Sweet success

2011-09-07 09:37:47

A program that encourages city residents to sponsor beehives in the outskirts of Beijing has benefits for all. Wang Kaihao reports.

Mulling life's great questions on lonely nights

2011-09-07 09:28:58

I've been in Beijing for nine months now. In the same time, I could have had a baby. Except, I'm stuck in that place of wanting to be a mother, but knowing that I'm not going to be one anytime soon.

Lang Lang to play himself in The Flying Machine

2011-09-07 09:18:10

Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays himself in The Flying Machine, a 3D film that premiered on Aug 30. It is the first time the 29-year-old has starred in a feature film.

What's new

2011-09-06 19:21:12

It's Love, Jet Li's latest film, premiered on Sept 2 at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, which opened on Aug 31 and runs to Sept 10.

The life savers

2011-09-06 19:20:42

Public-spirited residents of a small county in Wenzhou are stepping in to join disaster rescue efforts. Cheng Anqi reports.

Soprano Zheng Nan spreads harmony in Italy

2011-09-06 19:20:31

Italian opera went international in Imola, Italy, where an enthusiastic public warmly applauded the performance of Chinese soprano Zheng Nan.

The MAN behind the WOMEN

2011-09-06 19:20:03

Li Yugang has been compared with Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang and his new show is an ambitious attempt to recreate the four outstanding beauties of China.

Say cheese!

2011-09-06 16:39:41

Sure, life's hard, but why face it with a frown? No matter what you are faced with, remember to smile!

Staying afloat despite the strong currents

2011-09-06 15:09:09

It was a drowning accident that gave birth to Lai Zhongliu's underwater rescue team, five years ago.

More than just a game

2011-09-06 15:09:27

Mahjong, a traditional Chinese game, is a tonic for the mind and soul for many in China.

US tests spark toothpaste toxin fears

2011-09-06 11:59:18

Concerns have resurfaced in China over the safety of toothpastes containing triclosan, a chemical that may lead to cancer.

Mental illness takes toll on Europeans

2011-09-06 11:58:10

165 million Europeans are plagued by mental and neurological illnesses, according to a large new study.