Partly due to commercialization, running, a traditional sport and solitary activity, is increasingly turning into public carnivals in a kaleidoscope of themes.
A man experiences the discomfort of childbirth at a pain experience camp in Ji'nan, capital of East China's Shandong province, Nov 3, 2014.
When the sun rises, a large number of young people begin swarming into Optical Valley, a software park in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province.
Han Ethnic Costume Culture Week began Saturday at Xitang ancient town in Jiashan county, Zhejiang province, attracting many visitors.
Two hundred precious ancient books, including imperial engraving books and master's manuscripts such as fragments from the Yongle Encyclopedia, recently went on exhibit at the Nanjing Library.
Among websites in China ranked by Alexa traffic data, Tudou.com topped the video streaming sites and ranked 109th globally.
Participants wear costumes while competing in the Shanghai International Marathon on November 2, 2014.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US president George W. Bush, wearing traditional Chinese silk coats, huddle in conversation at the APEC leaders' meeting in Shanghai on Oct 21, 2001.
Nine men in Pan'an county, China's Zhejiang province, participate in the traditional activity “Lianhuo”, or walking on fire, Nov 1, 2014.
Children sketch under ginkgo trees on a road near Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 1, 2014.
Child models present creations at Dong Wenmei T100 Children's Collection during China Fashion Week in Beijing Oct 29, 2014.
The Art Taipei 2014 kicked off at the Taipei World Trade Center on October 31. More than 500 artists from 15 countries are taking part in this annual 4-day event.
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