Washington bids farewell to last panda cub
He was born in Washington DC and took his first steps in the US capital, but at age 4, it's time to head "home" - to China.
Language proficiency contest ignites fever for the traditional culture of China
Mackova Victoria from Slovakia performed wuqinxi, an ancient Chinese physical exercise mimicking the movements of five animals.
For Sidy Diallo, the weekend brings another marathon
Sidy Diallo has traveled the globe, sometimes running marathons in consecutive weeks to preach the still largely unappreciated benefits of running barefoot.
'Song of the Seven Sons – Macao' ignites Chinese netizens' memories on the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to China
The members of the choir who sang the "Song of the Seven Sons - Macao" to mark the Macao's return to China reunited to sing the song again at the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Tuesday for the 20th anniversary of the event.
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'Embrace China' show extends greetings to Houston Chinese communities
Hundreds of Chinese and US audiences marveled at the performance of acrobatics and Chinese traditional music Friday night in Houston, the fourth largest city in the US.
Queensland education delegation visits Confucius Institute Headquarters
An education delegation consisting of mostly principals from senior and primary schools in Queensland, Australia visited the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing on Friday with the aim of enhancing Chinese language teaching cooperation.
Authentic flavor
When I arrived at the fifth floor of the Ms Jungle shopping center in Xidan, one of Beijing's major commercial areas, a giant screen showing major events in China-North Korea relations such as Chinese chairman Mao Zedong meeting North Korean leader Kim Il-sung and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting with North Korea's current leader Kim Jong-un caught my attention.
Express Yourself
A web series that brings in popular singers, influencers, actors and actresses to comment on short videos made by young Chinese has captured the imagination of netizens in China recently.
In 'Ms Monopoly,' women make more than men
In the latest update of the classic board game Monopoly unveiled Tuesday, the trademark real estate tycoon has been replaced by his socially-minded niece: an advocate who invests in female entrepreneurs.
CITES agrees on near-total ban on sending wild elephants to zoos
The regulator of global wildlife trade will impose a near-total ban on sending African elephants captured from the wild to zoos after a final vote on the issue on Tuesday.
Enjoy interesting stories behind traditional Chinese cuisines
Located in Sanyanjing Hutong, one of Beijing's most historic hutongs (alleys), the Jingshan Garden Hotel is attracting tourists from all over the world not only for its ideal location and its chic decorations, but also for its delicious and lavish choice of Chinese cuisine.
Southern white rhino born at US zoo, could help save species
A southern white rhino conceived through artificial insemination was born at the San Diego Zoo in what was called a historic milestone that could help save a subspecies from extinction.
Feline better: New York bans cat declawing
New York on Monday became the first US state to ban the declawing of cats, a practice already illegal in several countries and condemned as cruel by animal rights activists
Five rhinos resettled in Rwanda from Czech Republic zoo
Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos were on Monday successfully relocated to Rwanda's Akagera National Park after a long journey from the Czech Republic, park officials said.
Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from battlefields into sculptures
There is a violinist, a farmer tilling his field, and a cockerel with a propeller for a head. All were once rockets, artillery shells, or bullets falling on Lebanon's battlefields.
Family of late conservationist Steve Irwin sends 'thank you' message to Australian town holding funeral for crocodile
With Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" playing in the background and a tribute from Steve Irwin's family, a small seaside town in north Queensland bade farewell to a beloved community member Saturday, a saltwater crocodile.
Catching a wave
Pamela Hansford whooped and threw out a thumbs-up as she glided past on a surfboard, propped up by her elbows.
A year ago, a steep wave slammed the intrepid 75-year-old into the shore at a Cape Town beach, breaking her neck.
Now, a crowd of volunteers and coaches cheered her on before moving in to turn her board around and push it back out to catch the next wave.