When did China start celebrating Labor Day?

Dedication is the key to being a good worker.

The story behind this idiom about deception comes from one of the most famous and fabled chapters in Chinese history, the much-dramatized rivalry between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. After both generals helped to bring down the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu divided China into 18 kingdoms, taking vast, fertile territory for himself and giving Liu Bang remote, mountainous land.

Where does the term "Tui Qiao" (literally to "Push and knock") come from?

By chance, Jia Dao meets a scholar who convinces him to aspire to a bureaucratic position.

Jia Dao's tragic life was revered after his death.

China is full of pet markets. In this video, see one for yourself—and learn a little about the linguistic and cultural aspects of fish, insects, and bunnies.

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.

Explore Shanghai's exotic Former French Concession area and visit clothing boutiques with some unique and one-of-a-kind fashion items.

On this talk show, Lan Zhi will share a story about a piece of art with you. But, which parts are true and which aren't? At the end of the video, it's up to you to decide!

Zhu Haoran from Hubei speaks about the preparation of traditional food from his hometown.

Zhu Haoran shows you how to make traditional Hubei stew.

Tai chi, feng shui and all kinds of exercise- explore early morning activities in parks around China.

This entertaining and informative video on the Chinese obsession with gift-giving reveals a lot about contemporary Chinese social and political issues (covering everything from social competition to corrupt officials) and also delves into the ancient origins of this long-running practice.

In this experiment, PM2.5 and carbon monoxide levels in a room are tested before and after the lighting of a cigarette.

There are so many reasons to go window shopping.

And yet more reasons for a woman to go window shopping...

A Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic.

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains the effectiveness of a disposable medical mask.

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains which masks should be used under which situations.

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains which masks are ineffective against COVID-19.

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest discusses what is dubbed "the selfish mask."

This Beijing Television segment introduces four categories of masks and situations where they're most useful.

Guests on this Beijing Television segment demonstrate how to put on masks properly.