Developing a taste for the high life

It was a dream commission, one that Massimo Bagnasco, partner and managing director of architectural design firm Progetto Beijing, did not expect: Devise a high-end office tower that integrates energy-saving elements with tasteful furnishings and finely honed durable material.

Culture in a cup

Tea remains an integral part of the Chinese experience for many.

Volkswagen in talks to develop new car

Volkswagen AG, the second-largest foreign automaker in China, is in talks with its local partners to develop a new car, specifically for Chinese consumers.

Touch and go

More european students are returning home to unleash their traditional Chinese medical skills.

Kunming rocks

Beautiful flowers, Unique natural formations just some of the attractions.

Savvy Chinese companies should aim to invest in EU countries, rather than the United States.

Jan 21-27, 2011

New chapter with 'partnership'

President Hu Jintao and US President Barack Obama pointed out a future bilateral relationship of cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and benefit, as the two countries reached a crossroad in their ties.

Tea Time

Chinese green tea is still waiting to be fully appreciated in overseas markets.

Stamping personality on a home

Having a walk-in closet at home like Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton - who even owns a separate shoes closet - is no longer a dream for Chinese women. Demand for fittings and furniture with a personal style is booming in China.

Father of pinyin

A former banker who created the pinyin system celebrated his 106th birthday this month.

Postcards from Beijing

Danish duo use old pictures to tell stories of China's past.

Tackling a new financial reality

Global leaders to converge in Davos next week to discuss state of the economy.

Economic growth gathers momentum

China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year last year, boosted by a faster-than-expected 9.8 percent expansion in the fourth quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Jan 20.

Changing tack

Firms chart new strategies as tighter rules make information gathering tougher.