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The old and new festival of Qing Ming

Qing Ming, which translates as “tomb-sweeping day” and is a day traditionally spent cleaning the graves of deceased relatives and burning offerings.

An epic trek there and back

Li Yiying was one of the estimated 500 million people took the roads to visit relatives and celebrate Qing Ming.

Guangzhou Daily is the second-biggest-selling newspaper in China. Photo by Hannah Breeze.

News of the World: Students learn about Chinese news media

A group of both local and UK students today gained a unique insight into Chinese news media in Guangzhou. Students …

Cars and people jostle for space in Shenzhen. Photo by Hannah Breeze

Made in China: Is Chinese manufacturing on the decline?

Laptops, mobiles, shoes, clothing and toys; you name it, China makes it. The factory of the world has been pumping …

Clive Barda talking to Mr Xu, Art Director of the Guangzhou Opera House. Photo by Wang Wen Bo

The Man Behind the Camera

He’s a loving father, a doting husband, a music-lover and above all a globally renowned photographer; Clive Barda, according to …

Manga is increasingly appealing to young Chinese. Photo by James Mellan

Turning Japanese: I Really Think So

For westerners, used to the debate and discussion of China’s relationship with the west, it can come as a surprise …

Traditional wedding dress. Photo by Huang Ning

Shamian Island, the top wedding photography destination

Creating an elaborate wedding photo album has become a part of modern Chinese weddings and Shamian Island is the top …

Entrance to the world of TCM

TCM centre enjoying healthy holiday business

Young people have been flocking to Guangzhou’s Shamian Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Centre to seek health care during the Qing …

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Learning Tai Chi in Panyu

With ten universities and a student population of 120 000, the higher education megacentre in Panyu, also known as University …

Students getting ready to go out on a story. Photo by Huang Ning

Hotpot goes to China

Journalism students from the UK and China are currently working together in Guangzhou, Southern China, on a pioneering reporting project.  …