Bonnie Prince Charlie saw Scotland's isle of Skye on the run. He was fleeing government troops after his Highland rebellion ended disastrously at the 18th-century Battle of Culloden.
The favorite Chinese writer of the Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma right now is Yan Lianke, who came up with what he calls spiritual realism to represent his pursuit for "invisible truth" in his novels.
As the incidence of cancer has risen in China over the past few decades, wide misconceptions about alleviating the pain it can bring have compromised the prospects of recovery and the quality of life of Chinese with the disease, medical experts say.
For an industry driven by a desire for the new, the months-long delay between seeing a new collection and having it in your hands was always frustrating. But this is increasingly becoming a thing of the past.
Once upon a time, the Chinese saved before they spent. But a survey has found that things are changing.
For the Chinese who visit London, Harrods is a must-see, whether for shopping or leisure.
Fiery and strong baijiu, or white liquor, is a mainstay for a feast in northern China, where people "bottoms up" with the potent alcohol to show respect to each other. In southern China, however, especially along the south and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, huangjiu (yellow wine) is usually favored by people for its rich and mellow taste.
This recipe is a template for topping sauteed steaks or chops of almost any kind with a wilted salad, a splendid dish for an early fall dinner.
One Star House Party is creating a weeklong pop-up at The Opposite House in Beijing. Running from Saturday through Sept 30, the internationally renowned team behind pop-up restaurants in New York City, Taipei and Seoul will execute a locally influenced menu that reflects its extensive travels throughout China.
When British fashion instructor Natalie Gibson paid a four-day visit to Beijing to judge a fashion show years ago, she had little inkling that a side trip to a local market would lead to greater journeys.
Beans brought Peerasak Srinives to China decades ago.
People take pleasure in music. And food. And touch. So why not bring all of the senses together at once?
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