Peers hail stylings of musical calligrapher

For most of its history of more than 2,000 years, Chinese calligraphy could only be appreciated as a final product, with the characters sitting motionless on pieces of paper, bamboo or silk.

A dance calligraphic

He has not been popular until the last three or four years, but one calligraphy work by Li Binquan now sells for as much as 280,000 yuan ($44,000) on the art market, nearly as high as pieces by noted modern masters.

Artistic vision, vibrant interpretation

Li Binquan now heads an art development center at the Chinese Calligraphers Association devoted to promoting the ancient art and culture in Western countries.

Survey: Steady growth, but growing disparity

Despite a slowdown in the first half this year, China's auto market is expected to maintain stable growth of 8 to 12 percent annually over the next four years, according to a recent report by consulting firm AlixPartners.

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New VW gearbox plant

BMW takes lead in efficient, innovative driving experience

German carmaker BMW launched two new models - the 2013 BMW 5 Series Li and the all-new BMW M6 Coupe - at the recent Chengdu auto show, one of the nation's four top motor shows.

Mountain folk embrace green

Ah Le is pleased that few of his yaks have died after eating plastic bags this year.

Red Cross Society vows to improve transparency

The Red Cross Society of China has vowed to establish an efficient, transparent and normative system of management, information and supervision in three to five years.

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Free diagnosis for eye disease patients during conference

The Shenzhen-based BGI, formerly known as Beijing Genomics Institute, and the Shenzhen Ophthalmology Hospital held a free diagnosis for patients with genetic eye diseases in Shenzhen on Aug 18.

Blood shortage prompts drive for donations

It never occurred to Huang Haili that she would need to give blood before her aunt, who needs a blood transfusion during surgery, can be operated on.

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