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Combining modern with traditional styles

[2015-01-12 07:40]

Rosewood furniture seller Wang Zhiyi is having a bumper year.

A thing of beauty that increases in value over time

[2015-01-12 07:40]

With the rapid growth in personal income, making sound investments has become a priority for many people in China and that is only expected to grow in future.

Passenger's first aid to Thai steward wins int'l applause

[2015-01-12 07:40]

While scandals involving Chinese air travelers have recently tarnished the country's airline etiquette reputation, a Chinese passenger won praise over Christmas after coming to the aid of a sick Thai air steward.

Market leader on cultural crusade

[2015-01-12 07:40]

Jin Zhangxi, the chairman of Nanaholy Furniture Group, likes to think he offers his customers something a little special. The items he sells are not just pieces of furniture, he says, they are cultural symbols.

Art market needs confident series of brushstrokes

[2015-01-12 07:40]

Although deals in the Chinese mainland art market shrank a little in 2014 compared to the previous year, the continuing strong demand for antique paintings and scrolls, along with Chinese collectors' rise on the international stage and diversified auctions, are all sustaining hope in the growth of the art market.

Revamp required for accessories industry

[2015-01-12 07:40]

A better accessories industry is vital to boost the development of China's small high-tech companies, say entrepreneurs in Changchun, Jilin province.

Understanding Bitcoins and finding answers to Japan's economic woes

[2015-01-12 07:40]

Bitcoin gained notoriety among the public when it was linked to global black market trading rings, but the technology behind Bitcoin makes it far more interesting than your average alternative currency. The book approaches Bitcoin from a more complex perspective than has previously been attempted. Brian Kelly, a currency investment specialist with over 20 years of experience, conducted extensive research into the Bitcoin revolution and discovered a potential for widespread social transformation.

A love affair with winter

[2015-01-10 07:28]

China's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics has interest in snow sports booming.

A playground of snow and ice

[2015-01-10 07:28]

Beijingers can play a real-life version of the terrorists-versus-good guys video game Counter-Strike on ice at the Bird's Nest this winter.

Ice climbers reaching new heights

[2015-01-10 07:28]

Xing Zhiyuan believes ice climbing is more exhilarating than conquering the world's highest peak. He should know.

Beijing sees record 'land rush'

[2015-01-09 09:28]

Beijing's land market started the year with five plots sold at record prices within three days, underscoring how the capital remains red hot as developers shun smaller cities.

Hainan drug firm sues Tencent over derogatory posting

[2015-01-09 09:28]

Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd may be facing a lawsuit from a pharmaceutical company based in Hainan province for allowing the spread of false information via its instant messaging platform WeChat.

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