Salmon a delicacy for bilateral trade

Living far north in Europe with only 4.7 million people, Norwegians are blessed with plentiful natural resources, most notably oil and seafood.

Life Health

Well, well, how fitness has changed

The word "wellness" is often understood as relaxation and "kicking back": soaking up energy at a spa, whiling away stress in a whirlpool.

Can't stomach milk? Try yogurt, tofu, green veggies

China is not traditionally a nation of milk-drinkers - and with good reason. Around 90 percent of the Chinese adult population is thought to be lactose intolerant (ru tang mei que fa), which means they have low levels of the enzyme that normally digests lactose, the sugar found in milk and milk products.

Why your trotters deserve more than a footnote

While our hands may receive daily washing and moisturizing, feet and leg care tends to be an afterthought.

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Life Culture

All the right movies

Movie producer Wang Zhonglei works from a large ranch-like homestead hidden in green woods about 30 km northeast of Beijing. From the French-style windows in his plush office, he can see the front door of his villa home and can watch his horses graze on the beautifully manicured lawns.

Dancing in the light of yin and yang

A shining steel ball caught in the cracks of a crag reflects the sun; a tender, fresh flower, immersed in crystal water, glows with a mysterious, purple light; a blooming rosebud catches fire from above.

Cleaner diesel autos find favor in hi-tech Germany

Because of the enormous impact automobiles have on air quality, cars powered by cleaner diesel engines are increasingly important to the development of the industry, said Matthias Wissmann, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry.

Special Supplement

Nordex looks to grow in the wind

Saving energy, environmental protection and increasing output at lower costs are crucial to businesses today around the world.