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Ancient Chinese bamboo slips displayed at UN headquarters

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UNITED NATIONS, Aug.(Xinhua) -- An exhibition on ancient bamboo slips showcasing the early Chinese civilization debuted at the UN headquarters on Tuesday.

Themed on "Chinese Classics Inscribed on Bamboo slips", the event displays photos and illustrations of the bamboo manuscripts collected by Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities in China.

93-year-old model in Guangzhou

Li Jisheng, with stylish white beard, has happend to be a student's model in academy of fine arts in Guangzhou since 20 years ago.

111 Ghanaian students get Chinese government scholarships

ACCRA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- As many as 111 Ghanaian students have been granted Chinese government scholarships in the 2013-2014 academic year, twice as many as last year, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Gong Jianzhong said here Tuesday.

"As an important part of bilateral relations, China has all along attached great importance to the China-Ghana cooperation in the field of education and strongly supported the development of human resources and personnel training in Ghana," Gong said at a reception in his residence.

Monitoring techniques help preserve world heritage

LANZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Monitoring carbon dioxide and humidity in the world heritage-listed Mogao Grottoes has been introduced to better protect the caves, experts with Dunhuang Academy said.

The grottoes, known for their Buddhist statues and frescoes, are near the oasis city of Dunhuang in southwest China's Gansu Province, a key stop-off point along the ancient Silk Road.

German students learn kung fu in Tianjin

BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- A group of 15 teachers and students from the Blue Dragon Martial Arts School in Munich, Germany traveled to the Tianjin University of Sport to study the martial arts for 14 days.

During their visit, students will gain professional training on martial art techniques such as using a machete, spear, sword, stick, along with boxing and free combat styles all based on their specialties.

Phubbers turn social etiquette on its head

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Wang Dan has always been popular among friends for her lively, talkative personality. So it was with some dismay her friends began to notice a new habit forming. She keeps glued to her iPhone and seems oblivious to those around her.

What could keep her so busy with her phone? Perhaps an e-mail, the latest anecdote about a South Korean pop singer she likes or even her hair stylist suggesting a new look. Whatever the reason, her friends at the table find her obsession with her phone unsociable.

Monitoring techniques help preserve world heritage

LANZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Monitoring carbon dioxide and humidity in the world heritage-listed Mogao Grottoes has been introduced to better protect the caves, experts with Dunhuang Academy said.

The grottoes, known for their Buddhist statues and frescoes, are near the oasis city of Dunhuang in southwest China's Gansu Province, a key stop-off point along the ancient Silk Road.

Giant rubber duck to arrive on Sept. 16

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's massive inflatable Rubber Duck will float into Beijing on September 16, Beijing Design Week’s organizing committee confirmed on July 29.

Major auction giants promote online services

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Both domestic and international auction houses have held online auctions of artworks in recent weeks.

Debates on the advantages and disadvantages of this form of auctioning are heating up.