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Sci-fi saga published in more than 10 languages

[2018-01-05 07:29]

SHANGHAI - The Three Body trilogy, a popular Chinese science-fiction novel trilogy by Liu Cixin, has been published in more than 10 languages, according to a Chinese publishing company. The three-part saga depicts the human race's contact and conflict with an alien civilization. Its finale, Dead End, was released in 2010.

Food for thought

[2018-01-05 07:29]

From roast mutton in Northeast China and a 10-year-old sorghum wine in a small town in Sichuan province to a bowl of rice noodles at a Vietnamese restaurant in Paris, Wang Kai has eaten them all. He still remembers how the food tasted and even the expression on a waitress' face.

Optimistic Outlook

[2018-01-05 07:29]

When the president and chief digital officer of Conde Nast International, Wolfgang Blau, visited China in late 2017, Paco Tang, the 33-year-old publisher of GQ China, took him to a fresh food supermarket in Beijing for dinner.

Russian army's troupe to return after restart

[2018-01-05 07:29]

The Russian army's official dance and choir troupe, the Alexandrov Ensemble, is staging five shows at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing from Jan 4 to 7, with a variety of songs, dances and instrumental performances.

She led villagers to bore through a mountain to reach the world

[2018-01-05 07:29]

The small village of Mahuai in Southwest China's Guizhou province was not easily accessible for years because of a mountain.

Blockbuster year

[2018-01-04 08:16]

Just like a suspense movie full of twists and turns, China's movie industry experienced a roller-coaster ride, soaring to end 2017 with a series of records, signifying a return to what industry insiders hope is a sound track of robust growth.

Letters of profound faith, trust and belief

[2018-01-04 08:16]

Sixty-six years ago, Huang Jiguang wrote his last letter to his mother before he sacrificed himself in the battle of Shangganling, also known as the Battle of Triangle Hill, during the Korean War.

Director finds his touch

[2018-01-04 08:16]

Many European filmmakers say Chen Kaige is one of their favorite Chinese directors. But the man widely recognized for his Palme d'Or win for Farewell My Concubine has struggled for over a decade with a series of flops.

London Philharmonic set to thrill Beijing with 2 concerts

[2018-01-04 08:16]

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will wrap up its latest tour in China with two recitals at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Jan 5 and 6, after touring Guangzhou and Shanghai between Dec 30, 2017, and Jan 4.

Another kind of Sporting challenge

[2018-01-03 08:04]

Playing video games is not merely a hobby for many Chinese youngsters. With the country's booming gaming industry, electronic sports is now becoming a new academic option in universities.

Creating connections beyond borders

[2018-01-03 08:04]

US public universities are seeking opportunities to enhance cooperation with Chinese counterparts to advance technological development and build global centers for innovative interdisciplinary research.

An online-learning innovation

[2018-01-03 08:04]

More than 20,000 students from 31 junior middle schools in Beijing's Tongzhou district have two teachers for each subject. One is a class-based teacher at their school; the other is a Beijing Excellent Teacher who offers regular tutoring and personalized tutoring online.

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