Smell of success

2011-09-26 09:57:41

Fragrances for both women and men is an emerging market in China, but mainly focused on major cities.

Jackie Chan vs feudalism on screen

2011-09-25 17:41:05

Film about Xinhai Revolution depicts turbulent times at end of corrupt Qing Dynasty.

When men wear tutus...

2011-09-25 15:25:48

Can you imagine grown men in tutus, corsets and giant pointe shoes executing double tours en l'air and fouetts? The Trocks can.

Meeting of two ancient cultures

2011-09-25 15:09:03

Western culture started to spread to China long ago. Now it's China's turn to spread its culture to the western world.

The best confucius institute in the world

2011-09-25 15:01:23

In Singapore, performance is measured in superlatives, and the Confucius Institute has the same yardstick.

The Way of the Sage

2011-09-25 14:48:15

The Confucious Institute is striving to promote individual learning for the benefit of all.

Confucius alive

2011-09-25 14:34:04

China's ancient sage is helping the country propagate its language and culture abroad.

Got Talent? Not really

2011-09-25 14:16:49

Actor-singers are not a new phenomenon, but what is new is that fierce competition is forcing more young stars to release albums.

From the classes to the masses

2011-09-23 13:15:29

Most symphony orchestras in China are being pushed to fend for themselves in the market, and this could well be a blessing in disguise.

What's on: Beijing

2011-09-23 14:35:04

The 80-year-old Alexander Red-Flag Song and Dance Troupe of the Russian Armed Forces is an old friend of Chinese audiences.

Two new albums from avant-garde musician

2011-09-25 15:03:05

Avant-garde Chinese rock musician Zuoxiao Zuzhou has released two new albums together.

Exhibitions seek to demystify Inca culture

2011-09-25 14:51:58

Three exhibitions on Peruvian culture are being held in Beijing from Sept 16-25 to mark the 40th anniversary.