Beijing Bites

Bar manager gets jail term

In the spirit of Shanzhai

The word shanzhai originally means "mountain village", but the term was given new life in China implying any type or form of "imitation".

Trust your heart, but not a horoscope

Today when a girl has a feeling towards a guy, probably she will ask for his Zodiac sign, and quickly check their horoscope compatibility on the Internet. If you are an Aquarius, maybe you should avoid a Cancer; or if you are a Pisces, Leo might be a good choice.

On 'Can laowai make 'real' friends?'

Do Chinese have real friendships?

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Cashing in on superstition

Many Western practitioners are flocking to Beijing's biggest monuments for fengshui lessons despite skepticism

The popular magic of 'wind and water'

As 2010 dawns, the turning of a decade gives people a great opportunity to get their affairs in order - and for some, fengshui too.

Blood lines

Pu Wenqing is one of the few surviving Red Army soldiers who has personally experienced the journey of her nation to its current prosperity.

Vanguards of victory

People's defender

Kong Qingde is a member of the 74th generation of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, but the stellar lineage did not protect him from the chaos that engulfed the country in 1928.

Red redux

My childhood dream was to meet Chairman Mao, says Chinese Canadian Wang Shuibo, now 48.

Party perspective

The "cultural revolution," which lasted from May 1966 to October 1976, was responsible for the most severe setback and the heaviest losses suffered by the Party, the State and the people since the founding of the People's Republic.