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China plans to become a museum powerhouse by 2035

China has set the goal of becoming a museum powerhouse by 2035 by establishing world-class museums with Chinese characteristics, according to a document released by the National Cultural Heritage Admi

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A lifelong dedication to enamel

A four-piece set of enameled steel ware, including basins and a chamber pot, used to cost three and a half months' salary of an ordinary worker in Shanghai, Xie Dangwei says, while pointing at a se

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Museum showcases vital clues to past

TV broadcast fuels interest in numerous artifacts An archaeologist checks ivory artifacts at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Guanghan, Sichuan province. [Photo/XINHUA] Rising numbers of visitors a

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Old photos shed new light on Yuanmingyuan's former glory

Referring to historical documents, archaeological research, scattered architectural ruins and ancient artworks portraying original scenes, people have to rely on their imagination to get an impress

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Police drama makes for arresting viewing

Realistic approach to tackling crime sees TV series win praise for acting and plotlines. Veteran actor Wu Gang, as police officer Gao Xiaotian, is set to bring gangsters to justice. [Photo provid

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Stitching together a better life

The unique sewing skills and designs of the Huayao people are helping mountain villages in Hunan overcome poverty while breathing new life into their culture. Huayao craftswomen make intricate cr

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Program for children stirs up nostalgia with adults

Usually, parents accompany their children to watch TV shows even if the content makes adults feel childish. But a recent TV program produced by China Media Group, the country's largest broadcaster

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Director gives new life to deadly play by Camus

Le Malentendu, or The Misunderstanding, is a play written by French writer Albert Camus (1913-1960) in 1943. It focuses on a man named Jan, who has been living overseas for 25 years and returns home w

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Shanghai Quartet set to play a string of classical hits

The Shanghai Quartet, which announced its new member Angelo Xiang Yu as its second violinist in November, will give a recital at the Tianjin Juilliard School on Wednesday.Marking Ludwig van Beethoven&