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The real self as opposed to false pride

[2015-10-05 08:33]

Western coloring books remind me of Chinese realistic painting, which also emphasize the details of objects. But few Chinese like it today. As a result, that school of painting is in the throes of death.

Everything in this garden is rosy

[2015-10-05 08:33]

A coloring book for grown-ups, Secret Garden, by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford has sold more than 1 million copies in China since in June, becoming the bestseller with the fewest words - only 264 Chinese characters - according to Hinabook, its first Chinese publisher.

What it's like to be a first-time mother at the age of 50

[2015-10-03 08:11]

Many congratulations to Laura Wade Gery, head of multi-channel at M&S, and her husband, Simon Roberts, 67, on the news that they are about to become parents for the first time.

Caring parents make for happier adults, research finds

[2015-10-03 08:11]

Children brought up by caring parents rather than controlling ones, grow up to be happier and more satisfied throughout their adult lives, a study suggests.

Consumer is also designer, supervisor

[2015-10-02 08:34]

Beaten by tepid sales at outlets, home appliance makers enable consumers to decide color, design and functions

Haier pampers consumers with bespoke appliances

[2015-10-02 08:34]

Wang Hongji from Hefei, capital of Anhui province, recently offered a unique birthday gift of a personalized air-conditioner to his calligraphy-loving father, thanks to the Haier Group, China's biggest maker of household appliances.

Global travel becoming the 'normal' for more families

[2015-10-01 07:25]

Jiang Jing, a 30-year-old from Weinan, a fourth-tier city in Shaanxi province, went to her local city hall early in September to apply for a passport as she planned a trip to The Maldives with her husband the following month.

Self-drive holidays surge in popularity as wealthy tourists take to China's roads

[2015-10-01 07:25]

More than 60 percent of domestic holidays being taken in China are now "self-drive", according to new research, prompting calls for an expansion of the country's highway network and better roadside hospitality facilities.

Time to jump on the e-commerce bandwagon

[2015-09-29 09:19]

As the e-commerce sector expands here, foreign companies are linking up with China's major online platforms to push their brands.

Mountains of data can be turned into business success

[2015-09-29 09:19]

Businesses have never had so much data at their disposal. But many are failing to use the information to help them make informed decisions.

Working together is crucial in upgrading technology

[2015-09-29 09:19]

It is vital that the country's companies continue to upgrade their operations in the next five years as part of the "Made in China 2025" drive. Partnerships with overseas players in advanced technology will increase China's competitive edge, according to Andy Cheung, managing partner with Ernst & Young in greater China.

Stability cornerstone of market response

[2015-09-29 09:19]

China's patchwork of financial supervision and regulations is consistent with a diffused framework in making decisions

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