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Archeologists uncover possible court of China’s first emperor in Shaanxi Province
A building unearthed in ruins discovered 18 kilometers north of Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, may have been the place Qin Shi Huang, the founder of the Qin Dynasty (221…
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Michelin unveils COVID-era France picks despite criticism
The Michelin Guide reveals Monday its annual pick of France's top restaurants despite criticism over its decision to hold the awards while establishments remain closed in the COVID-19 pandemic. Three-star…
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Chinese netizens criticize illegal ancient house trade
Chinese netizens are calling for strict punishment and more measures to be taken to protect ancient buildings after a video showing people sell parts of ancient houses built during the…
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New drama ‘I love you’ released on Sohu TV
A new drama series made by Sohu TV was released on Thursday and the cast gathered at an online press conference to accompany audiences watching it. Starring young actors Zhou…
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Chinese idol’s fans vs Chinese university of economics and law, an online public opinion warfare on cyber bullying
Fans of a young Chinese idol started a “war” with a top Chinese university of economics and law after a student of the university posted some negative comments about the…
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Co-edited complete collection of France’s ancient Dunhuang manuscripts published in China
A collection of ancient Dunhuang manuscripts housed in France was published in China on Wednesday, a move that Chinese experts said will promote both the research on Dunhuang and ancient…
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Famed actress Zhang Ziyi’s new TV drama sparks discussion about whether middle-age actresses should play young characters
Chinese film actress Zhang Ziyi took her first foray into TV on Saturday. However, unlike the accolades she has gotten for her performances in films from renowned directors such as…
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More than 10,000 ancient coins unearthed in Central China
More than 10,000 ancient coins dating back to Song Dynasty (960-1279) were unearthed in a village in Ningxiang in Central China's Hunan Province, the local cultural tourism administration announced on…
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Streaming giant Netflix announces 70 star-packed films for 2021 programming slate
Already the master of 2020's pandemic-era movie landscape, Netflix on Tuesday offered a preview of upcoming 2021 releases, a list with no fewer than 70 star-studded feature films. The sneak…