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Chinese Valentine’s day celebrated with photos, flowers and vows

A flower shop on Tian'ai Road [SHINE]
A flower shop on Tian’ai Road [SHINE]
SHINE | 14-Aug-2021 | By Hu MinYu Linxia

Rain failed to dampen sweet emotions as local lovebirds celebrated the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, on Saturday. They flocked to marriage registration centers across Shanghai to exchange vows. “Qixi is a traditional Chinese festival, and we hope to follow the love traditions,” a man surnamed Qian said at the marriage registration center in Xuhui District with his wife. Continue reading “Chinese Valentine’s day celebrated with photos, flowers and vows”

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Beijing’s courtyard adds zing to rental market

Beijing's courtyard adds zing to rental market [CGTN]
Beijing’s courtyard adds zing to rental market [CGTN]
CGTN | 13-Aug-2021 | By Song Yaotian

With modern lives getting ever faster, the longing for peace and quiet often prompts many a trip to the countryside. Brewing your own tea, transcribing Buddhist scripture and reading books may be regarded by city dwellers as unimaginable luxuries. Courtyard houses can, however, recreate the same ambiance in bustling metropolises. Continue reading “Beijing’s courtyard adds zing to rental market”