibition for young artists from China and abroad, will be held in Beijing next week.

Trash talk among 'friends'

The line between public and private blurs in cyberspace. Unless it is a one-to-one conversation, people should not assume what's said will remain confidential. Impropriety in virtual space will be taken likewise in the real world.

Online distributors keen to boost live streaming of shows

More than 1.57 million fans on the Chinese mainland watched the live streaming of a recent concert as eight young women from Girls' Generation, in thigh-high leather boots, black denim shorts and plaid shirts, sang and danced to the music of their hits at the Wapop hall in Seoul.