Calligrapher advises finding one's own style

Sixty-six-year-old calligrapher Feng Yongxian tells his pupils not to copy his style, but to develop their own after learning the basics.

Long-time artist, 67, keeps pace with modern life

Qin Zhangshun has been interested in fine art since he was young. Now 67, he said he will continue his studies in the art of calligraphy.

Guilin promotes its image of natural beauty globally

An annual international tourism forum in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region is helping promote the city as a tourist destination both in China and abroad.

City pushes the boat out to attract more tourists

With the introduction of visa-free stays for visitors from many countries, Guilin is expecting its tourism industry to boom.

A gem that is no longer hidden

Editor's note: Zhuhai is a coastal city in South China's Guangdong province and a neighbor of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

City takes pride in 'Zhuhai blue'

Liang Jinqiang, 63, a resident on an islet in Zhuhai, has developed the habit of taking a morning walk and doing tai chi.

Driving forward modern industrial development

With the approval of the provincial government of Guangdong, Zhuhai recently began implementing a plan to develop its western new area.

Thriving gateway to the western Pearl River Delta

Mark Ao and his partners moved into Inno Valley HQ - a startup park in Zhuhai's Hengqin New Area - on June 29, the day it opened.

Dubai enters golden era of partnership with China

Dubai's thriving Chinese community was celebrating this week as Chinese LPGA Tour star Feng Shanshan cruised to a third successive Omega Dubai Ladies Masters title, while Luo Ying and Luo Yu claimed victory in the women's badminton doubles at the Dubai World Superseries Finals.

China, UAE sign deal to boost cooperation on Belt and Road

China and the United Arab Emirates pledged to boost cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative in signing a number of bilateral agreements on Dec 14 during a visit to Beijing by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.

Chinese cultural zone opens in UAE school

A Chinese Cultural Zone was opened at the Hamdan Bin Zayed School in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on Dec 9.

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