China-inspired Nigerian potter sees future in his craft

For Joseph Gajere, a Nigerian ceramist for more than two decades, a trip to China has redefined the craft from being a "walk of life" to a "way of life."

Updating A Classic

Its Augmented Paper shows the luxury brand Montblanc is keeping up with the times, while its new heritage collection takes inspiration from the past. Chen Jie reports.

Myanmar designers put twist on local fashion

With Myanmar emerging as a manufacturing hub for mass-produced clothes, a crop of young designers are using home-grown fashion to preserve the country's sartorial heritage.

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Seeking Lost Libraries Along The Silk Road

A British artist embarked on a unique six-month journey by motorbike to visit sites in China, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Egypt, Italy and Iran. Bo Leung in London reports.

Exploring how cities create a sense of belonging

"Because of its rapid urbanization, in China, cities are emerging as a very important part of a person's identity," says Daniel Bell, sitting comfortably in a chair, legs crossed, wearing an oversize suit jacket.

House Of Clouds

In Lost Horizon, the late British author James Hilton described "Shangri-La" as a mysterious valley in the Himalayan region where the 1933 novel's main character, Hugh Conway, a diplomat from his country, hopes to find peace from the conflicts of the world.

Traditional attire helps Miao women earn a living

Ma Meiying learned the skills needed to make traditional Miao ethnic attire, which is decorated with elaborate and colorful embroidery, from her mother when she was a child.

Summer treats

As the summer hits China, the country is seeing a glut of films for one of the year's most profitable periods for the Chinese film industry.

Mainland audiences losing interest in Hong Kong action movies

Sammo Hung hobbles into the interview room on a crutch. He sits, looking exhausted and holding a palm-sized electric fan near his face.

Losing a 'lunatic' scientist

Huang Danian was a scientist and a self-proclaimed "lunatic". His mad approach to technology, duty and education enabled China to make great strides toward uncovering the mysteries that hide under the ground we stand on.

Chinese symbols mark Huang's sojourn in UK

A framed golden embroidery of a dragon and a phoenix - traditional Chinese symbols - and a green tea tin are the two living memories of a late Chinese scientist that are still at his old office in the United Kingdom.