Sichuan Opera is one of China's oldest opera traditions. During the early years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), there were five independent local operas simultaneously prevalent in Sichuan province and surroundings.
Chinese New Year is almost upon us, and factories in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, have been working at full speed in the lead-up producing the souvenirs and other consumer goods that have put the city on the map.
As Zhu Wenbo calculates figures down to the last decimal point, you would think she was a mathematician rather than a hotelier, or in the words of her colleagues, the kind of hostess that makes you feel like you are staying at a home away from home.
Liaoning University sophomore student Xing Yuxin won the chance to work for a day with Raymond Teo, general manager of the Shangri-La Hotel in Shenyang.
Daniel Metcalfe (left), commercial director of Tennis Australia's Asia operations, is greeted by John O'Shea, general manager of the Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi.
Most upscale hotels today have artworks displayed in their public spaces, as a brand highlight or just part of the decor. The Peninsula Beijing also offers visitors art displays, but the hotel does more than that.
Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing, a new landmark in the capital, had its official opening on Monday, marking the completion of Kempinski's largest development in China.
Maria Grueter, a German national, was appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Harbin recently. Prior to her new role, she was hotel manager at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, Germany.
Japan, Jordan continue cooperation as they seek information on captives held by Islamic State
Inside the maternity hospital on the western edge of Mexico City, concern quickly turned to panic as the sour smell of propane seeped in and a vapor cloud grew at the emergency room's entrance.
Israel's government issued tenders on Friday to build 450 new housing units in Jewish settlements in the Palestinian West Bank, according to the Israel Lands Administration.
An Egyptian militant organization affiliated with the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for simultaneous attacks that struck more than a dozen army and police targets in three towns in the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 26 security officers.
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