Advanced technologies are bringing China's past to life - and it all started with a little girl's question for her father.
The virtual reconstruction of Beijing's city gates is not the first attempt to preserve cultural heritage through the use of digital technology. In fact, augmented reality, along with other tools such as virtual reality, three-dimensional printing and drones, has already brought new possibilities for the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage across the globe.
A new plan aimed at further promoting traditional Chinese crafts, especially those listed as part of the country's intangible cultural heritage, has been issued by the State Council, China's Cabinet.
Departments and ministries under the State Council, China's Cabinet, have responded to a series of public concerns in the past week, including those regarding regulation of the real estate market, unemployment insurance, food and drug safety and public toilet improvements.
Most of us have various reasons for travel. It could be to enjoy beautiful scenery, relax, sample delicious food or even have an adventure. But Wang Fuhe is unique. The native of Hainan Island has made numerous trips searching for antique lamps.
The first time Huang Juan arrived at Sanjia village, in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, her goal was to demolish decrepit buildings and homes, rather than preserve them.
With China and the Philippines redefining and improving their bilateral relationship in recent times with a focus on pragmatic business and political ties, fruit merchants, nickel mine owners and machinery manufacturers on either side have started foraying into each others' markets.
Banana importer Xue Xin is expecting a huge boost to his business in the wake of thawing of relations between China and the Philippines.
Qingming - literally "the pure brightness" - is here, making the loud and delightful announcement that spring has returned to the land.
Dong Lizhi died in 1997 at the age of 70. As a senior member of the Chinese Communist Party, Dong had been dispatched from North China by the central government to Hubei province to help with local development. He held a strong belief that "a man should not fight for his fame when he is alive, nor should he occupy land after he dies".
A mortician, to many Chinese, can be both mysterious and awe-inspiring. Some hold the belief that "nothing really matters but death", which magnifies the mystique.
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