Chinese Medicine Gaining Respectability
Wednesday June 28, 2006
"More Americans are turning to traditional Chinese medicine after failing to find relief from conventional treatments." Read the story.
Zhangjiajie - Sandstone Pillar Forest
Saturday June 24, 2006
"A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 hectares in China's Hunan Province, the site is distinguished by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks." View the photos.
Tan Dun's Water Music
Wednesday June 21, 2006
"You are standing on the ruins. Everything's been destroyed. Family's been destroyed, culture [has] been destroyed. And nobody [was] allowed to touch anything Western or ancient. And suddenly you heard ... Read More
Chinese Character for Good
Monday June 19, 2006
The Chinese worship their ancestors and are very keen on sons for carrying on the ancestral lines, which are reflected in this character for good. View it.
Joan Chen, the Beautiful and the Doomed
Sunday June 18, 2006
"Culturally, traditionally, the Chinese culture is more attracted to tragedy. We believe in certain redeeming values in suffering. I believe that myself. You've got to live through suffering to know."
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China to Publish Standard Portrait of Confucius
Tuesday June 13, 2006
The China Confucius Foundation (CCF) is going to publish a standard portrait of the great ancient philosopher, Confucius, to give him a single, recognizable identity around the world. Read the ... Read More
Chinese Character for Nation
Monday June 12, 2006
A nation is a city with a king. See it.
A stone in the pocket of a king is a jade. See it.
Chinese Character for King
Friday June 9, 2006
A king is a person who connects heaven, land and people. See it.
Competition Fiercer in College Exam
Thursday June 8, 2006
"A record figure of nearly 9 million high school graduates packed into exam halls around China yesterday, for the first day of the National College Entrance Exam. Each one of ... Read More
A Mirror to China's Art Scene
Tuesday June 6, 2006
"With more than 1,400 works from 200 different Chinese contemporary artists, Swiss businessman Uli Sigg has amassed the world's most comprehensive collection of Chinese contemporary art." Read the story.
List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Monday June 5, 2006
"Intangible cultural heritage in China is facing a rigorous challenge in its battle against urbanization and globalization," said Tian Qing. Read the story.
Chinese Character for City
Thursday June 1, 2006
Chinese characters usually have many meanings so they often need to be combined to get a more specific concept or idea. See it.
