Seeing the whole picture

British historian Rana Mitter's book reminds the world of China's sacrifices in WWII that are often ignored in Western narratives. Xing Yi reports.

Five books give glimpses of war

A portrait of alienation - and of fulfillment

Ding Jie's Snuggling is a powerful portrayal of certain aspects of Chinese life that are rarely seen in more popularized works of literature.

Exploding canvas

Nighttime Sakura, a gunpowder artwork, is perhaps the largest of its kind to have been attempted by Cai Guoqiang to date.

China's abstract pioneer Xu Dongdong returns to public life

The Chinese artist Xu Dongdong is back with a series of new artworks.

Detroit mural by Banksy for sale

A large street mural painted on a derelict Detroit auto factory by elusive British artist Banksy is going up for auction in Beverly Hills and could fetch up to $400,000 for a local nonprofit, Julien's Auctions said on Wednesday.

Bite-sized delights

After almost 20 years in the kitchen, dim-sum chef Eric Zeng believes the appearance of these Chinese bite-size snacks is very important, and he strives to present them in a way that is almost "superficial".

New Beijing eatery celebrates traditional tastes of Nanjing

Diners hoping to have a glimpse into old times in Nanjing should visit a new restaurant in the Wangfujing area of Beijing. Nanjing Impressions, a restaurant chain with outlets in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Nanjing, has recently opened a branch there to emphasize its culinary origin and cultural legacy.

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Beijing

Beijing's breeding ground for culture

Beijing's new National Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition District aspires to innovate upon traditional culture in the same way Silicon Valley develops information technology.

New concepts to conserve old customs

Wei Lizhong isn't just an inheritor of China's intangible cultural heritage, he's also an activist.

Young and old stars sustain flamenco's shine

Stamping her heels to the brisk strumming of a guitar, Merche Esmeralda, 68, twirls her black shawl in the sunshine as the Madrid traffic streams by a roundabout behind her.