Two single, happy women to crow about

During the Lunar New Year holiday, I met two single Chinese women who appeared immune to the much-talked-about reunion-time family pressure to get hitched.

Jiang Rong (aka Stacy, 29) and Chen Yufei (aka Shefali, 31) could be an inspiration not just for singles but anyone keen on having a good time.

They seem to know how to convert passions and "giftedness" into paying, challenging and joyous jobs. Clueless parents keen to help teenage children choose suitable courses and careers may want to read on.