Why Guozu is a laughing stock

During my time in China I have noticed that Chinese people are a fairly patriotic bunch.

Are men threatened by successful women?

In Chinese folklore, girls born in Tiger years seem to be cursed. They bring bad luck upon themselves, to their families and even to their husbands' families.

Beijing liaison offices 'incubators' of corruption

It is no doubt that the Beijing liaison offices set up by local governments and companies have already become symbols of power and money. Every now and then, the offices are exposed in connection with corruption scandals.

What's on

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'Winter camp' no holiday

Ningning doesn't look forward to the coming month-long winter holiday. As the semester ended on Jan 23, the 10-year-old fourth grader at a local primary school knows her studies will continue - only under the name of a winter camp.

Overseas vacation is vocation

With the arrival of their winter vacation, many students are heading overseas, not for fun in sun, but to visit serious academic institutions and check out programs for future study.

Young students gain glimpse of college life on winter break

Years before they reach college age, middle-school students are experiencing campus life at prestigious universities in Beijing by attending winter educational camps over their holiday break.

Surging Skoda: A spectacular three years

Skoda, the Czech subsidiary of German automaker Volkswagen Group, more than doubled its sales to 123,000 units in China last year, a staggering achievement for such a newcomer.

Government policies pivotal in historic 2009 car market

At the beginning of 2009, it looked from our vantage point that difficult economic conditions would finally stall the development of China's automotive industry. Falling exports, rising unemployment and global turmoil were combining to dampen consumer confidence and reduce vehicle demand.

New arrivals

All-new BMW X

Deals on wheels

Geely first entrant in race to 'go west'

LANZHOU: With China now the world's largest auto market, carmakers are eagerly expanding production while eyeing untapped inland markets. Domestic automaker Geely made its bold move earlier than the rest.