Ripening bananas in containers of water on their desks has become popular among young Chinese looking to tackle anxiety and chase away boredom at work. The fad has gone viral across social media platforms over the past couple of months, with online retailers reporting a surge in orders for green ba...
Victoria Beckham reveals in a recent interview that she plans to ease up on calorie control. [PhotoVCG] Living in balance Victoria Beckham recently celebrated her 50th birthday. Over the years, the pop star and fashion designer has built a reputation for strict self-discipline, maintaining a ...
Female Cantonese opera star Chin Shan, who normally plays leading male roles, finds it challenging to take on male characters' roles on stage. How does she manage to portray more masculinity than a real man despite the physical and mental differences between men and women? Chec...
Zhan Chunpei center is captain of the Haixun 01, a 5,000-ton patrol vessel belonging to the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration. CHINA DAILY At just 33, Zhan Chunpei has already achieved several significant milestones in her maritime career. She is the captain of the Haixun 01, a 5,000...
Chen Simo poses for a photo beside a poster of The Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Spain, on Jan 13, 2024.[Photo provided to China Daily] The highly anticipated exhibition,On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, is set to...
The Detective Zhao Gan'e series offers the audience an interactive and immersive experience by enveloping them in its stage setting.[Photo provided to China Daily] The Detective Zhao Gan'e series blurs the lines between actors and audience, creating an interactive and emotionally resonant experie...
The Blue Dream Melody cruise ship sets sail from the Nansha International Cruise Homeport in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, marking the port's opening. CHEN JIMINCHINA NEWS SERVICE Nearly 1,000 passengers embarked on a voyage from Guangzhou's new Nansha International Cruise Homepor...
LIU CHENCHINA DAILY Step off Barkhor Bazaar and into the narrow surrounding alleyways and you soon feel as if you are entering another world, away from the hustle and bustle beyond. Silence is restored upon entering one of the old courtyards and closing its doors, where you are let into the h...
The photo taken in 1978 shows a seven-hole bridge above the Grand Canal. [Photo by Tang Deshengcpanet.org.cn] The photo albumThe Grand Canaldepicts the fate of a group of people living on both sides of the canal since the 1960s. Through the portrait of vivid individuals, the images presen...
Chen Xin coaches her daughter in floorball in Songjiang district, Shanghai, in 2013.[Photo provided to China Daily] The Asian Winter Games in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, may seem a distant prospect as most parts of China are basking in sunshine and rising temper...
A new book titled Stories of Old Beijing Chefswas published recently.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Commercial Press unveilsStories of Old Beijing Chefs, a captivating exploration of the historical chef industry in ancient Beijing. To mark its debut, a celebratory reading...
Robes, attires and accessories with embroideries once adored Qing Dynasty's royal members are on show. [Photo provided to China Daily] The significance of colors transcended mere aesthetics in ancient times, especially when adorning members of the royal family and their opulent surrounding...
BEIJING -- Chinese researchers have proposed that gut microbiome is an important factor in determining the age of a human body and revealed its potential impact on regulating metabolic aging, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nature Medicine. Insight into the associati...
This photo taken on June 7, shows a scene of the dragon boat performance during the Baoshan Luodian dragon boat festival in East China's Shanghai.[PhotoXinhua] Teams compete in a dragon boat race on Dongjiang Lake in Zixing, Hunan province, on June 8. Such races have been organized across China...
"I never expected to not only have my eyes saved, but also continue to save lives in the operating room," said an anesthesiologist surnamed Cheng in Chongqing municipality. After being diagnosed with ocular melanoma, Cheng feared that he would lose his eyes. The removal of eyeballs is a common meth...