Shaolin kung fu dazzles the UN

2013-10-11

Shi Yongxin, the 30th-generation abbot of the legendary Shaolin Temple, led a cultural delegation to perform kung fu at United Nations headquarters on Wednesday.

New tourism law raises hopes

2013-09-30

Like most Chinese people do in the first week of October, I spent my first National Day holiday eight years ago traveling to Xi'an.

No sign of jading in this lucrative living

2013-09-30

Abundant supplies of Myanmar stone have earned fortunes for adventurous dealers

Orchestral piece evokes harmony

2013-09-27

The symphony on the theme of Confucianism performed by the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra in Paris has received a warm response from French and Chinese people alike. More than 1,300 people attended the performance at UNESCO headquarters on September 21, and many of them said that it offered them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Africans learn kung fu at Shaolin Temple

2013-09-27

To strengthen cultural exchanges between China and Africa, the Ministry of Culture launched a course and enrolled the first batch of 20 students from five African countries, who will study kung fu at Shaolin Temple for three months.

Relic protection slows modernization in ancient Kaifeng

2013-09-24

Developers in Kaifeng have come up against restrictions on building around protected relics.

Taoists on a mission to promote ancient lore

2013-09-24

Chinese Taoists will embark on a cultural exchange tour to Europe on Thursday to promote the philosophy.

CCTV hosts gala celebrating moon festival

2013-09-19

An annual evening gala by China’s Central Television (CCTV) to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival was held in Meizhou, Guangdong province, on Thursday.

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