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Goings On

Architectural wonder or a potential eyesore?

[2010-08-02 08:10]

Like most people in and outside China, I believe the National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, is a truly stunning structure. It is unique among the world's major sports venues. And I count the day spent viewing track and field events during the 2008 Olympic Games as one of my most memorable China experiences.

Will Mandarin replace English in popularity?

[2010-08-02 08:10]

Some say it seems as if English's role as the most popular language in the world may be about to wane in favor of Mandarin. The hundreds of thousands of college kids and other language enthusiasts that pour into China every year are not surprising anymore.

Around Beijing

[2010-08-02 08:10]

More than 6,000 people competed for homes in Daxing district on Saturday when units in a new apartment building were sold for around 17,000 yuan per square meter.

Where antique culture touches modern design

[2010-08-02 08:02]

Beijing is home to countless shops that sell furniture and home decorations, but very few are born from the desire to promote innovative Chinese designers and furniture items that simultaneously embrace traditional Chinese culture and our modern times.

China's changes through a lens

[2010-08-02 08:02]

BBC award nominee takes on the city's sights

Photography workshops

[2010-08-02 08:02]

With his passion for sharing his work and skills, Carney has started to run a number of photography workshops in Beijing.

Midweek matches appeal to soccer fans at ClubFootball

[2010-08-02 08:02]

If New York is famously known as a "melting pot" of nationalities, Beijing must surely be a hotpot, simmering nicely with people from all corners of the earth.

What's on

[2010-08-02 08:02]

Events

Preaching to the choir

[2010-08-01 07:59]

Feng Zhikai works with the world's supermodels and is known internationally as a leading light of the Chinese fashion industry. But, he isn't that well-known in his home country.

Zegna's tale of two cities

[2010-08-01 07:59]

Italian luxury brand Ermenegildo Zegna chose to celebrate its centennial in Shanghai, half a world away from its Milan base. Gan Tian tells us why

Bamboo - a flexible alternative

[2010-07-30 07:56]

Bamboo is not only a highlight of some of China's forests but also an important part of the Expo 2010 Shanghai. National and Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA) pavilions use bamboo in innovative and environmentally friendly ways, encouraging builders and architects to use this fast-growing and readily available crop.

Less drive makes for cleaner city

[2010-07-30 07:56]

Nestled in the many cases of the Urban Best Practices Area is the Malmo Case Pavilion. This small Swedish city, with a population of 300,000, has drastically reduced its carbon emissions by encouraging its residents to walk, cycle or use public transportation instead of private cars.