Top 10 countries to visit in 2019

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A new beginning: China celebrates 40 years of reform and opening up

China's reform and opening up is not a once-and-for-all change, but a development path that will never end.

Last days to see exhibit of Italian contemporary art in Beijing

​"Beyond the Horizon -- Contemporary Art from Italy," an exhibit curated by Zhang Yidan featuring a diverse collection of recent works by 25 contemporary Italian artists, is on display at the China Millennium Monument until Dec. 23.

Johnny Depp's masterclass: How to be a great actor

American actor Johnny Depp shared his experiences in a masterclass for young Chinese involved in the film industry in Sanya, Hainan province.

Turkish filmmaker: A director should never be sure in shooting

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan shared his work experiences with young Chinese filmmakers at a masterclass held during the ongoing Hainan International Film Festival.

Top 10 most beautiful towns in China 2018

Four of the top ten most beautiful towns in China are in Zhejiang province.

Celebrating 40 years of remarkable achievements

We mark now the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up policy, which began at the end of 1978. Over the past 40 years, China has witnessed remakable changes in politics, economy, culture, scicence and technology.

Making it happen in 40 years E5: Voice of a new life

Four decades of reform and opening-up has expedited the development of China's medical system, benefiting millions of people.

James Wan creates deep-sea spectacle in 'Aquaman'

The DC Extended Universe has been saved after multiple flops and its savior is Malaysian-born Chinese/Australian director James Wan.

Underfloor heating system in Palace Museum

According to some archaeological surveys, the underfloor heating system has existed in China for more than 1000 years.

Top 10 most beautiful specialty towns in China 2018

Six of the top ten most beautiful specialty towns in China are in Zhejiang province.

Journey to the East: An American scholar's 4 decades in China

Professor Donald Stone goes down the memory lane recounting China's transformation and those of his own.

Modern education helps forge closer ties between China and India

Nicholas Dirks is a scholar of South Asian studies and the former chancellor of University of California, Berkeley. In this exclusive interview, he focuses on relations and exchanges between China and India.

Making it happen in 40 years E2: My journey

Four decades of reform and opening-up offer millions of Chinese people more possibilities to choose their journeys.

Making it happen in 40 years E1: Find his inner self

Four decades of reform and opening-up have enabled Chinese people to explore their inner world in their pursuing of the future.