The number of foreign visitors to China surged by 129.9 percent year-on-year to 17.25 million from January to July this year, thanks to a series of measures facilitating the entry of foreigners, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Monday.
The smooth, timeworn contours of a wooden chair seem to whisper tales from another era. Along its armrests, the elegant curves embody centuries of mastery, each line an echo of the artisans who crafted it. But on closer examination, this seemingly ancient chair has secrets to tell:
Documentary maker brings 62-year-old ambition to life by finishing explorer's fabled route, Xing Yi reports in London.
Excavations reveal settlements close to rivers and evidence of hunting, reports Zhao Ruixue in Linyi, Shandong province.