The signals tell the defensive story

Sir Winston Churchill said, "The statesman who yields to war fever must realize that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events."

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If it works for him, it works for them

Boris Spassky, the world chess champion from 1969 to 1972, said, "Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess; modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though."

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Career in an art that is less than skin deep

Dye with an herbal fragrance makes its mark in China

Rome opera house taps Hollywood glitz for new Traviata

Rome's opera house has called on the star power of Hollywood and high fashion for a new production that is already racking up record ticket sales for an institution that until two years ago was grappling with debt and labor disputes.

Car connectivity to drive future

Young users increasingly open to smart vehicle options

Rolls-Royce brings darker edge with new series

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has brought three highly bespoke models to Auto China 2016. The Ghost Black Badge series, which debuted in Asia this month, is technically and aesthetically the alter ego of Rolls-Royce: darker, more assertive, more confident and powerful, and more demanding.

Looks alone not enough to woo consumers

Car buyers are becoming more diverse, demanding product options that let them remain connected

Ford sets standard for new, connected age

Automaker to provide mobility solutions that re-imagine drivers' experience

Automechanika drives automotive trade fair

Automechanika Shanghai, Asia's largest trade fair for automotive parts that is enjoying its second year in an expanded venue, showcases accessories, equipment and services.

2016 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition