The Chinese love jade because of not only its beauty, but also more importantly its culture, meaning and humanity. Read the full article.

"More than 19,000 overseas students, including those in both degree courses and short-term training, studied in Shanghai from the beginning of this year through September." Read the story.

Taiwanese glass artist Heinrich Wang is bringing 50 of his classic works to Shanghai - the fourth stop on his touring solo exhibition around Asia. Read the report.

"Unlike other giveaways that may be well received, condoms are special items associated with sex, which most Chinese remain uncomfortable about." Read the story.

"One dozen beautiful young women, all in their twenties, take the stage and stand before an array of exotic and ancient musical instruments. Although an uncommon sight, the moment they ... Read More

"Our goal is to show the real China to the outside world - and also what China looks like now. Foreigners ... don't know how advanced China is now and ... Read More

"Chinese culture must adhere to its own road. In the meantime, it must open to the outside world so as to learn other's strong points. This will exert a positive ... Read More

"The cultural changes occurring in China right now are simply overwhelming. The openness to western product and western culture is shocking." Read the story.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei is the place to see Chinese arts and learn Chinese culture and China's past. The best of Chinese masterpieces created over China's long history ... Read More

A seminar on Chinese charity culture, first of its kind in the country, was held in Jinjiang City of east China's Fujian Province, attracting some 60 experts. Read the ... Read More

"Under the bright neon lights of major newsstands and kiosks in the major coastal cities - the trend setters and followers, especially in Shanghai - are hundreds or possibly thousands ... Read More

"A greater difference will show in inter-generational value. The famous sociologist believes that it is very popular for the belief that economic status can change all. The old-generation habit of ... Read More

Zhang Yimou’s second wuxia film is now playing in theaters. See a few nice clips here.

"They prefer the way the American educational system encourages students to think critically and creatively. But they like the emphasis on family and respect for the elderly in Chinese culture." ... Read More

"Wal-Mart is in effect trying to replace a Chinese business culture built on personal relationships with its own modern supply network, built on information technology." Read the story.

"This contest shows women's strong pursuit of beauty," said Han Wei, an organizer. "We would like to use it to unveil the mystery of manmade beauty and let society have ... Read More

"Our ongoing relationship with Shandong Province is exciting because it provides opportunities for educational and cultural exchange that can only enrich the knowledge of Connecticut educators and ultimately, Connecticut students," ... Read More

'My victory has proved that athletes with yellow skin can run as fast as those with black and white skin. This is a miracle but I believe a lot more ... Read More

"The PC business deal with Lenovo gives both sides something they need. Making this cross-cultural company work, however, will be a challenge." Read the story.

"Chemical analyses of ancient organics absorbed, and preserved, in pottery jars from the Neolithic village of Jiahu, in Henan province, Northern China, have revealed that a mixed fermented beverage of ... Read More

"China has banned a Nike television commercial showing Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James in a battle with an animated cartoon kung fu master, saying the ad insults Chinese national dignity." ... Read More

"Many parts of China are heading for a situation of what linguists call diglossia, where there is one 'high' or public language ... and one 'low' or local language that ... Read More

"Oakland hopes to win two giant pandas for research and breeding under a 10-year agreement that will cost more than $1 million a year. Several million more must be raised ... Read More

"We like traditional operas as much as pop music. The operas help us get closer to classical China, and to the country's history. It's a good way to learn more ... Read More

"Manlius Pebble Hill sophomore Peter Montgomery finds Chinese easier to learn than French. He said the Mandarin dialect does not require changing present, past and future verb tenses, as French ... Read More