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Easy Talk: Entertainment maestro takes it to a new level

Rick Garson is a seasoned innovator in entertainment. He has covered promotions and productions for big-name artists, including Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones, as well as events like the Billboard Music Awards. But his focus turned to China after he produced the Beijing Olympics' Divas in Beijing concert TV series in 2008. He has been living in Beijing since 2013 and his latest venture is a mixed reality showroom, which encompasses the latest technology, such as VR headsets and hologram stages.

Travel: Jinshanling Apricot Flower Festival set to blossom

The annual Jinshanling Apricot Flower Festival was launched in Chengde, Hebei province on Monday. The event was held under the twin themes of Dating with Flowers in Chengde and Appreciating Spring Scenery at the Great Wall. The event, which lasts four weeks, is held in a mountainous region about 140 kilometers northeast of Beijing. The Jinshanling Great Wall section is the best preserved part of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Culture: Rich heritage shines along ancient trade route

With the promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative, cities and provinces in China and countries linked to the initiative are playing more important roles in connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road routes. Intangible cultural heritage from these places is also witnessing a revitalization. Our website has a series of images focusing on cultural heritage linking destinations along the trade route.

Art: Magnolia flower-themed artifacts light up museum

The Palace Museum in Beijing has released a series of photos showing magnolia-themed cultural relics from the museum. The beautiful items are either shaped like magnolia flowers or use magnolias in their patterns. Visit our website to view some of these enchanting relics.

Photo: Mist gives modernbridge a mystical view

A spring rain on Tuesday gave Sidu River Bridge in Enshi, Hubei province, the appearance of a misty, ephemeral wonderland. It's the second-highest bridge in the world, the highest being Beipan River Bridge on the border of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces.

Buzzword: Onlineness

Onlineness refers to maintaining a constant online presence, in order to be able to instantly react to any new internet developments, no matter how insignificant. Onlineness may lead to acute loneliness and pathological syndromes.