Heroes are heroes
After only two weekends in cinemas, Captain America: The Winter Solider has already earned over 400 million yuan ($64 million) in the Chinese mainland. These numbers are pretty clear in showing that Chinese audiences are more than willing to jump on the superhero bandwagon.
Girls attend Confucian coming of age ceremony in Xi'an
A Confucian coming of age ceremony for teenage girls is held in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 6, 2014. More than 50 teenage girls attended a Ji Li, the Confucian-style coming of age ceremony for female on Sunday.
Shanghai Disneyland to feature luxury retail neighbor
The Shanghai resort that houses the first Disneyland on the Chinese mainland will add a luxury shopping compound next to the theme park to tap the consumption potential of visitors, the resort's operator said on Monday.
Library uses pooches to increase confidence, reading and social skills among children in Estonia
A library in high-tech Estonia is getting children to read out loud to dogs to boost children's confidence, reading and social skills with a little help from man's best friend.
‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ couple admit to financial fraud
Husband-and-wife cast members of The Real Housewives of New Jersey reality TV show pleaded guilty on Tuesday to mail and wire fraud conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud stemming from what prosecutors said was years of hiding income and lying to obtain financial loans.
Serious samba stuff
Rio's Carnival burst into top gear late Sunday, adding a sultry yet competitive edge to the event as elite samba schools compete for the champions' title at the fabled Sambadrome.
Internet dating takes off in France ahead of Valentine’s Day
The Internet is powering Cupid's wings in France, with use of online dating sites soaring, according to matchmakers preparing to help singletons maximize their seduction opportunities this Valentine's Day.
Foreign TV crew detained in India over phones
Indian police have detained a group of 49 foreign nationals who were shooting a reality TV show for illegally possessing satellite phones, a police official said Sunday.
"Little colorful flag" girl becomes Internet hit
The 15-year-old dancer swirled for total 4 hours in the Spring Festival gala stage without stop. Her debut stirred debate over the Internet.
Chinese audience for ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
In a recent episode of CBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Grammy award winning host and former Oscar presenter sent a special greeting to her audience in China. Besides expressing her wish to learn Chinese, she also promised she would read the name of whoever wrote his name on a Chinese 100 yuan note and mailed it to her.
Torontonians fascinated with Chinese culture on New Year fair
With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, hundreds of Torontonians got a dense taste of the New Year festivities at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Canada's largest city on Saturday.