Lhakpa Dondrub, 22, was born with a genetic disease, which affected his
“When I was a child, I liked to observe the change of light through a window. It was
Born into a farming family in a village in Lhasa, Dondrub
For Dondrub, photography is not only
The brief outline takes us to the beginning of the twentieth century,
At the beginning of the century, living conditions for the majority of working people in the East Beijing were very basic indeed. Houses were crowded closely together and usually very badly
Few houses had electricity at this time. So other sources of power were used, like coal for the fires
A tiny, damp, unhealthy house like this might well be occupied by two full families, possibly including several children, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Can you imagine a big family
Located in Lichuan, Hubei proince, Tenglong Dong is one of the world’s largest caves. The cave
The cave is entered at one point by a huge river,
The first written mention of the cave is from the Qing dynasty. The cave was
For centuries globalization was largely shaped by sea. While Western maritime (近海的) nations rapidly developed through colonial expansion, nations surrounded by land
These intercontinental railways have greatly reduced trade costs by providing a swift and cost-effective alternative to sea or air freight (货运), thereby driving the growth of global trade. According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could reduce global trade costs
The Belt and Road Initiative has attracted the
Happiness does not appear to be associated with age, gender, race, or geographical location. Instead, it
Indeed, surveys have shown that perceived wealth matters more than absolute wealth.
As one of the three major drinks in the world, tea is also the most consumed drink after water on earth. Since tea trees
How could such a little leaf from nature generate such great power? An ongoing exhibition
The World of Tea: Special Exhilition of Tea Culture takes place at the Wu Men Exhibition Hall of the Palace Museum from September 2 to November 30 in Beijing. It displays 555 items
Furthermore, it also provides insights into a cultural phenomenon’s origins, evolution and
Wang Guangyao, director of the show and also a researcher at the Palace Museum, says, “We want our audience to
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for Chinese people,
Eating moon-cakes is
For five years, the most famous clock tower in Britain was hidden behind an ugly fortress of scaffolding (脚手架) for restoration. This summer, a sound familiar
The clock tower stands tall over the Palace of Westminster
The size of Big Ben,
During the restoration, the clock was serviced for the first time since it started ticking in 1859, when crowds lined the streets to greet Big Ben’s
Bigger, better games
The 19th Asian Games,
Although based originally on the format for the Olympic Games, the Asian Games boast
Zhou Jinqiang, a vice-minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, said: “The sports at the Asian Games have strong Olympic elements, and are
I was always told that the three Ps, patience, positive thinking and perseverance(毅力), were a sure path
But my mood quickly changed when I saw