Artists find inspiration through photography
In an era where nearly everyone has access to photography, taking photos can offer a fresh perspective on the world and life around us. An exhibition featuring 70 photographs by dramatist Stan Lai, poet Yu Jian, painter Duan Zhengqu and…
Whole new ball game for ‘Itchy’
Teenager Xu hopes to reignite career in Japanese league If you can’t beat’em, join ’em. That’s a strategy that “Itchy” Xu Guiyuan hopes will prolong his dream of playing professional baseball. After being released by MLB’s Baltimore Orioles last month,…
Sharing economy reaches Chinese art
The try-then-buy model targets every empty wall in metropolitan areas and promises to spawn big market Shanghai-based culture startup Art Revolver launched a pilot project over the weekend to help mass-market Chinese consumers access “affordable and stress-busting art” using the…
‘Century Masters’ looks back on educator Su Buqing
Century Masters, a docuseries celebrating prominent Chinese figures during the 20th century, started filming its third season which opens with the life story of China’s leading mathematician and educator, Su Buqing. Premiering in 2012, the series has produced over 100…
Leading ladies in the field of science
Top immunologist at the forefront of treating tumors among 10 female scientists winning recognition for their work, Li Yingxue reports. To tumor patients, their bodies are a battlefield. In this scenario, the immune organs are the base camp and the…
Services to maintain healthy growth pace, says minister
Both Served by China and Made in China will provide more impetus for the high quality development of the Chinese economy, as the country is keen to push its service trade competitiveness from a medium level to the next level,…
Express rail to link new Beijing airport with Xiongan
An express rail will be built to link Beijing’s new airport with Xiongan New Area in neighboring Hebei province, providing convenience for residents in the new area to take flights in the capital, a top official in Hebei said on…
Beijing to establish parking areas for shared bikes
Bike-sharing companies will charge users a dispatch fee if they park bikes outside designated areas in central Beijing starting from June, Beijing Youth Daily reported on Tuesday. Four popular bike-sharing companies, Mobike, Ofo, Bianlifeng and DiDi, have implemented the new…
US Treasury says no major trading partner manipulates currency
WASHINGTON – The US Treasury Department said on Tuesday that no major trading partner of the United States meets the standard of currency manipulation. In its Semi-Annual Report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies, the Treasury Department…
National scholarships will help poor students continue education
As the entrance exams for secondary school and university draw near, China is striving to improve funding for students, so that no one is prevented from attending school due to poverty. China will set up a national scholarship in secondary…