Jiang Xudong, deputy director of the Culture and History Center of the Hubei Provincial Museum, carefully studies an ancient sword that was once used by King Goujian of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.- 476 B.C.). Jiang is now leading a group of scientists to explore the history of the ancient sword. Its history was vividly displayed to the public in a popular TV program called “National Treasure,” which was first aired by China Central Television (CCTV) on Dec. 3.
Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in NE China's Jilin province
People dance to greet advent of New Year in Ameiqituo Town, Guizhou
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
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Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
