In an otherwise arid stretch of the American Southwest is a seemingly bottomless, deep blue swimming hole that has built up quite a reputation.
Moving overseas doesn't necessarily deliver Nirvana to Chinese who seek a better lot. Xing Yi reports.
An unpublished English translation of the Chinese classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber by the writer and translator Lin Yutang (1895-1976) has been uncovered in Japan, Nankai University in Tianjin recently announced.
He is widely recognized as having had a profound impact on philosophical thinking for 200 years, but the person and writings of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel have largely been neglected in recent decades in China.
Twenty years ago, two Tsinghua University graduates, Song Ke and Gao Xiaosong, founded Rye Music in Beijing, which led to the creation of what became known as "campus folk music", consisting of simple, youthful lyrics accompanied by guitar and piano.
Less than a year after releasing two albums simultaneously, Prince is ready with another that is "super-experimental", members of his accompanying band say.
Many of the Forbidden City's mysteries may be revealed, following last week's opening of six new research departments of the academic institute under the world's most-visited museum.
Many visitors to China's capital make a point of visiting a Quanjude restaurant to enjoy its trademark Peking roast duck. Now the restaurant group offers more enticements, having updated its menu earlier this month to showcase its culinary heritage dating back to 1864.
As millions of Muslims in China this month were celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, the festival that ends the holy month of daily fasting and spiritual reflection, the eighth annual Muslim Fare Festival kicked off in Beijing and continues through Aug 18. Famous eateries and vendors on Niu Jie (Ox Street), the oldest Muslim area in Beijing, are selling food and other goods at promotional prices, according to Duan Kaiyun, secretary-general with the Beijing Cuisine Association, a primary organizer of the festival.
When someone travels to Southeast China's Fujian province, a land with a maritime area of 136,300 square kilometers and a total coastline of 3,324 km, seafood is a predictable highlight of the province's dining scene and draws foodies to the area's fanciest and humblest restaurants.
Wei Dong is known for his stimulating, erotic images of women. But since 2010, though still painting nudity, his canvas has turned less provocative.
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