The great Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) poets Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo respectively governed Hangzhou, capital of today's Zhejiang province, and are still beloved by residents of the city and people around the world.
Cruise companies are trying new approaches, including upgraded decor, on-board activities and itineraries, to attract more Chinese.
A ship docked in Hubei province's capital transports visitors to the 1920s.
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and almost every major progression achieved by society - any improvement in people's livelihood or lifestyle - has been the result of someone's imagination.
Art is increasingly being integrated into people's daily life these days. And purchasing artworks is no longer the monopoly of those who can spend at galleries and auctions. It is also common among the middle class as moderately-priced works by promising artists are found in houses and offices.
Only a few years ago, when people talked about the TV industry, China was seen as a key buyer and a gigantic import market. In the past, if you flipped through TV programs in China, you would see series from The Netherlands, Britain and South Korea and other countries around the world. Now, the trend is reversing as ambitious Chinese producers and TV channels are seeking to develop original programming and export their own productions.
An annual event called Chinese Dance for 12 Days, which aims to showcase young Chinese dancer-choreographers, will be held at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing from July 14 to August 1.
BERLIN - Hanzheng Street has a special place in Bernd Gerich's heart - and the reason for it goes back close to a historic start in China.
HANOI - Unique cultural products encapsulating China's classical themes, modern features, traditional values and lively creativeness have been capturing the hearts of many Vietnamese people.
Empathy is the key to resolving the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, China's former vice-foreign minister, Fu Ying, stated ahead of the historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un on June 12.
Few in China know that former Japanese prime minister Morihiro Hosokawa is an enthusiast of traditional Chinese culture, particularly poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
As the match between France and Australia at the Russia World Cup kicks off, the outdoor seats of Fireside Open Kitchen & Restaurant start to get crowded.Three hours later, when Lionel Messi leads Argentina onto the pitch against Iceland, it's standing room only.
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