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Jilin Special

It burst upon the Asian scene in the late '90s after making its world debut in the mid-'80s, and its luscious flavors became an instant hit halfway around the world from home. The Canadians were justly proud, for they were solely responsible for making icewine the luxury product it is now, elevated from its more plebeian origins as a common, sweet German dessert wine.

Help offered to newly rich

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Farmers who were compensated for relocation get valuable assistance

Runners step up and take it to the next level

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The bright sunshine on Sunday afternoon helped fire up the 300 runners who took part in a grueling climb up the stairs of China Central Television Tower, but, despite their best efforts, the record time was not beaten.

Chaoyang on the lookout for more talent

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During the coming five to 10 years, Chaoyang district hopes to attract more than 1,000 outstanding expats and overseas Chinese returnees, thanks to preferential policies for those who work or set up a business there.

Buying into the male style of going shopping

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Once, at a classmate's get-together, a male school friend asked me and another girl to go to a new mall nearby with him to fetch some clothes. We shook our heads almost at the same time - sorry, brother.

Don't walk on green but stand, wait and hope

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The first time it happened, an elderly Beijinger gently but firmly pressed his hand across my chest and pushed me back to safety. (Thank you, kind stranger.) Later, I did the same thing when an obvious newcomer stepped from the curb to cross the street when the light turned green.