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Reviving the ancient Maritime Silk Road

[2015-01-17 11:02]

Chinese navigator Zhai Mo plans to travel the route on his yacht, hoping to generate interest in local culture along the way.

Chinese coach bounces around world

[2014-12-27 07:50]

A master of ping-pong remains an ambassador of China and a mentor to young Belgian players.

A photographer goes beyond words to tell buildings' stories

[2014-12-27 07:50]

With architecture, words are not enough. Consider the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.

A French Chinese or a Chinese Frenchman?

[2014-12-20 07:39]

A pair of worn black shoes has accompanied Joel Bellassen all over the world.

Author's journey into Africa

[2014-12-13 08:01]

Martin Meredith believes Africa finds it difficult to draw strength from its ancient civilization the way China does.

Of the right age, but can't seem to stay retired

[2014-12-13 08:01]

Suzy Boerboom, a registered nurse, retired - for the first time - after a 35-year career in healthcare and ownership of several Curves exercise franchises. She then devoted five years helping her three daughters raise their children.

Better way of using space

[2014-12-06 11:01]

Taiwan designer adds more than shine to squalor, creating space and dignity in a tiny Shanghai home.

Bringing education to African girls through financial aid

[2014-11-29 06:41]

Two decades ago, when Ann Cotton, a British educator and philanthropist, started examining the problem of low school enrollment among girls in rural Zimbabwe.

Challenging sex taboos

[2014-11-29 06:41]

Sexologist Fang Gang explores realities of gay life, prostitution in China.

Military veterans find peace on the back of a horse

[2014-11-22 11:56]

Eleven years after he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident that no one thought he would survive, Mike Johnston found himself on a horse last spring.

Still surprised by nature

[2014-11-22 11:08]

At 80, celebrity scientist Goodall continues to savor joy of discovery. The fish kept vanishing. No evidence of break-ins. No corpses. Nothing.

Building on two cultures

[2014-11-15 08:19]

Dutch architect John van de Water came to Beijing in 2004 with the belief that architects have a responsibility to explain to people and convince them what is good and what is not.

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