A dance festival that started on Oct 9 and runs through Dec 11, is in full swing at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. It has been held annually for several years now and is surprisingly popular, says Jiang Dong, despite research showing dance generally trailing concerts and theater in attendance at the iconic egg-shaped venue.
Laura Fygi is no stranger to China. The Dutch singer cannot remember how many times she has performed concerts, galas and at private events here over the past 18 years.
Octopuses can slither out of tanks, slink into others to gobble fish and squish back into their own, pulling the lid closed behind them - humans none the wiser, until they review surveillance footage.
While walking is a popular exercise for many people nowadays, it can be a real challenge for forest ranger Zhang Youguang, who has consistently walked 6 kilometers on mountainous roads daily for 43 years.
Chris Mullin says encountering China for the first time changed his life.
Gu Mengjie is helping to popularize Western painters in China by using humor and anecdotes.
David Baldacci's typical action thriller often features a character in dire emotional straits. This gives the novel dramatic depth and intensity, making it an unforgettable read. It has a strong element of science fiction, is action-packed and thought-provoking.
At the foot of Wan'an Hill, there is a large ancient tomb with heavy security and a huge protective shield temporarily built over it.
Chinese sculptor Li Xiangqun, 55, brings to life ancient Chinese cultural icons, such as Su Dongpo, the Song Dynasty (960-1279) writer and statesman. He does this to bring these distant figures closer to modern-day Chinese.
When China's President Xi Jinping went to London last year, pictures of him eating fish and chips and sipping a pint of Greene King IPA with the British prime minister went viral in China.
Brewed with highland barley and black caramel malts, Shangri-La Brewery's Black Yak is a dark beer with a hint of chocolate and roasted coffee beans. The intriguing name and robust taste have drawn crowds at beer festivals around China, and more recently won a top accolade in Europe.
The Italian embassy and several partners have organized what is intended to be an annual Italian Food Week across China, with a series of dining, films and related cultural events through Nov 29. Locations include restaurants and other venues in Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Xi'an. A broad spectrum of events will feature wine and balsamic vinegar tastings, dinners, movie nights and seminars on wine and food.
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