Travel

Amazing photography of China through the lens

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-02-25 10:09

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  Lingua franca

  In just a few years, it is theoretically possible that the number of English-speaking Chinese will outnumber the populations of all English-speaking countries in the world, combined.

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  Sleep phases

  Understanding sleep phases can help those who aren't 'morning people' to rise more gracefully and shine brighter in the early hours.

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  Marrying later

  Marrying later in life is a very modern trend, not just in China but also in Europe, Japan and the United States.

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  Dangerous tradition?

  As people get together with their family members and celebrate the Chinese new year, fireworks play an important role in creating that uniquely exciting atmosphere. As the saying goes, though, every coin has two sides.

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  Funny bunny

  While depictions of these long-eared animals are everywhere as Year of the Rabbit begins, what the creature represents as a totem is as fuzzy as its fur.

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  A big smile

  For most children in the world, a smile is a symbol of happiness that appears without effort. This is no longer the case for primary school student Huang Xiaoping.

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A fair playing field for allhobbyists and hucksters

A friend in need is a friend indeed, wherever you are

Generation gaps widen as Chinese lifestyles change

Trying a bit of fun to keep classroom awake

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People

One-man crusade

Devoted guardian of history

Artist moves from bustle of city, finds peace in work

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Books

Peace at a price

The other little book

Sandra Bullock's ex-husband to pen memoir

Sale breaks record in Bangladesh's biggest book fair

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Key Words

Porcelain    

Tea    Peking Opera

Confucius

Cultural Heritage

Jade  Chinese  New Year

Imperial Palace

Chinese Painting