A restorer repaints a warrior's head. – Photo by Zhang Tianzhu
Hailed as the eighth Great Wonders of the World, the Terracotta Warriors were accidentally discovered by farmers in Xi'an more than four decades ago.
These statues were assembled more than 2,200 years ago for Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. It was believed that the army would protect him in the afterlife.
Restorers with a keen eye for detail and boundless patience help these ancient warriors to keep marching on.
Restorers repairing a Terracotta Warrior. – Photo by Zhang Tianzhu
Marvel on as you read about the artisans who are painstakingly restoring the magnificent Terracotta Warriors to their full glory on China Watch.
The 8-page supplement, prepared by China Daily, brings you news and features from the realms of business, culture, economics, education, entertainment and more.
This month, China Watch also looks at the sponge city project.
A small park in Chongqing which has benefited from the sponge city project. – Photo by Liu Chan/ Xinhua
Flooding is one of the most serious water-related issues in Chinese cities because of rapid urbanisation, land-use changes and the disappearance of natural wetlands.
To cope with such problems, the country turned to the concept of building “sponge cities” five years ago. So far, 30 Chinese cities have benefited from this innovative plan and the infrastructure that has been built as a result.
Yang holds a Momordica fruit he collected in Sandakan in 2017. Picture provided to China Daily.
When Yang Xiaoyang went to Singapore to study engineering, he ended up with an entirely different vocation. Now at the age of 32, he has given himself the mission of educating the world about plants.
From the endangered Lodoiceamaldivica (sea coconut) that grows only in the Seychelles to the rare Keppel apple, which ancient Indonesians believed would make one's body fragrant with a distinct scent of violets, Yang has documented thousands of plant species.
A livestream host introduces her chicken farm in Danfeng county, Shaanxi province. - Photo by Liu Xiao/Xinhua
For many, short videos are a form of cheap and easily accessible entertainment.
However, rural dwellers in China are harnessing the power of video apps to learn and share.
Some make videos about life in the country and have subsequently gained huge followings which can help to generate income.
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