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Overseas online purchasing comes into fashion

Use of the services by mainland customers via the Internet last year was worth 12 billion yuan ($1.8 billion), a 140-percent increase from 2009.

Time of year to quit

Nearly 70 percent of employees intend to change their employment after the holiday break, according to a recent survey conducted by online human resources service provider 51job Inc.

Migrant workers setting their sights higher

The labor shortage in coastal cities that was predicted before the Chinese New Year holidays has now arrived and is more severe than anyone expected, according to employers who say they are scrambling to find enough workers.

'Red tourism' raises hopes

Baishidu village used to be quiet and secluded during the Chinese lunar new year. This Spring Festival, though, the old revolutionary base in Yizhang county of Central China's Hunan province came to life, its villagers beating drums and dancing along to revolutionary songs to welcome tourists from neighboring provinces.

Cathedral seeds best-seller on Taobao website

The sale of "cathedral seeds" from the Shanghai Expo UK Pavilion recently won online auction website Taobao's top award.

Watching the detectives

Since the first private investigation firm was founded in Shanghai in the 1990s, the number of detectives has risen to more than 200,000, despite repeated judicial attempts to outlaw the business.

Bunny business is now booming

As the Year of Rabbit gets ready to pounce, vivacious bunnies are attracting the eyes and purses of city slickers. Beijing's markets are overrun with interest and for several vendors, demand is far outstripping supply.

Courses for true love run smooth

Originating in the United States, courses that offer lessons in seduction are growing in popularity in major cities, such as Beijing and Guangzhou. 

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Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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