Even at 88, world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee is ready to open a new chapter in his long, lustrous career.
GUIYANG — Beverly Andrea Hermosilla Serrano maneuvers her electric scooter through the winding alleys of the bustling city with practiced ease, just like the locals. Few would guess that she is from halfway across the globe.
A blooming, lively garden at his villa in Giverny, France, inspired Claude Monet to create his iconic Water Lilies series. So it was with Chinese modern ink artist Qi Baishi (1864-1957) who cultivated plants and raised small animals in his hutong, or alleyway, courtyard in Beijing.
On June 20, the 4th China-CEEC Culture & Arts Carnival opened in Beijing’s Shijingshan district.
The Golden Goblet Award ceremony of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival took place at Shanghai Grand Theatre on Saturday night.
Adecade ago, Hawaiian teen Mika Hashizume's mornings often began with predawn hikes to volcanic summits to watch the sun ignite the Pacific in liquid gold, followed by breakfast, surfing sessions and then soccer matches with friends under swaying palms in the afternoon.
"We have received divers and sundry reports both by your own subjects and others, who have visited some parts of Your Majesty's empire ... This has encouraged us to find a shorter route by sea from us to your country than the usual course that involves encompassing the greatest part of the world."
A jade pendant shaped like a pepper, adorned with gilded silver leaves; a yellow-glazed snuff bottle crafted in the form of an ear of corn; and a purple clay teapot resembling a plump pumpkin — these charming objects are among the treasures on display at The Worldview of the Great Ming Dynasty, an exhibition running until July 20 at the Nanjing Museum in East China's Jiangsu province.
The timeless rhythm of pastoral life continues across the majestic landscapes in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, yet echoes with the hum of modern progress.
Not a single air bubble was acceptable. Xiong Songtao's glistening enamel crafts, which employ the Chinese cloisonne technique, a form of intangible cultural heritage, have attained the precision required for high-end watch dials.
Amid the gentle patter of spring rain, the ornate pavilions of Beijing Grand View Garden transform into a stage for cultural splendor.
Summer Solstice writes earth's verses in flames of light. Nature basks in intense brilliance and cicada's song resonates through airy lace.
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