China's popular sports have developed rapidly in the 50 years since the founding of the People's Republic. During the early period of New China, people just did aerobic exercises to radio music during break times, and took part in the spring and autumn sports meets held each year. As socie
Since the founding of the PRC in 1949, China¡¯s physical culture and sports have entered a new historical era. Chinese athletes won 1,298 world championships fom March 1959, when Rong Guotuan captured the first world championship for China at the 25th World Table Tennis Championships held in Germany
Traditional sports are an important part of China's sports activities, as well as a precious cultural heritage. Many of the traditional sports activities are not only good for health but also have high artistic value, and rich recreational and educational functions. 
Before 1949, China participated in the Olympic Games in 1932, 1936 and 1948, but failed to win any medals.
After 1949, the former All-China Sports Association was reorganized to become the All-China Federation of Sports (Chinese Olympic Committee) to promote the Olympic games and the ideals they e
Before 1949, China had participated in only three Olympic Games and failed to win a gold medal. But in more than 30 years after 1949, Chinese athletes won 30 world championships. From 1978 to 1999, Chinese athletes won 1,205 championships in the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, and
During the 1st modern Olympic Games in 1986, the volunteers mostly came from the army. But in 1980, for the first time, the Lake Placid Olympics officially recruited public volunteers; 6,000 volunteers to be exact. These volunteers along with proper organization and qualified, professional staff are
1. China ended its Olympic skiing gold drought on Feb. 23 as Han Xiaopeng clinched the men's freestyle skiing aerial gold, also the country's first ever men's Winter Olympic title, in the Turin Games.
Traditional Chinese music can be traced back 7,000 - 8,000 years based on the discovery of a bone flute made in the Neolithic Age. In the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, only royal families and dignitary officials enjoyed music, which was made on chimes and bells. During the Tang Dynasty, dancing and
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian. The city, which was formerly known as Chang'an has a very long history, and was the imperial capital during 13 dynastic periods. Of these, the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) w
I. The Plucked String Instruments
1. The lute family
Pipa- four-stringed lute with 30 frets and pear-shaped body. The instrumentalist holds thepipaupright and play withfive small plectra attached to each finger of the right hand. The pipa history can be dated back at least 2,000 years and dev