The key to making oil-paper umbrellas: rules.

The choice of bamboo is extremely important in the construction of oil-paper umbrellas.

The oil-paper umbrella is beginning to take shape. Next in the process is preparing the paper.

This video details the final steps in producing the oil-paper umbrella.

This video explains the oil in oil-paper umbrellas.

Why do oil-paper umbrellas from Luzhou have such a great reputation?

Listen to this make-believe story about how the twelve animals were selected to be the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. What terrible thing did the rat do to get its bad reputation and why do cats hate rats?!

This video is an introduction to the origins and location of the Shaolin Temple, the center and origin of Shaolin kung fu.

The video discusses the uniqueness of Shaolin kung fu's weapons as well as the importance of achieving Zen in practicing this mysterious martial art.

Shaolin monks have travelled and performed around the world, bringing praise and attention to Shaolin kung fu.

This video is an introduction to the art of the Wudang Sword and the life of Master Chen, a world-renowned martial artist.

Those learning the sword may think of all the chivalry and heroic qualities associated with such, but further practice will lead to a deeper understanding of such notions.

The sword is a symbol of the martial world and becoming one with the sword is the highest, most ideal state one can attain.

Like the secret to performing tai chi, to reach a state in which troubles are a thing of our past, we must forget everything including our material worth and troubles and become one with nature.

This is the official trailer for the 2015 film, "Only You," directed by Zhang Hao.

The Family Chronicles Oral History Photo and Video Project inspires young people to dig deep and learn about their family history.

The Family Chronicles project gives young people the chance to create their own legacy.

Meet film director, Jiao Shou Yi Xiao Xing.

Jiao Shou Yi Xiao Xing gives up a stable career, moving to Beijing to start over.

The road to "Never Thought of That" was not without its challenges.

"Never Thought of That" is about to debut. Let's dream together.

This is the movie trailer for the Guan Hu-directed 2015 movie, Mr. Six.

November's economic data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China this morning including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) as well as data about investment, consumption and other important indicators.

A weather forecast from Japan's NHK 8 channel that involves heavy snow, a storm and possible tornadoes. Watch the video and learn some useful weather terms.