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Dean M. Bernardo | Apr 10, 2014 09:52 AM EDT
Authorities tracking the whereabouts of the "Snow Mountain" painting by artist Cui Ruzhou believe that it might have been dumped at Tuen Mun landfill, northwest of Hong Kong. read more
Hao Ren | Apr 10, 2014 10:54 AM EDT
In a continuing effort to strengthen ties between China and member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the whole 2014 was designated as a year dedicated to cultural exchanges. read more
Dean M. Bernardo | Apr 09, 2014 12:03 PM EDT
The Sanlien Taofen Bookstore located in Beijing's Dongcheng district is now open 24 hours a day, in a bid to encourage book reading the traditional way once again. read more
Ying Zhin | Apr 09, 2014 09:13 AM EDT
A porcelain cup described as "the holy grail in Chinese art" has set a new auction record when it sold for US $36 million in Hong Kong. read more
Ying Zhin | Apr 08, 2014 10:50 AM EDT
China may have found another solution to its shortage of land space for graves other than encouraging citizens to opt for sea burials. Shanxi province has another alternative: tree funerals. read more
Hao Ren | Apr 07, 2014 08:33 PM EDT
A bronze statue of Confucius from the 'Spring and Autumn' period in Chinese history was unveiled at a Chinese language school in the city of Osaka, Japan on Monday, a joint project of the Shanghai-based International Studies University and the Sangyo University of Osaka. read more
Ying Zhin | Apr 06, 2014 06:53 AM EDT
In a country that has traditionally revered the land where one's ancestors are buried, it is heartbreaking to be forced by circumstances to scatter the ashes of loved ones at sea. read more
Marcel Woo | Apr 04, 2014 10:32 AM EDT
After a successful inaugural auction in mainland China last year, British auction house Christie's is further boosting its presence in the country with the opening of an art space in Beijing recently. read more
Dean M. Bernardo | Apr 02, 2014 07:32 AM EDT
Chinese netizens have been turning to shopping portal Taobao to hire the services of professional mourners and tomb sweepers ahead of the Qingming Festival on April 5. read more
Dean M. Bernardo | Mar 31, 2014 06:02 AM EDT
For this year's celebration of the Qingming Festival, a day to remember family members who have passed on, tomb offerings come in the form of goodies that are in step with market trends, or not even out in the market yet. read more
Ying Zhin | Mar 30, 2014 07:52 AM EDT
A delegation of former Jewish refugees is in Shanghai to thank the city for sheltering them during the last world war. The "Thank you, Shanghai!" visit marks the forthcoming celebration of the 70th anniversary of the 1945 allied victory. read more
Marcel Woo | Mar 29, 2014 11:45 AM EDT
Several policies and rules will be implemented at Beijing's Palace Museum, also known as "The Forbidden City" by foreign tourists, in order to address overcrowding and ticket scalping. read more
Marcel Woo | Mar 27, 2014 10:21 AM EDT
In Sichuan province, seven persons were arrested by the police for allegedly stealing an 830 year-old ancient tree, and then selling it to a willing buyer. read more
Hao Ren | Mar 26, 2014 11:17 PM EDT
United States First Lady Michelle Obama continued her week-long visit to China by traveling to Chengdu in Sichuan province, learning "tai chi" and sampling Tibetan cuisine. read more
Marcel Woo | Mar 22, 2014 11:56 AM EDT
What started as a tree planting activity in Shunyi district of Beijing turned out to be a memorable day for the district when about 28,000 ancient coins were unearthed. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
