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Once upon a place

Zhangjiajie is a fairyland of caves and karst formations that is full of history and even nods to the future with the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains.

Food for thought

A network of sinophiles combines delicious food and good company to plug Britons' 'knowledge gap' of the Middle Kingdom.

Wages of conflict

While most films about the Miao ethnic group focus on their vibrant culture and customs, a new documentary aims to present the flip side of this.

TCM cosmetics that pass test of time

Traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics have a history of 1,600 years but have only recently started to compete with modern international brands. Cheng Anqi delves deeper

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The man who was Mao's hero

The Bruce Lee legend never fades but it might surprise some to learn that among his legion of fans was Chairman Mao, who called him a hero.

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Celebrities

Blind dates are not for me, says Hsu Chi

Hsu plays an airhostess in the romantic comedy, whose sequel will hit theaters on Dec 22.

Mellow tunes

When singer He Jie talks about goals, she barely mentions chart toppers and best-selling CDs. Instead, she talks about more personal benchmarks, like learning to be more understanding, staying true to herself and living her life with a purpose.

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Food for thought

A network of sinophiles combines delicious food and good company to plug Britons' 'knowledge gap' of the Middle Kingdom.

Wages of conflict

While most films about the Miao ethnic group focus on their vibrant culture and customs, a new documentary aims to present the flip side of this.

Dream walker

Norwegian fulfills life's mission to traverse the Great Wall. Erik Nilsson reports.

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Performing Arts

Paul Mauriat Orchestra promises some old favorites

The world-class light music orchestra from France, Paul Mauriat's Orchestra, will return to Beijing for a performance at the Beijing Exhibition Hall, after their previous appearances in the capital in 2000 and 2002.

Meng Jinghui's Soft looks at gender issues

Beijing-based Meng Jinghui is one of the country's most influential and avant-garde theater directors.

Change is in the air

Websites are challenging the monopoly of TV and film companies by making video shorts and movies themselves. Sun Li reports.

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Fine Arts

Qing robes on display in London

Magnificent imperial robes from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) are currently on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London.

A close brush with genius

Life paintings and reproductions are key to the tradition of oil painting. Track its history in China at an on-going exhibition. Zhang Zixuan reports.

True to himself despite the culture shocks

Some years ago I watched a TV documentary about the iconic artist Chen Danqing, in which many of his friends and schoolmates mentioned how good looking he is.

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Travel

Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Boston with children

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the United States' oldest cities. It is home to historical sites and with 50 colleges and universities in the area it has a lively, youthful feel.

Travel Picks: Top 10 ways to improve business trips

Sick of coming back from those short business trips exhausted and rundown?

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Health

Litmus test of good wound healing lies in the dressing

In the future, high-tech bandages will change color if an infection has set in, ending the hassle of having to remove dressings to check on the healing process, according to a team of German scientists.

Diabetes drug shows promise in controlling Alzheimer's

A common medication used in type 2 diabetes might have the potential to also act against Alzheimer's disease.

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Food

Terrace (Radisson Shanghai HongQuan)

The restaurants at the two year old Radisson Shanghai Hong Quan, including the 24-hour buffet at the "Terrace", are the responsibility of Manchester, British Executive Chef Daniel Turner.

Holiday gifts from the happy baker

The countdown has begun, and the air is charged with anticipation as Christmas and New Year draw near. Pauline D. Loh suggests some gift ideas you can whip up in your kitchen.

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Reading

Obama's childhood memories flood back in Jakarta

More than 40 years have passed since U.S. President Barack Obama came to Indonesia for the first time, but the memories of his former childhood home came flooding back during a state visit to Jakarta on Tuesday.

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Kaleidoscope

Glam in the Gulf: Get a glitzy tattoo in real gold

Forget the henna and flashy jewelry, the latest accessory trend for the fashion-conscious party-goer in Dubai is a temporary tattoo made of real gold.

German judge lets speeding drivers off the hook

A German judge has shot to popularity after letting 42 speeding drivers off without charges in the last week because he thinks speed controls merely serve to fill the state's coffers rather than prevent accidents.

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