The Proper Place for Culture Elements of traditional Chinese life can contribute to the modern lifestyle,but they should be left out of politics Mass Medal Preparedness China relies on a Soviet-era Olympic training system that has some critics
but brings home the gold Beautiful 2012 A series of short films shot for the online video portal Youku, this collection of stories by four leading directors aims to define contemporary notions of beauty China Airborne The Atlantic's James Fallows examines one of China's fastest growing industries while offering observations about the country's rapid economic rise in his latest book From Dragon To Phoenix 124 million years ago, Liaoning Province was home to an entire ecosystem including dinosaurs that roamed northeastern China's lake areas Steppe-ing Onstage With tales of thwarted love wrapped in socialist values, Mongolian
opera emanates from the influence of Soviet opera projects which
sought to promote national unity Endure Photographers Anderson and Low works highlight the pursuit
and accomplishment of goals by China's Olympics gymnastics team
Sauna On Moon Zou Peng's latest film follows the lives of women at
a brothel fronted by a sauna
The Ruins of Yuanmingyuan Chinese history has yet to find a home for Yuanmingyuan, the 'Old Summer Palace' enjoyed by five Qing Dynasty emperors The Flowers of War Zhang Yimou's latest film compels audiences to consider the extraordinary influence of the state in the Chinese film industry Wang Shu, Wary of the New A style-setter out to reset the pace of life in China, Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu is looking to bring Chinese traditions back into sharper focus A Paean to Immortality Tang Xianzu's most famous work, "The Peony Pavilion," is garnering a popular reception among contemporary audiences Tranquility and Turbulence A new documentary examines a minor official's trip to Beijing to stop petitioners from making his job more difficult Romancing the Stone Rock appreciation, stemming from ancient creation myths dating back 2,000 years, continues to exert an influence on contemporary artists The Chinese Glass Menagerie How an 80-year-old play about an American family's difficulties resonates with privileged yet troubled students in present-day Beijing The Titanic Strategy Leaving China for a spectrum of reasons, immigration to other countries has paralleled the dynamics of domestic change Belief in Skeptical Thought Testing perceptions is a regular practice among students at the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy college in Gansu Province's Labrang Monastery Leaving the unexplainable unexplained The best way to make an interesting story boring is to explain it, which is why Dao Erdeng's storytelling enlightens and entertains readers yet offers no clear meaning Building Without a Floor Plan Is the regimented work unit preferable to modern careers in perpetual flux? Either way, there's always a sense of nostalgia for the unattainable past
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