On the dragon's tail

In 2008, Dror Hurvits identified his two "criteria" for selecting Chinese cities that he deemed fit for a Westerner to settle down in.

Cross-dressing artist awaits big onstage moment

Li Yugang, with exquisite makeup and his short hair combed neatly back, walks into a meeting room at his studio with his entourage trailing behind. He sits as his helpers inform him of his schedule, handing him a cup of warm, lemon-scented water.

Singing from rooftops

Their musical performances pack university auditoriums, though they play no instruments.

Longchamp's cautious optimism

The economic downturn in Europe and the United States and corruption clampdown in China have left many luxury retailers struggling, but at the more affordable end of the market, some brands are enjoying strong sales. Sun Yuanqing reports.

Chiara has an eye for the chic

Chiara Maria Sassu is an architect-turned-lifestyle blogger. Originally from Italy, she now calls Beijing her second home. In her blog Chiarascoffeetable.com, she writes about all the fun, chic and delicious things she has discovered while exploring the city on her bike. She tells China Daily about her blogging experience in China.

Fashion briefs

Parisian style

Straddling two worlds

Racing ahead

The high-octane Fast and Furious 7 has lived up to its reputation, making 425 million yuan ($68.5 million) on Sunday, when it broke both first-day and single-day records for the Chinese box office.

New movie seeks to become most 'sexual' ever in China

Chinese movie Ever Since We Love (Wan Wu Sheng Zhang) is creating a buzz even before it hits cinema screens.

Anchor cast aside after scandal

China Central Television host Bi Fujian is reportedly to be replaced by his colleague Zhu Jun on one of State media's most popular shows Xingguang Dadao, or Avenue of Stars.

Made from the roof of the world

Documentaries aren't really popular in China, but a recent film on the Tibet autonomous region has garnered a surprising amount of attention thanks to its unconventional approach to filming the place.

Spicy encounter

Sweet. Salty. Hot as fire. Whatever your taste, Indonesia's cuisine offers an array of flavors to explore. Mike Peters chows down for a savory buffet.