Faye Wong: a highly successful and influential Chinese singer-songwriter and actress who is usually referred to as a diva. She was born in Beijing, moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and rose to stardom in the early 1990s by singing ballads in Cantonese. Since 1995, she has recorded mostly in her native Mandarin, often combining alternative music with mainstream Chinese pop. "I Am Willing" is one of her signature songs from the early years.
The song, "You're Happy, So I'm Happy," was interpreted by the media and some critics as a song written for her newborn baby girl. However, Faye Wong says the song simply expresses the feeling of happiness. However, you can still feel her delight about becoming a mother. Let's hear it!
For an early age you could tell my grandmother was different. She was precocious and beautiful. An artist, a spy and a beauty her life was a whirlwind.
My grandmother was not one to sit back in times of turmoil. She was politically active and performed across the country promoting Nationalism. Her courageousness even lead her to be detained by the Japanese.
My impressions of my grandma were mostly based on pictures we exchanged in letters. Her beauty and style influenced me a lot when I was younger.
Grandmother always took great care in her appearance and she expected the same from us. Red nail polish, makeup, earrings were an important part of her daily routine even into her later years.
During the Second Sino-Japanese War between China and Japan in 1937, three of China's universities merged to form the National Southwestern Associated University.
On May 4, 1938, the Southwest Associated University officially opened. It was a truly historic moment.
After the establishment of New China in 1949, many graduates of the Southwestern Associated University studied abroad but then returned to support their home country.
Shui Jiao, which today simply means "to sleep," actually had a much deeper meaning in ancient times. After all, sleeping also includes dreaming, which can have a powerful effect on our minds, even leading to great discoveries!
The importance of sleep and meditation is analyzed, citing a proverb from Zeng Guofan, a famous military general and scholar.
Have you ever woken up feeling as if you hadn't slept at all? It may be because you're lacking in deep sleep. But no worries- this video will teach you how to sleep soundly. All you have to do is shave off your hair and take a vow of silence!
An intriguing explanation of the Daoist concept of souls and how they're secretly working while we sleep to digest food, reinvigorate sexual energy and make us move subconsciously.
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How does sleep help our bodies restore energy? The answer, according to this man, lies not with biology but with physics. Apparently, it has something to do with oscillating planets.
Ever wondered why we dream? There's still no scientific consensus to definitively answer that question, but here's a brief video explaining one theory related to blood circulation.
Experience China's version of the singing competition where four celebrity coaches choose their teams based on voice alone without being able to see the singers. It's the last round of the blind auditions as the coaches fight to get the best singers on their teams.
Twenty-year-old Wang Qiwei has always felt ashamed that his girly voice doesn't match his manly appearance. Will the coaches give him the confidence he needs to shine?
Zhao Ke has had intensive classical music training since he was just ten years old. However, his real passion is for jazz. Can he fulfill his dream of bringing jazz to a wider audience of Chinese listeners?
A young truck driver gives himself one last chance to prove to his skeptical father that he has the talent to make it as a singer. But first, he has to convince the coaches.
Having already filled his team of 14, Coach Yang Kun gets to enjoy the show along with the audience. Take a look back at the contestants he snagged. Plus, a single mother delivers a moving performance for her daughter.
All the contestants have performed, but three of the four coaches still have one spot left on their teams. The best of the unclaimed contestants are given one more chance to impress the coaches and go on to the next round. A big girl with a big dream is first up.
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