StarTimes, the pay TV operator, recently tempted subscribers in Nigeria with a very enticing offer.
Zhang Min would be very happy to be able to buy a 250-milliliter bottle of Spanish olive oil for what he pays for a 2,500-milliliter bottle of peanut oil.
It is something countless British technology startups face: in a tightened economy, despite insisting they expect their revenue to grow quickly, the chances of getting sufficient funding are slim.
"I think there is little question that rebalancing is happening. It was always going to happen in my view. The only questions were how and how quickly."
Edmund Phelps firmly believes China needs to innovate more if its economy is to progress to the next stage of development.
Trust the Germans to come up with the goods when it comes to technology and engineering, and the marketing item. The country that brought us "Das Auto" and "Vorsprung durch Technik" (Progress through technology) has now introduced to the world "Industry 4.0". That is the moniker the German government has adopted to describe the mass computerization and mechanization of traditional industries, which some are calling the fourth industrial revolution.
China's economic growth recovered slightly in the second quarter to reach 7.5 percent, a strong indication that the world's second-largest economy has been stabilizing after it dipped to a multi-year low of 7.4 percent in the first quarter.
Before she attended university, Zhang Xi was expected to follow in the footsteps of her artist father and become a traditional ink painter. Instead, the 35-year-old built a career as an accomplished architect, with a practice in Shanghai. However, her habit of playing with silk has also offered an entry to the world of fashion, and she's building a kingdom of silk bags.
Spain has Penlope Cruz, France has Marion Cotillard, and Italy has Monica Bellucci. But a breakout actress from China has yet to make a mark on modern-day Hollywood. That could change with Li Bingbing, whose profile is set to rise with her role in Michael Bay's Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Taipei is a vibrant and modern Chinese city that attracts tourists with its rich, mixed cultural heritage and melting pot cuisine. The Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, which opened recently, is a key point to start experiencing the city's culture, arts, food and luxurious lifestyle.
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