MacArthur Foundation reveals 'genius grants'

A Chicago skyscraper architect, a New York City children's choir founder and a North Carolina scientist are among the latest 22 recipients.

Chinese tourists to overtake U.S., Britain in spending in NZ

Chinese tourists are expected to spend more money in New Zealand and will overtake United States and British tourists.

Few may know that Shenzhen is not only the nation's garment capital but also home to world famous designers.

Some of the world's other poorest countries helped lead the way over the past year as UN member states began meeting their unprecedented pledge.

The architect's latest work in Hong Kong is set to be completed in 2012 and overlooks the finance district.

A new strain of rice developed by China's agricultural scientist has set another milestone in China's research into hybrid rice.

Surfing the Web often dissolves cultural differences, making us think we live in a globalized, uniform environment.

Weight-loss camps are sprouting in many cities to deal with growing obesity among children, amid rising affluence.

"The great novel that matches the great times has yet to be written," Mo Yan says at the awards ceremony of the Mao Dun Literature Prize.

Art films are seeing a surge in popularity but the lack of quality works is a major stumbling block.

A giant polar bear hovering in space while a girl leaves Earth on a balloon sounds more like fantasy than acrobatics.

Research reveals the identity of the first Chinese casualty of the 14-year War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.