A history of change in the words of those who lived it

For readers like Zhang Qin, born in the 1990s, it's news that in 1978 there was a movement against flared trousers.

Bangladeshi fair highlights love of books in digital era

With less than a week left until the end of Bangladesh's largest month-long annual book fair, thousands of people from all age groups are still flocking daily to the event. The overwhelming popularity of the fair suggests that people here still have a deep love for books - with paper, ink and covers - rather than their modern-day digital counterparts.

The time to save

More Chinese are taking advantage of reduced travel costs between the Spring Festival and the March pickup. Yang Feiyue reports.

Cities around the world party with large-scale light festivals

Move over, holiday lights. Large-scale light installations that blend contemporary art and technology are taking off as a trend, lighting up the night from New Orleans and Baltimore to Sydney and London.

Still painfully funny

Russell Peters shows his Chinese audiences why he is among the world's highest-paid comedians. Alywin Chew reports in Shanghai.

Fair kicks off city's season of Shakespeare

A creative fair was held at the Shanghai Grand Theater at the weekend as part of activities to mark the 400th death anniversary of master playwright William Shakespeare.

Matthieu Chedid to bring his rock mantra to China again

French rocker Matthieu Chedid has described his first China tour six years ago as "an incredible adventure" and his second in 2014 as something that allowed him to feel the country's spirit even more.

Tea-time treasures

A Beijing exhibition of antiques from different dynasties reflects people's pursuit of simplicity and refinement in ancient China. Lin Qi reports.

Craftsman seeks to influence aesthetics of Buddha statues

Buddha statues made by artist Jiang Sheng are not only displayed in galleries and museums, but also worshipped by Buddhists either in well-known temples or in their homes.

Italian chef from Naples brings a feast for the eyes to Shenzhen

Some appreciate art through sight, while others savor it through taste, says chef Stefano Nicodemo, who seems determined to have it both ways. In his first year at Paletto Italian restaurant in Shenzhen, Nicodemo has showcased seasonal flavors from the south of Italy with a lot of flair.

Paella power

A Spanish chef brings his way with rice to China at his popular Beijing eatery, Liu Zhihua reports.

Tipple talk