IT＇S not easy to drive to Zham. The small town in Tibet Autonomous Region, near the border between China and Nepal, is located in a valley and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there. The ...IT＇S not easy to drive to Zham. The small town in Tibet Autonomous Region, near the border between China and Nepal, is located in a valley and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there. The road is well built, but it＇s narrow and often carries vehicles beyond its capacity - trucks, tourist buses, off-road vehicles and cars can grind to a near halt in the traffic, which gets worse the closer drivers get to the town. On the final stretch, the road narrows to a single lane causing gridlock. A casual glance at their plates reveals they are p^imarily Nepalese. The traffic iam and the exotic Nepalese trucks add to the mysterious air of Zham, which is only around 100 km away from Kathmandu. Nepal＇s capital. Every day before customs open the border, there are already queues on both sides. Travelers, business people and local residents from both countries wait eagerly.展开更多
Chinese songstress makes major inroads into international music markets Singer Zhu Zheqin (Dadawa) is fly-ing the Chinese music flag high after winning the World Fusion award of the Seventh Independent Music Awards of...Chinese songstress makes major inroads into international music markets Singer Zhu Zheqin (Dadawa) is fly-ing the Chinese music flag high after winning the World Fusion award of the Seventh Independent Music Awards of the United展开更多
The classic Chinese drama Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land wins international acclaim in performances on the mainland, Singapore and the United States The English versionof the iconic play Secret Love in Peach Bloss...The classic Chinese drama Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land wins international acclaim in performances on the mainland, Singapore and the United States The English versionof the iconic play Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land by the influential展开更多
It＇s not easy to drive to Zham, a small town in Tibet Autonomous Region and near the border between China and Nepal. It is Iocated in a valley, and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there....It＇s not easy to drive to Zham, a small town in Tibet Autonomous Region and near the border between China and Nepal. It is Iocated in a valley, and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there. The road is well built but it＇s narrow and often sees vehicles beyond its capacity——trucks, toudst buses, off-road vehicles and cars can grind to a near halt in the traffic, which gets worse the closer drivers get to the town. On the final stretch, the road narrows to a single lane as trucks pile up and park in the other. A casual glance at their plates reveals they are primarily Nepalese.展开更多
Since it returned to the motherland 20 years ago, Hong Kong has continued to develop itself as a modern metropolis It was a historic scene at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on July 1 when Hong Kong,a f...Since it returned to the motherland 20 years ago, Hong Kong has continued to develop itself as a modern metropolis It was a historic scene at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on July 1 when Hong Kong,a fishing villageturned metropolis,embarked on a new journey by welcoming its first female chief executive.展开更多
As dusk began to settle over the day, Yang Congbing and his friend rode the last few kilometers into Lhaze, a county in the southwest of Tibet Autonomous Region, where the Yarlung Zangbo River runs. After comparing a ...As dusk began to settle over the day, Yang Congbing and his friend rode the last few kilometers into Lhaze, a county in the southwest of Tibet Autonomous Region, where the Yarlung Zangbo River runs. After comparing a few hotels along a major street, they chose an unassuming one to spend the night.展开更多
When speaking about his search for artistic inspiration in Turkey that he undertook a mere handful of years ago,Wang Shengli, a famed oil painter from north- west China, can barely contain his excitement ＂I was deepl...When speaking about his search for artistic inspiration in Turkey that he undertook a mere handful of years ago,Wang Shengli, a famed oil painter from north- west China, can barely contain his excitement ＂I was deeply impressed by the history and culture of Turkey,＂ he said. A faraway look came into his eyes, and, for a moment, it seemed as though he was back in the country once again.展开更多
Just beside a forest of skyscrapers in the heart of Hong Kong, a big curveshaped and multilayered structure is under construction. This is the West Kowloon Terminus of the HongKong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen- H...Just beside a forest of skyscrapers in the heart of Hong Kong, a big curveshaped and multilayered structure is under construction. This is the West Kowloon Terminus of the HongKong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen- Hong Kong Express Rail Link, which will shorten the travel time between Hong Kong and Guangzhou in the Chinese mainland to less than one hour,展开更多
If foreigners in Beijing are planning to taste the famous Peking roast duck, they may be advised to go to Quart jude, a household food brand name that has more than 100 years history.If however they want to recommend ...If foreigners in Beijing are planning to taste the famous Peking roast duck, they may be advised to go to Quart jude, a household food brand name that has more than 100 years history.If however they want to recommend the restaurant to friends,chances of remembering a Chinese name are slim.Chinese restaurants seldom have foreign names,often the only conces- sion being a pinyin form of their Chinese names,which are still difficult for foreigners to pronounce and remember.展开更多
The fast development of the Internet has not only changed people’s lifestyles but also had a deep impact on social structure the rapidly growing Internet has not only changed ways of collecting and using information,...The fast development of the Internet has not only changed people’s lifestyles but also had a deep impact on social structure the rapidly growing Internet has not only changed ways of collecting and using information,but also exerted a farreaching influence on展开更多
It’s springtime in Beijing.Willows are sprout- ing new life,jasmine trees lining city streets are a splash of yellow flowers and the harsh winter has given way to a gentle breeze.Stuck indoors for a bitterly cold win...It’s springtime in Beijing.Willows are sprout- ing new life,jasmine trees lining city streets are a splash of yellow flowers and the harsh winter has given way to a gentle breeze.Stuck indoors for a bitterly cold winter,urbanites are eager to get outdoors into nature,and feel the sun again. Compared with the choking chaos in the heart of the city,suburban Beijing has cleaner air and more natu- ral scenery.In recem years,Beijingers have enjoyed driving out to the suburbs during the weekends with family members or friends,camping,climbing,fish-展开更多
For more than half a century, China’s national ballet troupe has dedicated itself to creating its own works with The Red Detachment of Women, Swan Lake and four more representative works,the National Ballet of China(...For more than half a century, China’s national ballet troupe has dedicated itself to creating its own works with The Red Detachment of Women, Swan Lake and four more representative works,the National Ballet of China(NBC) kicked off its展开更多
Record-shattering auction focuses the spotlight on modern Chinese artworks Apainting by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983),one of China’s best-known 20th-centurypainters, was knocked down for a record 100.8 million yuan ($14.8...Record-shattering auction focuses the spotlight on modern Chinese artworks Apainting by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983),one of China’s best-known 20th-centurypainters, was knocked down for a record 100.8 million yuan ($14.8 million), at展开更多
Clusters of ancient architecture in central China have recently been entered on the world heritage list A group of ancient architecture in Dengfeng,central China’s Henan Province,was added to the world heritage list ...Clusters of ancient architecture in central China have recently been entered on the world heritage list A group of ancient architecture in Dengfeng,central China’s Henan Province,was added to the world heritage list at the 34th session of the World Heritage Committee in Brazil on August 1 this year.The architectural collection is China’s 39th property inscribed on the list,and the third world heritage site in the province after the Longmen Grottoes and Yinxu in Anyang,site of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty(1600-1046 B.C.).展开更多
Sacred Wutai Mountain gets World Heritage Site status China now has 38 World Heritage Sites, after the holy Wutai Mountain was added to the prestigious list as a world cultural heritage at the 33rd session of the UNES...Sacred Wutai Mountain gets World Heritage Site status China now has 38 World Heritage Sites, after the holy Wutai Mountain was added to the prestigious list as a world cultural heritage at the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.展开更多
Updated book sheds new light on a "cultural revolution" phenomenonThe image of millions of young people trekking from the cities to the countryside to work alongside farmers in the fields is an enduring part...Updated book sheds new light on a "cultural revolution" phenomenonThe image of millions of young people trekking from the cities to the countryside to work alongside farmers in the fields is an enduring part of the chapter of China’s history. Known as zhiqing, or "educated youth," these young people were a mixture of those who volunteered to go to work and those who were forced to展开更多
文摘IT＇S not easy to drive to Zham. The small town in Tibet Autonomous Region, near the border between China and Nepal, is located in a valley and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there. The road is well built, but it＇s narrow and often carries vehicles beyond its capacity - trucks, tourist buses, off-road vehicles and cars can grind to a near halt in the traffic, which gets worse the closer drivers get to the town. On the final stretch, the road narrows to a single lane causing gridlock. A casual glance at their plates reveals they are p^imarily Nepalese. The traffic iam and the exotic Nepalese trucks add to the mysterious air of Zham, which is only around 100 km away from Kathmandu. Nepal＇s capital. Every day before customs open the border, there are already queues on both sides. Travelers, business people and local residents from both countries wait eagerly.
文摘Chinese songstress makes major inroads into international music markets Singer Zhu Zheqin (Dadawa) is fly-ing the Chinese music flag high after winning the World Fusion award of the Seventh Independent Music Awards of the United
文摘The classic Chinese drama Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land wins international acclaim in performances on the mainland, Singapore and the United States The English versionof the iconic play Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land by the influential
文摘It＇s not easy to drive to Zham, a small town in Tibet Autonomous Region and near the border between China and Nepal. It is Iocated in a valley, and visitors must follow a winding mountain road for hours to get there. The road is well built but it＇s narrow and often sees vehicles beyond its capacity——trucks, toudst buses, off-road vehicles and cars can grind to a near halt in the traffic, which gets worse the closer drivers get to the town. On the final stretch, the road narrows to a single lane as trucks pile up and park in the other. A casual glance at their plates reveals they are primarily Nepalese.
文摘Since it returned to the motherland 20 years ago, Hong Kong has continued to develop itself as a modern metropolis It was a historic scene at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on July 1 when Hong Kong,a fishing villageturned metropolis,embarked on a new journey by welcoming its first female chief executive.
文摘As dusk began to settle over the day, Yang Congbing and his friend rode the last few kilometers into Lhaze, a county in the southwest of Tibet Autonomous Region, where the Yarlung Zangbo River runs. After comparing a few hotels along a major street, they chose an unassuming one to spend the night.
文摘When speaking about his search for artistic inspiration in Turkey that he undertook a mere handful of years ago,Wang Shengli, a famed oil painter from north- west China, can barely contain his excitement ＂I was deeply impressed by the history and culture of Turkey,＂ he said. A faraway look came into his eyes, and, for a moment, it seemed as though he was back in the country once again.
文摘Just beside a forest of skyscrapers in the heart of Hong Kong, a big curveshaped and multilayered structure is under construction. This is the West Kowloon Terminus of the HongKong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen- Hong Kong Express Rail Link, which will shorten the travel time between Hong Kong and Guangzhou in the Chinese mainland to less than one hour,
文摘If foreigners in Beijing are planning to taste the famous Peking roast duck, they may be advised to go to Quart jude, a household food brand name that has more than 100 years history.If however they want to recommend the restaurant to friends,chances of remembering a Chinese name are slim.Chinese restaurants seldom have foreign names,often the only conces- sion being a pinyin form of their Chinese names,which are still difficult for foreigners to pronounce and remember.
文摘The fast development of the Internet has not only changed people’s lifestyles but also had a deep impact on social structure the rapidly growing Internet has not only changed ways of collecting and using information,but also exerted a farreaching influence on
文摘It’s springtime in Beijing.Willows are sprout- ing new life,jasmine trees lining city streets are a splash of yellow flowers and the harsh winter has given way to a gentle breeze.Stuck indoors for a bitterly cold winter,urbanites are eager to get outdoors into nature,and feel the sun again. Compared with the choking chaos in the heart of the city,suburban Beijing has cleaner air and more natu- ral scenery.In recem years,Beijingers have enjoyed driving out to the suburbs during the weekends with family members or friends,camping,climbing,fish-
文摘For more than half a century, China’s national ballet troupe has dedicated itself to creating its own works with The Red Detachment of Women, Swan Lake and four more representative works,the National Ballet of China(NBC) kicked off its
文摘Record-shattering auction focuses the spotlight on modern Chinese artworks Apainting by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983),one of China’s best-known 20th-centurypainters, was knocked down for a record 100.8 million yuan ($14.8 million), at
文摘Clusters of ancient architecture in central China have recently been entered on the world heritage list A group of ancient architecture in Dengfeng,central China’s Henan Province,was added to the world heritage list at the 34th session of the World Heritage Committee in Brazil on August 1 this year.The architectural collection is China’s 39th property inscribed on the list,and the third world heritage site in the province after the Longmen Grottoes and Yinxu in Anyang,site of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty(1600-1046 B.C.).
文摘Sacred Wutai Mountain gets World Heritage Site status China now has 38 World Heritage Sites, after the holy Wutai Mountain was added to the prestigious list as a world cultural heritage at the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
文摘Updated book sheds new light on a "cultural revolution" phenomenonThe image of millions of young people trekking from the cities to the countryside to work alongside farmers in the fields is an enduring part of the chapter of China’s history. Known as zhiqing, or "educated youth," these young people were a mixture of those who volunteered to go to work and those who were forced to
