To the 'cradle of Chinese acrobatics'

Well known as the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics", the China Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao county of Hebei province, has not only fostered local talent, but also attracted several overseas students.

Intangible cultural heritage

It's all in the family

Balancing act

An ancient art form that enthralls

Acrobatics needs to jump outside the box

China to surpass Japan in global tourism stakes

China is expected to overtake Japan and become the world's second-largest travel and tourism market after the US, at home and abroad, by 2013.

Girls get help to resist sugar daddies

News briefs

Shanghai aims to create slice of Europe at Expo site

Quotable

Guangdong tightens rules on foreigners

Disparate effects of disaster

Increased exports and more private sector investments can help Japan minimize the effects of the earthquake and tsunami

Military transparency

Seizing on growing common interests

Model living

Zhuang Yongshu, 82, has lived in Jinjiang, Fujian province, his whole life.

EU food products set to tickle Chinese palates

Raise a toast to Portuguese, Italian wines

Cheese makers look for an even spread

Challengingthe famed white spirits

Scotch meat for worthy connoisseurs

French connection

Chinese goods set to move up the value chain

Chinese auto industry a 'weak giant'

Train maker on track for expansion into Europe

Generation gaps

Daughter, son try to fill dad's shoes

Transition blues for aging entrepreneurs

Stepping on to success

'They just don't have enough resources'

Business briefs

No child's play

Have you any wool?

When a flock of sheep cry 'wolf' in China, the money rolls in. the new stars of Chinese animation are edging out old childhood icons like Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty

Dragon dreams

Virtual memorial

Events

The easy life

Once you come to our home, you'll never want to leave, say the locals of Chengdu, a city that oozes with charm and relaxation.

Great danes

Danish culture expert believes modern Chinese can learn a lot from the father of existentialism.

Plucking heart strings

On the road less traveled

Peter Hessler says his latest offering Country Driving is sociology, anthropology and journalism rolled into one.

Green mission

Tony blair believes China will take a leading role to fight climate change and cut emissions.