Chinese fans of special effects eagerly await the latest in the Planet of the Apes series. Xu Fan reports.
VENICE - The 74th Venice film festival opened on Wednesday with Alexander Payne's sci-fi satire Downsizing in the opening slot that is increasingly coveted as a launchpad for the Oscars.
Wong Jing is a prominent figure in Hong Kong cinema. He has directed, penned and produced more than 100 films.
Every day from 9 am to 5 pm, Liu Yi is busy at work as a human resources specialist in a State-run company in the Chinese capital. The demands of his job, which includes preparing regular career assessments, is much like that of many white-collar workers in the country.
It is nestled in one of Beijing's traditional hutong (alleyways), but this is no ordinary courtyard - its doors are open to kung fu enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Competition becomes platform for youth to come up with innovative projects. China Daily reports.
LOS ANGELES - Visitors to the University of Southern California might well be muttering, "What fools these mortals be" as they stroll past a statue of the legendary queen of Troy and notice William Shakespeare's name seemingly misspelled at its base.
Hip-hop is emerging from its niche market in China to draw more fans. Chen Nan reports.
CHICAGO - Feeling a little run-down? Take a yoga break and boost your energy with the moves from Dana Trixie Flynn, the founder, director and instructor at Laughing Lotus. Grab a yoga mat and get ready to awaken your inner soul.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - What's the difference between men's and women's clothing? These days, the lines are blurred.
The number of couples in long-distance relationships is on the rise, owing primarily to the decrease in job security that means many couples have to spend time apart if both are to remain employed and/or create stability of location for their family. Ease of travel, plus the fact that many young adults already in a relationship choose to go to university mean that rates are particularly high for couples in their 20s and 30s.
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