Thinking outside of the bridge box

George Lucas said, "If the boy and girl walk off into the sunset hand-in-hand in the last scene, it adds 10 million to the box office."

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Place the cards from the bidding

Samuel Johnson, an 18th-century English essayist, said, "The two offices of memory are collection and distribution."

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Call to tourists from one ... of the birthplaces of China

Being from China, I was a little ashamed that I didn't know Linfen was one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation.

Color and pageantry of the Ethnic Games

Originating from ancient farm work and military training, traditional ethnic sports in China have evolved into one of the country's most distinctive cultural elements appealing to athletic fans nationwide.

Rich tapestry of sporting events

Jianqiu, or shuttlecock kicking

Ancient practice that brings calm and fitness

At the entrance to the gym at Beijing Sport University's health qigong training center, a dark plaque with the two bright Chinese characters ping jing easily draws the attention of visitors.

Forms of health qigong

With the development of modern science, traditional health qigong is evolving into new forms to meet the needs of modern society. The Chinese Health Qigong Association has organized experts to create five major exercise methods of health qigong based on traditions as follows:

Waldorf Astoria mixes old and new for timeless, iconic feel

Stepping into the Waldorf Astoria Beijing it looks more like a private mansion than a hotel. A long hallway leads guests to the lifts, stairs and the extraordinary hotel where the visit really begins.