Discrimination at hands of male managers rife in capital

My friend, a postgraduate student who studied human resources at a prestigious university, recently told me the tragic story of 'E', a classmate of hers.

Tianjin's eco-city is a model for Beijing

Despite being one of China's four provincial level cities, Tianjin has always been in Beijing's shadow. Residents of the capital often look down upon their neighbor city, viewing it as a hick town. Indeed, my Chinese friends in Beijing often say that Tianjin is the Middle Kingdom's "biggest village".

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Exhibits highlight students' art

Up-and-coming artists fuse traditional and modern techniques at museum show, METRO's Eric Jou reports

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Becoming an amateur musician again

Russian professional Maria Nauen inspires new talent in Beijing

Author's advice to achieve A Complaint Free World

Will Bowen, the author of A Complaint Free World, the worldwide bestseller that moved millions of Chinese people, recently came to Beijing to share more of his success theory.

Nighttime and the living is easy

By day, Shanghai's attractions will keep even the most energized visitor busy. But as night falls and people come out to socialize, dine and enjoy the cooler weather, the city lights up, as if awaking from a nap. Whether enjoying views of the Bund, shopping along a neon-lit street or strolling beside quaint waterways, here are some of the best places in Shanghai to spend an evening.

Minding your own business

The Expo has opened the door to numerous opportunities for the city's budding entrepreneurs.

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The short march to my Chinese driver's license

On the outskirts of Beijing sits the Motor Vehicle Administration department, located at the east Fourth Ring Road, near the southwestern edge of the Shibalidian South Bridge. It's a place most foreigners never visit, unless they want a Chinese driver's license.