Chance to tuck into tasty treats

In the southern city of Nanning, tourists and locals can feast on a huge range of dishes and delicacies. The following are some of the local dishes that are not to be missed.

China Art Industry Expo underway in Beijing

The seven-day China Art Industry Expo, running from Sept 29 to Oct 5 is showcasing artworks from more than 80 countries at seven museums and art centers in Beijing's emerging art zone Songzhuang in Tongzhou district.

Wide-ranging display of creativity

The 2014 China Art Industry Expo opened in Beijing's Tongzhou district on Monday, welcoming visitors with a wide variety of artworks and related deals during the upcoming National Day holidays.

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2014 China Art Industry Expo

The rise of Tongzhou

Tongzhou in southeast Beijing is considered the capital's eastern gate.

Industrial diamonds help Zhecheng sparkle

Zhecheng county, in the eastern part of Henan province, is home to one of China's hubs for diamond powder production.

Refrigeration hub comes out of the cold

Minquan county, in Henan province, used to be an impoverished agricultural region with a large population and weak industrial foundations. Today it is a major player in China's refrigeration industry.

Do you need to win five tricks or six?

Edgar Fiedler, an economist who worked under presidents Nixon and Ford, said, "Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard."

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Fairytale castle

Starwood Hotels & Resorts debuted The Castle Hotel in Dalian as part of its luxury collection on Sept 19, setting a new benchmark in Northeast China.

Loyalty program taps business clients and travel elite

Most hotel groups are trying various awards programs to enhance customer loyalty, yet Starwood has taken it a step further by targeting meeting and travel professionals for a greater share of the global B2B business.