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Putting the tea into charity

Wang A'nong has spent the past 20 summers offering free Chinese herbal tea to passers-by from a stall on a street in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province.

Rural children thrill to the sound of music

Zhang Mingxu loves music but he did not possess even basic singing skills until he joined a vocal music class.

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Qingdao beer fest brimming with events

An ideal escape from the sweltering summer heat often includes a glass of beer, and Qingdao never fails to complete the experience due to its renowned century-old brewery and the grand festival that carries its name.

Tsingtao or Qingdao? Either way, a beer icon

Tsingtao Brewery's century of history and worldwide reputation are the backbone of the Qingdao International Beer Festival.

Full steam ahead as Asia's top yachting venue

Now known by the world from its glory days as sailing host of the 2008 Olympics, Qingdao boasts a spectacular oceanfront playground for all kinds of water sports along its 863 kilometers of shoreline.

Music gala ready to rock the peninsula

As Qingdao basks in the limelight as nation's capital of sailing and the city of films, it has also written a score to become the peninsula of music.

Hangzhou continues to captivate

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China, was once described by Italian explorer Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world.

Husband, coach, punching bag

What has led to Chinese tennis ace Li Na's success?

Off Track ...

First world record

Olympic spirit is here, but you have to look for it

Visitors in London were faced with two options on Friday: Enjoy a normal weekend of vacation, or go cheer the London Games opening ceremony.