It occurred to me recently that this new year is not only a new year, but also the beginning of a new decade.
In a text message from an old friend of mine, who I've known for about 10 years, were the words: "Thanks for your support to my business over the last year and wish we can improve our cooperation in the new year." The only other parts of the message were his company's title and his name.
Chi Peng's apartment shows his passion for Chinese antique furniture and toys
While many professionals look for emerging trends that will help define the new year, top interior designers say the overriding pattern will remain the same in 2010 - how to meet client needs and help them express themselves in their own homes.
Beginning in 2008, naturalism became a fashion in decoration. Its essence is using plant and animal prints as elements. Materials are natural, with subjects such as shells, rocks, flowers the prominent features using the colors of sand, stone, water and plants.
A feared guerrilla fighter, whose century-plus life witnessed the most important events of modern Chinese history, was as adept at wielding a tennis racquet as he was at shouldering a rifle. Du Feijing and Liao Wengen report
The launch date of the highly anticipated Beijing Taiwan Street, a real estate project featuring Taiwan specialties and brands in Shijingshan district, continues to remain a mystery.
At a time when Dubai is still embroiled in a debt crisis, Beijing travelers are ready to check in at the most luxury hotel in Middle East, the Emirates Palace Hotel. Dubai has witnessed 50 percent more Chinese tourists in 2009.
Foreign leaders with travel plans to scale the Great Wall might be excited about the Mutianyu section's plan to open up an additional 500 m next year.
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