Eel wizard

Tucked in a quiet street in the north of Beijing's embassy area, a small Japanese restaurant called Missi Missi has recently climbed onto local foodies' bucket lists.

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New Year dinner at The Opposite House

Short suits are great with a fit

Francesco Petrarch, a 14th-century Italian poet, said, "A short cut to riches is to subtract from our desires."

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Riding the Chengdu-Europe Express

The West China railway logistics center in Chengdu is bustling like never before.

Colorful host to well-known names and political leaders

The ancient city of Chengdu has some interesting diplomatic exchanges in recent times including a colorful visit by French President Jacques Chirac in 2004.

Strong support for hosting world-class events

As the first city in western China to host the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, last November Chengdu welcomed some 3,000 participants from around the world who shared insights on the theme of "innovation in mobility at the heart of growth and urban well-being".

Long-standing French affair

At last year's Western China International Fair held from Oct 23 to Nov 3, the French city Montpellier again showed its robust friendship with Chengdu.

Letv speaks out over electric car plans

Entertainment firm's move to enter auto world divides industry opinion

Infiniti continues with positive outlook and localized strategy

Infiniti will further localize its development in China in response to the Chinese government's economic transition and innovation driven policies, said a senior company executive.

BYD pins hopes on an SUV hybrid revolution

Chinese carmaker BYD announced its "5-4-2" plan for its series of hybrid sport utility vehicles at a gala last week in Shenzhen, its home in Guangdong province.