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More than just a school

[2017-04-08 10:21]

Universities and colleges in Shanghai are not merely centers of academia and research but also repositories for large volumes of cultural relics and national treasures, with 13 university museums in the city accounting for about one-tenth of the nation's total.

Carrying forward a legacy of creating art on metal

[2017-04-08 10:21]

When Gu Qin was a schoolboy, he used to help with his father's metal carving work in order to earn pocket money.

China's enduring symbol of haute couture

[2017-04-01 07:46]

This time of the year is usually the slowest for Shanghai's fashion industry.

Shanghai's 'last qipao tailor'

[2017-04-01 07:46]

Chu Hongsheng first started crafting qipao, the body-hugging Chinese dress, in the 1930s, an era where it enjoyed immense popularity and was seen as a symbol of sophistication and style.

Heads you win, tails they lose

[2017-03-25 07:27]

Sondra Radvanovsky, an American-Canadian soprano who specializes in 19th-century Italian opera, said, "When I was signing up for the University of Southern California's music program, I flipped a coin to decide my major. If it came up heads, it would be flute - tails would be voice."

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[2017-03-25 07:27]

Lang Lang Piano Recital

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[2017-03-25 07:27]

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Chasing the world's prettiest flowers

[2017-03-18 07:28]

As weather warms up, many have taken time off to get away and feel the spring in the air, especially blossoms.

Mauritius reaches out to Chinese tourists

[2017-03-18 07:28]

Mauritius is looking to expand tourism cooperation with China and attract more Chinese tourists.

Sample a slice of America

[2017-03-11 07:05]

It is unlikely that a lot of Chinese know that Guam is the closest you can get to the United States from China.

Ireland prepares for four-day St Patrick's Festival in Dublin

[2017-03-11 07:05]

A diverse art and culture celebration in Ireland will mark this year's St. Patrick's Festival. It will bring together 3,000 artists, musicians, dancers, poets and performers for over 30 events in Dublin over March 16-19.

Singapore offers a perfect place to make a winter escape

[2017-03-04 07:21]

The beauty of Singapore is that one can see all the country has to offer during a visit that is short and sweet.

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