"Given its multi-ethnic nature, China is concerned with the task of preserving and rejuvenating its diversified ethnic cultural heritages, especially that of minority ethnic groups." Read the story.

"It seems that anyone can utter any curse in the guise of anonymity on the Internet," Gao said. "It is especially unfair for us, since our blogs are real-name ... Read More

Sea goddess Mazu, worshiped in coastal areas in southeastern China, was granted the title of Tianhou (celestial empress) by an emperor from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Read the story.

"The relationship between the world's established superpower, the United States, and a potential superpower of the future, China, is important on several levels." Read the Q&A.

"Relations between our two countries aren't bad," he said. "It's just that America likes to see itself as number one in the world. It uses military force against other countries ... Read More

"Hu has declared that the country must pursue 'scientific development,' taking environmental and social concerns into account as the economy grows." Read the story.

"Due to the cultural disruptions that occurred during the period 1950-1975, and to the ongoing impact of modern development and increasing Han cultural influence in the area, knowledge of the ... Read More

"More than 1,000 Buddhist monks and adherents from around the world gathered in East China's Zhejiang Province for the opening of the first World Buddhist Forum." Read the story.

"Google has launched its Chinese service with bullish growth forecasts and a robust defence of its decision to limit user access to certain internet sites." Read the story.

From Badong, we entered the Wu Gorge, the central section of the Three Gorges. The Wu Gorge is known as the most beautiful one of the Three Gorges and the ... Read More

"Strutting, preening and greeting the audience in Chinese, the Rolling Stones made their debut in Chinese mainland on Saturday in a censored - but still raucous show." Read the article.

"Chinese society has always placed a premium on female appearance, with the meinu (the beauty) featuring as a stock character in poetry and art; even 2,000 years ago Han dynasty ... Read More

The Shennong Stream, located in Badong County, is one of the 'lesser gorges' along the Yangtze River. When cruising the Three Gorges, it is a good idea to also see ... Read More

"To global art watchers, the auction's startling success affirmed that Chinese contemporary art is booming, turning once-starving artists into stars, sparking an intense hunt for the next big names and ... Read More

"The Big Bell Temple Museum is a multi-functional museum specialized in the collection, preservation, exhibition, study and exploitation of ancient bells and catering to the people's growing cultural demands with ... Read More

"Lin lived in a time when a movement to renew Chinese culture was going full blast in the country. The mainstream thought was that China should be thoroughly Westernized. Lin, ... Read More