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The article focuses on jade as an important Chinese art. The price of a first-class Hotan white jade as of 2009 is one million Ren Min Bi (RMB) per kilogram (kg). The standards for evaluating jade quality include color, transparency, structure, purity, cutting workmanship and weight. Jade was widely used in the old Chinese society in decorative articles, household utensils, and sacrificial vessels in wealthy homes.

Presents several photographs depicting ancient utensils in China.

Focuses on the discovery of priceless bronze vessels dating back 3,000 years in western China's Shaanxi Province in January 2003. Valuation of the archaeological finds; Inscriptions found in the vessels; Description of the vessels.

Focuses on Chinese dishes with medicinal functions. Drinking of green tea to improve digestion; Eating of special porridge to keep warm during the cold winter days.

The article offers brief information on several gadgets in China including the phonekerchief signal-blocking gadget, the ping pong cover lightweight casing for cellphones, and the Counting Ring money-counting ring.