When the people of Hemudu applied lacquer to the bowl, it is believed that they also mixed the varnish with vermilion to ...

Luxury has often turned to unusual organic materials. In Renaissance Europe artisans created wonders for princely kunstkammer ...

Lacquer art is widely applied in the making of various items, such as ornamental boxes. [Photo provided to China Daily] Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme examples of Chinese ...

While adhering to the one-China policy without any change whatsoever, the German side also believes in free trade and fair ...

Is perfectionism always problematic? Does it make a difference whether the drive for perfection is self-directed, ...

The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.

The killing of a Japanese schoolboy in China has sparked an outpouring of anger and soul searching over the rise of extreme nationalism in the country, with some accusing the government of fanning ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Photo by Tanaphong Toochinda on Unsplash China does not include the debts of state-owned enterprises into its accounts. These businesses, which are controlled either by the central government or by ...

BEIJING - Chinese authorities on Monday earmarked 310 million yuan (about $43.97 million) from the central natural ...

More than three decades after its inception, the Mandoki Soulmates band, led by founder Leslie Mandoki, has not only set ...