After listening to the Chinese ballad Little Cabbage, Chris Molina, a young composer from Boston, was reminded about stories he had heard about China.
Jiangyin's status as the hometown of ancient China's most famous traveler has made it a modern destination for travelers from around the world.
It is great to hop on a luxury cruise and start a relaxing voyage, especially in summer. And Chinese travelers who choose cruising for their vacations can now enjoy authentic Chinese food on board.
It is a graceful tree with large, elegant leaves that look just a little like oak. And like the oak, it is also a deciduous tree, but here the similarities end. In fact, it is botanically closer to the rose than any other plant.
"The prosperous and the fast development of China will underpin how our nation's culture and literature reaches the rest of the world," says famous Chinese translator Hu Zongfeng.
Time is life," observed the renowned 20th-century writer, translator and educator Liang Shiqiu.
In the history of fashion, there are few outfits that are as timeless as the wrap dress. With its soft jersey fabric, a curving silhouette and an adjustable belt, this dress has transcended classes, generations and occasions.
As China's clothing companies strive to build their own brands, there is no better way than to work with emerging indigenous designers.
Adele Wong was born in Hong Kong, but her family emigrated to Toronto in the early 1990s.
It wasn't until he got to medical school that Narong Khuntikeo finally discovered what caused the liver cancer that took both of his parents' lives: their lunch.
Chef Koen Verjans of one-Michelin-starred Restaurant Innesto in Belgium is the latest in a parade of guest chefs TRB-Forbidden City has dubbed Flanders Kitchen Rebels. Verjans' signature light dishes focus on ingredients and balance, and have been lauded for their crispy details, subtle acids and fresh herbs. His five-course set menu for dinner (Wednesday-Sunday) is 888 yuan ($131) and includes a wine pairing; four-course lunch (starting Thursday) is 588 yuan.