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Grillin' and chillin'

[2017-01-06 06:54]

Much of China is shivering in freezing temperatures, but in Hong Kong, the arrival of "sweater weather" means it's still a pleasant time for a rooftop barbecue. Beef & Liberty has responded with its Big Green Egg Weekend BBQ at its Wan Chai venue, with free-flow barbecue, salads and desserts for HK$258 ($33.25); free-flow beer, wine and make-your-own Bloody Marys are an additional $HK130. Two menus by head chef Marcus Chant alternate on weekends: Menu A is slow-roasted pork shoulder, grilled salmon and apple crumble; Menu B is grilled beef bavette, Beef & Liberty ribs and chocolate brownie.

Touches of grace

[2017-01-06 06:54]

While China-inspired fashion was on show at the recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, few do it better than Grace Chen, the Chinese-American couturier who has dressed some of the most influential women in China.

Artful rooster struts on new postal issue

[2017-01-06 06:54]

A set of two stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Year of the Rooster were released nationwide on Thursday by China Post, the State-owned postal service and logistics operator.

Molecular scientist chases ideas, knowledge in China

[2017-01-06 06:54]

You probably don't know Philipp Kapranov, but he knows a lot about what's inside you.

Comedy may be a winner again

[2017-01-05 07:45]

With the Chinese Lunar New Year around the corner, the pre-festival "battle" to capture the world's most populous movie market is kicking off.

Animating a bright spot in the movie market

[2017-01-05 07:45]

For most Chinese filmmakers, 2016 was a disappointing year.

Triumphant return

[2017-01-05 07:45]

When Metallica gave its first performance in China, at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena in August 2013, more than 20,000 fans were there for the historic moment.

Guitarists and artist who cares

[2017-01-05 07:45]

There's no doubt that Chinese artist Zheng Wei, 33, is a die-hard fan of rock 'n' roll. He's engraved images of his favorite guitarists - as many as 185 of them - onto a nearly 6-meter-high wood block to show respect for his idols.

Year on, Bowie remembered as engaging until end

[2017-01-05 07:45]

When David Bowie walked unassumingly into a cozy New York jazz club to hear Donny McCaslin play, the saxophonist admits he wasn't well-versed in the rock icon's vast discography.

Promises, promises ...

[2017-01-04 07:59]

There's a joke about New Year's resolutions that says: "This year, I'm going to complete my plan for 2016, which I had vowed to complete in 2015, because it's a promise I made to myself in 2014."

From the Editor

[2017-01-04 07:59]

Welcome to Youth, a new China Daily feature that brings you all the latest relating to youth, culture, higher education, technology and science. Youth also aims to give you that extra push as you try to perfect your English.

Found in translation

[2017-01-04 07:59]

Meeting celebrated writer Milan Kundera and becoming one of his students in Paris in the 1990s was a turning point for Dong Qiang, who may have otherwise stayed in France and become a "China expert" there.

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