China is relaxing the policy of family planning of the past, which allows couples to have a second child if one spouse is an only child. For many, that is good news indeed, but for some, it has come a little too late, especially if the children are now of marriageable age.
In her debut novel River of Dust, Virginia Pye seems to agree with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck on at least one point: The missionaries who came to China in the early 20th century to spread the gospel were not necessarily needed.
Are Chinese reading well? Are they reading enough?
While members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference discussed changing reading habits at the two sessions in March, some of them also gave their book recommendations.
Lawrence Argent is known for his giant public installations - a red rabbit leaping through an airport and a blue bear peeping into a convention center.
First-time visitors to Uupp may wonder if it is an art gallery or a home-decor store. Paintings and sculptures are on display, together with lamps, mirrors, tables, chairs, glasses, cups, books, towels and sunglasses.
Soap operas from South Korea have been popular in China for two decades now. So, it is not the first time domestic fare has paled in comparison. But this time, the one-two punch from The Heirs and My Love From the Star really hurts, ahem, our self-respect-to the point that it turned into a topic for chatter at the annual two sessions where policy-makers and top advisers usually discuss less fluffy issues.
When two of the best franchises of video games and geekdom merge, greatness is the expected outcome. However, sadly for Shin Gundam Musou, that is not the case.
In cosmopolitan Shanghai, finding a restaurant that caters to nostalgic expat stomachs may not seem difficult. But how about those who grew up with Chinatown cuisine packed in takeout boxes with disposable chopsticks and fortune cookie?
Having lived in Hong Kong for more than two decades, it no longer surprises me when restaurants open and close within a short time period-some within months of opening. With sky-high rents and rising labor and ingredient costs, it is not easy for small businesses to run profitably. However, there are a few restaurants that have been around for a number of years-for good reason.
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