Length 288,8 m, this bridge has three branches connecting three villages in the Hunan province. The upper part is made entirely from wood in the local traditional style.

3,000 competitors are awaited in Beijing where these new games will be held from the 3rd to the 18th of October. 35 gold medals will be given during the competitions of chess, bridge, the Chinese game go, draughts and Chinese checkers.

A young lady created a sensation last night in a pedestrian street of Chengdu, by strolling around with a funny balloon in her hand.

The mysterious art of « face changes » or « Bian Lian » goes back to the Qing dynasty.. The organisers of the rally hoped to be officially recognised by the Guinness book of records.

The Chinese sculpter Li Guangyu immortalised 63 olympic champions. Recently unveiled for the public, the bright red sculptures attract the look of stunned passers-by.

The series of photos called « Life in Shanghai » capture the subtle atmosphere of the Chinese megalopolis. This intimate view into peoples lives provides a real urban kaleidoscope of the Chinese image.