Encircled by the Zhong Canal on the west and the Luoma Lake on the east, the Yaowan Ancient Town in Xinyi, Xuzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, used to be a bustling wharf for centuries since the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Here are some memorable landmarks along the Grand Canal in Tianjin.
ADDIS ABABA — On a typical Saturday morning, a diverse group of Ethiopian-Chinese language enthusiasts from varied walks of life are eagerly immersed in practicing Mandarin dialogues inside one of the small yet vibrant classrooms that are colorfully decorated with Chinese characters and cultural elements in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
From Florence to Beijing, between figurative and abstract, creative talent blazes its own paths, Lin Qi reports.