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Young composers get chance to understand Chinese culture

[2017-07-03 08:16]

After listening to the Chinese ballad Little Cabbage, Chris Molina, a young composer from Boston, was reminded about stories he had heard about China.

A place for exploration

[2017-07-03 08:16]

Jiangyin's status as the hometown of ancient China's most famous traveler has made it a modern destination for travelers from around the world.

Dadong set to serve Chinese delicacies aboard cruise ships

[2017-07-03 08:16]

It is great to hop on a luxury cruise and start a relaxing voyage, especially in summer. And Chinese travelers who choose cruising for their vacations can now enjoy authentic Chinese food on board.

The aura of hawthorn

[2017-07-02 13:26]

It is a graceful tree with large, elegant leaves that look just a little like oak. And like the oak, it is also a deciduous tree, but here the similarities end. In fact, it is botanically closer to the rose than any other plant.

Literature opens a door on China

[2017-07-02 13:26]

"The prosperous and the fast development of China will underpin how our nation's culture and literature reaches the rest of the world," says famous Chinese translator Hu Zongfeng.

You'll need to hurry to catch this character

[2017-07-02 13:26]

Time is life," observed the renowned 20th-century writer, translator and educator Liang Shiqiu.

Tale Of A Timeless Classic

[2017-06-30 10:20]

In the history of fashion, there are few outfits that are as timeless as the wrap dress. With its soft jersey fabric, a curving silhouette and an adjustable belt, this dress has transcended classes, generations and occasions.

Dishang eyes local talent in bid to go global

[2017-06-30 10:20]

As China's clothing companies strive to build their own brands, there is no better way than to work with emerging indigenous designers.

IN BRIEF

[2017-06-30 10:20]

Cantonese Rebound

[2017-06-30 10:20]

Adele Wong was born in Hong Kong, but her family emigrated to Toronto in the early 1990s.

Doctors battle cancer-causing Thai fish dish

[2017-06-30 10:20]

It wasn't until he got to medical school that Narong Khuntikeo finally discovered what caused the liver cancer that took both of his parents' lives: their lunch.

Eat beat

[2017-06-30 10:20]

Chef Koen Verjans of one-Michelin-starred Restaurant Innesto in Belgium is the latest in a parade of guest chefs TRB-Forbidden City has dubbed Flanders Kitchen Rebels. Verjans' signature light dishes focus on ingredients and balance, and have been lauded for their crispy details, subtle acids and fresh herbs. His five-course set menu for dinner (Wednesday-Sunday) is 888 yuan ($131) and includes a wine pairing; four-course lunch (starting Thursday) is 588 yuan.

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