To sing is glorious
2011-06-10 09:19:15
A CCTV talent show features three foreigners with a yen for Chinese songs that recall the fervor of the revolution.
When going green is music to the ears
2011-06-10 09:20:51
On June 5, World Environment Day, Wang and his friends treated visitors to the CRD Theater at Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing to 10 unique melodies.
Michael’s magic steps change granny’s life
2011-06-09 17:30:43
Divorce and illness sent granny Bai Shuying's life into decline.Then she discovered Michael Jackson, who brought her a new life.
Xi’an blooms as flower expo begins
2011-06-09 15:35:14
Xi'an, one of the country's famed ancient capitals, is celebrating its flower power with the World Horticulture Expo.
In the footsteps of giants
2011-06-09 10:34:26
When the Red Army trekked through some of China's most remote and treacherous areas during their Long March, they could never have imagined the same route would become part of the travel itinerary for travelers 70 years later.
More sensual than sexual
2011-06-08 19:22:35
The designer who turned around Gucci's fortunes and made with a splash with his own brand and sizzling ad campaigns, brings his menswear to China.
Why must our children pay to just play?
2011-06-08 19:22:14
As smoke oozes out of a blazing window on the third floor, a team of tiny firefighters struggles to douse the blaze with their hoses. My 6-year-old Sheriff-son, however, grins from ear to ear as he aims the stream at the front door
Making perfect horse sense
2011-06-08 19:21:56
Riding horses to work may be the answer to frustrated car owners in traffic-trapped cities such as Beijing.
Here come the 'hutongsters'
2011-06-08 16:33:07
New breed of psuedo-stylish foreigners are giving us laowai a bad name.Forget the wrecking ball. Beijing's historic hutong need saving not from the demolition crew but from the ever-increasing number of Western hipsters who believe they are living the latest vogue.
Complex craft fights to survive
2011-06-08 11:01:10
Few people would argue that the craft that most represents China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is cloisonne enamelware.
The new burger kings
2011-06-08 10:55:03
Two enterprising, hard-working Americans overcame a host of hurdles to set up what has quickly developed into a thriving barbecue restaurant. B.W. Liou hears their story and samples their food.
Luxury jewelry market facing dazzling future
2011-06-08 09:59:30
Luxury jewelry has traditionally not been considered as profitable as high-end watches, handbags and garments in the Chinese market.