 Hangzhou, a city with its own unique kind of beauty 2011-11-25
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is a tender sort of city, one with a charm all its own, not as overwhelming as what you get from those immense metropolises; it has a different sort of beauty, in the same way girls from the north of China differ from those in the south, a beauty that can be seen in every bridge or river, in an April shower, in the falling leaves in its parks and along its streets, and in the winter sunshine. |
Pet dogs give cart rides at park 2011-11-22
A dog pulls a little cart around Zhaohui Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on Nov 20, 2011. |
Voices for change 2011-11-21
Three Americans and three Chinese shared debated issues ranging from food safety to how consumers can influence government policies. |
Behind the scenes at banquet 2011-11-19
When Alice Waters went to Austria to organize a food event, she specifically requested that local produce be used. But, she later found out the ingredients had all been imported from Italy. |
Re-education camp offers free training for detainees 2011-11-17
Female inmates attend a facial class at a re-education camp in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Nov 16, 2011. |
Students show off creativity in high school parade 2011-11-14
A group of students perform as ancient Greek athletes during a delegation parade in the opening ceremony of a track meet at the High School Affiliated to Hangzhou Normal School, Nov 10, 2011. |
Bikes make a fashionable return 2011-11-11
After years of gathering dust in backyards and lockers, bikes have pedaled their way back into the minds of China's urbanites -- not as a transportation tool, but as a healthy, modern lifestyle. |
Ancient warrior brings history to life 2011-11-10
A man dressed like an ancient warrior from the Song Dynasty patrols old Hefang Street in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, with a real policeman, Nov 9, 2011. |
East China city holds neighborhood festival to revive traditional bonds 2011-11-10
China's eastern city of Hangzhou has taken on a more neighborly feel this week, with residents of local communities celebrating their friendships during the city's "neighborhood festival." |
Major Chinese dialect to be saved in database 2011-11-05
The eastern coastal province of Zhejiang plans to build a vocal database to preserve Wu Chinese, a millennium-old dialect that was once used to chant China's ancient poems. |
Ancient methods brew new tea 2011-11-03
Hong Kong-based tea brand Fook Ming Tong has released the crown jewel of its 2011 autumn product line - tieguanyin. |
Rescuer didn't save a life for fame 2011-11-02
Jumping in the water to save a drowning woman in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, seemed the right thing to do for Maria Fernanda. |
Guardian of the relics 2011-09-30
Fan Jinshi didn't set out to be the guardian of the treasures of the Silk Road. When she first went to Dunhuang, Gansu province, the petite archeologist never imagined she would spend a year living alone in the forsaken outpost with no running water, no electricity or even a decent toilet. |
Austrian paper cutting exhibit tours E China 2011-10-28
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. As one of the bilateral cultural exchange programs, the exhibition debuted in Hangzhou and Shaoxing on Oct 21 and Oct 22, 2011, in East China’s Zhejiang province. Hundreds of exquisite exhibits from Austrian paper cutting are on display showcasing the history and culture of Austria. |
Food enthusiasts find 'paradise on earth' in Hangzhou 2011-10-28
The sublime scenery of West Lake is not the only attraction in Hangzhou - the city also has a wealth of culinary traditions. |
China's youngest swimming world champ eyes Olympic gold 2011-10-21
With the 2012 London Olympics looming, Ye Shiwen hopes that she could add to her biography soon another item - the country's youngest Olympic title-holding swimmer. |
Para Games to end in low-budget closing 2011-10-19
The National Para Games for the Disabled will end in Hangzhou on Wednesday with a low-budget closing ceremony, the ceremony's director said on Tuesday. |
Lenders try to give boost to culture 2011-10-19
Commercial lenders in China are taking a look at television stations, publishing houses and other cultural enterprises in the hope of taking advantage of opportunities that are likely to come from those industries. |
Chinese para swimmers surpass 17 world records 2011-10-18
Chinese swimmers surpassed 17 world records in the six-day swimming event of eighth Chinese National Para Games after Monday's ending competition. |
Volunteer drivers devoted to National Para Games 2011-10-18
Though established since 2005, the Lions Clubs International D386 Zhejiang China still remained as a low-profile name for local audience and para athletes in the Eighth National Para Games of China. |
