Empress set to impress in new TV drama

actress Tang Yan stars as the protagonist empress during Liao Dynasty [China Daily]
actress Tang Yan stars as the protagonist empress during Liao Dynasty [China Daily]
China Daily | 21-Nov-2020 | By Xu Fan

There’s an old saying that behind every great man is a great woman. This is indeed true in the case of emperor Jingzong. His wife, Xiao Chuo-also known as Xiao Yanyan-assisted him to propel the Khitanruling Liao Dynasty (916-1125) to the zenith of prosperity, making her one of a few legendary women who changed Chinese history. Continue reading “Empress set to impress in new TV drama”

Imagining a fashionable life

Illustrator Chen Zuer [China Daily]
Illustrator Chen Zuer [China Daily]
China Daily | 20-Nov-2020 | By Xue Mengchen

If you are going to make a statement on fashion in Europe then there are worse places than the Italian city of Milan to showcase your talent. On Jan 23, the day before Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve, La Rinascente department store in Milan displayed something special to welcome in the Year of the Rat. Continue reading “Imagining a fashionable life”