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.
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.
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.
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.
Beaten by tepid sales at outlets, home appliance makers enable consumers to decide color, design and functions
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.
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.
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.
As the e-commerce sector expands here, foreign companies are linking up with China's major online platforms to push their brands.
Businesses have never had so much data at their disposal. But many are failing to use the information to help them make informed decisions.
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.
China's patchwork of financial supervision and regulations is consistent with a diffused framework in making decisions
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