54 survivors, 42 dead in China plane crash

A Chinese airliner smashed in two while attempting to land in heavy fog, leaving at least 42 people dead but 54 survivors in the country’s first major air disaster in nearly six years.

Housing slump clouds US recovery prospects

US home sales are plunging despite rock-bottom mortgage rates as high unemployment prevents people from buying houses and threatens to curtail economic recovery.

Chile miners not told rescue could be months away

Chilean officials worked to launch a gruelling, four-month rescue operation to save 33 trapped miners, while keeping the men in the dark about how long they will have to wait for deliverance.

Goya Awards film series.

Why is death and violence so fascinating? Is it morally correct to show violence in movies?

Chinese opera mask–Traditional Chinese handicraft

The World of Chinese presents a series of traditional Chinese handicraft workshops for foreign and Chinese readers.

Big appetites, bigger views

Two buildings in the city rightfully deserve the title grand. One is the Bird’s Nest, officially named the National Stadium. The other is the Egg, also known as the National Center for the Performing Arts. When visiting these two masterful structures, people probably overlook their restaurants while eyeing the beauty of the architecture.

Panda breeding center in Chengdu recruiting special volunteers

The Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding is recruiting six volunteers to join the center for two months. Chinese and foreign nationals between the ages of 12 and 60 are eligible to apply. Zhang Zhihe, director of the research base, announced the project at the Shanghai Expo Chengdu Pavilion on Monday.

Beijing census gets under way

The month-long city population census ahead of the sixth national census began last Sunday, and Beijing police are warning people to be careful of fake enumerators. As many as 100,000 enumerators will enter Beijing homes to register residents through September 15. The national census, held every 10 years, begins November 1.

Summer to prepare for the future – US high school students learn Chinese and think about careers

The summer school holiday, to some students, means learning in a different classroom. This summer, 38 US high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Houston, New York City, Rochester and Washington DC came to China for five weeks of language studies, cultural exposure and international career development training.

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Understand the history and uniqueness of Peking Opera to enrich your viewing experience. China Culture Center has invited professional actors to discuss the art form’s background, complexities and subtleties.