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Hitting a different beat for locals over the World Cup

African drums are finding their rhythm in Beijing after supporters manage to tap into the soccer season, Wendy Qian reports

Bottoms up for ten tables of wine from Australia

Beijing played host to 10 outstanding Australian regional winemakers on Friday in a special event at J & E Mansion, near Chaoyang Park, organized by Wine Australia, part of the government-sponsored Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation.

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Izu writer witness to changing China

Commentator looks for a better view of Sino-Japanese relations

Driving into the future

Men love cars as much as women love diamonds, which may explain why it is mostly male visitors to the Expo that are prepared to endure the heat and long lines to get into the SAIC-GM pavilion.

Visions for 2030

Ever wondered what the future of transportation will look like? The short movie at the SAIC-GM Pavilion shares its views with visitors in a high-tech, 4D theater.

Getting malled to death

Life in Sanlitun recently became a little more convenient. My apartment community is located just south of the new Sanlitun SOHO, and with these towers nearing completion, the complex is no longer closed off. I can now walk directly to Sanlitun Village South and no longer have to make a detour around the large area occupied by the SOHO high rises.

Beijing ballgames are mixed bag of success

In pubs, living rooms and parks across Beijing, sports fans are tooting vuvuzelas - those irritating outsize South African kazoos - at least in spirit as they cheer on their FIFA 2010 World Cup favorites.

College grads looking to smaller cities for better lives

According to Beijing Evening News, an online survey found that 86 percent of college graduates would like to work in second-tier cities. Responding to the question of what would make them "flee" first-tier big cities, some 67 percent put the blame squarely on excessive living costs. Other factors included cut-throat competition in employment, high pressure in work and life, and hukou issues.

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Tipping your hat to a great historic day out

Maker of Mao's hat gives you plenty to think about, William Axford finds