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Calligraphy masterpiece sets record at 436.8m yuan

A calligraphy handscroll by Song Dynasty (960-1279) master Huang Tingjian fetched a record price of 436.8 million yuan ($64 million) after 40 minutes of bidding on Thursday night at Poly International's Spring Auction.

Canadian lobsters sink their claws into Beijing

Demand for Canadian lobsters in Beijing has increased substantially over the past two years, thanks partially to the global financial crisis.

Number of riding schools grow at a canter, despite losses

Equestrianism - the art of horse riding - is no longer novel in China's capital, which now boasts about 60 riding clubs that attract thousands of enthusiasts wanting to saddle up.

Shooting to fame in cyber world

By paying thousands of netizens to leave positive or negative posts on China's popular websites, thereby generating attention, tui shou (literally pushing hands) potentially stand to make thousands of yuan on advertising tie-ins and promotions, even if the star of the show does not.

Chinese buyers snub Ming-era album at $15m

A 3-century-old ink-on-paper album by painter Shitao that was tipped to fetch HK$120 million ($15 million) at a Hong Kong auction didn't sell as the record price set by host Christie's International gave Chinese buyers pause.

Big brewers fermenting deals in Southwest

With the mercury sizzling, it is the chilled beverages that are selling like hot cakes. And for several years now beer has been the most popular beverage in Sichuan province.

Beijing exhibits plan for tourism growth

Drafting the right blueprint to make Beijing a world-class destination tops the agenda for local tourism officials, who have set an ambitious goal for the capital to play host to more than 10 million international visitors annually.

Penn finds friends in China's education

One of the great things Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), celebrated in her recent trip to China was the fact that many alumni who returned to China became leaders.

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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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