Taking the long way to Tibet and back

The dream route for outdoor aficionados is the Sichuan-Tibet Line and Qinghai-Tibet Line, which offer splendid views and satisfy the hiker’s appetite for challenge.

Ceremony held to commemorate China-Kuwait relationship

Faisal Al-Ghais, Kuwaiti ambassador, joined Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Li Jinzhang on Tuesday in a ceremony to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Retrospective of New Ink Painting pioneer

Liu Kuo-sung, who turns 80 this year, has revolutionized painting through his 62 years of work. He based his career on challenging the traditions of Chinese ink painting and became known as one of the pioneers of the New Ink Painting movement.

Norwegian patient receives warm welcome from Beijing

Four years ago, Norwegian singer-songwriter Tommy Sulen was dying of cancer. He came to Beijing with the hope that his doctors back home were wrong.

Friday, March 25

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Where: China Film Archive, 3 Wenhuiyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: 7 pm
Admission: 20 yuan
Tel: 8601 6860

Between introspection and discovery

Omar Galliani, a 57-year-old Italian, is a sketch artist. He draws. As art constantly tries to reinvent itself, Galliani has stuck with the basic, though the medium belies the complexity of his works.

Saturday, March 26

The Life Journey
Where: Mako Livehouse, 36 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 8 pm
Admission: 70 yuan advance purchase, 80 yuan at the door
Tel: 5205 1112

Shaolin monks start soccer team

Dressed in a yellow robe, one young monk stepped onto the back of his teammate to launch himself into the air and strike a soccer ball to score a goal.

Sunday, March 27

Xiao Se 2011 Solo Exhibition
Where: EK Projects, 22 International Art Plaza, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Until March 31, daily except Monday, 11 am – 6 pm
Admission: Free
Tel: 5807 4927

Jinan law makes community a barrier to pet ownership

This week, the government of Jinan, capital of Shandong Province, passed a revised law that requires neighbors and community authorities to sign a permission slip before the Jinan Police Bureau will process a pet license.