Robot coding for kids hot in China

Five-year-old Duoduo is clearly hooked on her new toy, a blue robot called Dash. The only child in her family, Duoduo teaches the robot how to dance on her iPad - even naming it meimei, or little sister.

Toy group Lego says more learning from education program

Danish international toy group Lego says that its robot education program - which teaches children from the ages of 3 up the basics of coding - is doing really well in China.

Up close with the man behind Xue Buhui

Do you know Xue Buhui? The 28-year-old single woman has different occupations, such as flight attendant, a waitress of a hot pot restaurant, a taxi driver and an intern doctor.

German theater company returns to China with two productions

After its successful premiere in China last year, Theatertreffen in China will come to China again from June 7 to July 8. The program is jointly presented by Berliner Theatertreffen, one of the most important cultural forces in German-speaking countries, and Wu Promotion, a private Chinese events-promotion agency for the performing arts.

Sitting in comfort

Traditional Chinese chairs are admittedly beautiful, but are they comfortable to sit in, and how can they fit in a modern home? These are questions that modern Chinese designers have been grappling with.

Celebrities drive demand for luxury-bag brand

Celebrities and internet personalities often have a dramatic influence on the consumption patterns of Chinese fashionistas. A good example is the Italian luxury-bag and accessories brand Valextra. It was relatively unknown before it opened its first China store in Shanghai in January.

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Making pizzas fly

How does somebody grow up and become famous for throwing giant pizzas in the air?

Eating chocolate may benefit heart

LONDON - Eating chocolate on a regular basis may be associated to a lower risk of heart disease, according to a new study published online by Heart on Tuesday. Researchers have discovered a link between moderate chocolate intake and a lowered risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF), the irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other serious problems.

In a tech world

Before his Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind became a phenomenon around the globe, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari probably did not imagine he would become a celebrity.

Historic bookstore chain turns 80

Xinhua Bookstore, the country's largest book-circulation and - distribution network, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Greek port grows along with Belt and Road Initiative

When President Xi Jinping and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met in Beijing in May, the Greek city of Piraeus came up during their discussions.