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New rich 'ordinary people like everyone else'

2011-04-15 11:16

New rich are 'ordinary people like everyone else'.

Web of luxury

2011-04-15 11:16

Networker of wealthy taps into Chinese tolerance for growing ostentation.

A winning strategy starts with a new jet

2011-04-15 11:08

China is the fastest growing private/corporate jet market in the world and it will continue to grow

Big on Gucci, thin on taste

2011-04-15 11:08

China's three decades of economic liberalization have achieved some spectacular results.

Toy for rich boys

2011-04-14 14:13

China's wealthy are targeted at the country's main show for luxury living.

New Bloom

2011-04-08 10:38

Job seekers turning to niche jobs fueled by growing penchant for personalized services.

Future not so bright for new professions

2011-04-08 11:14

As the job market becomes more diverse, people's freedoms will grow and the labor market will eventually become more dynamic.

Vocational training still needs to be honed further

2011-04-08 11:14

Training schools and private institutions are using the concept of new professions to recruit students to make a profit although they may not understand the job opportunities in China.

The Color Perfect

2011-04-08 10:50

Young mother makes hay with tips aimed to keep customers pretty, confident.

To the 'cradle of Chinese acrobatics'

2011-04-01 10:55

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

2011-04-01 10:55

Located in Cangzhou city, southeast of Hebei province, Wuqiao county covers a total area of 603 sq km, and has a population of 28 million.

It's all in the family

2011-04-01 10:55

Four generations of acrobats have weathered the changes with devotion to leave a rich legacy.

Balancing act

2011-04-01 10:36

Not only are acrobats masters of agility and grace, but also ambassadors of a rich culture and tradition. They are also one of the top foreign exchange earners for China in the performing arts category.

An ancient art form that enthralls

2011-04-01 10:22

Acrobatics, like many other art forms created by mankind such as music and painting, is one of the most ancient art forms.

Acrobatics needs to jump outside the box

2011-04-01 10:22

China is an acrobatic superpower and its acrobats have won several laurels for their performances in the international market.

Management Gap

2011-03-25 10:14

China is facing an acute shortage of managers that is threatening the advance of its economy.

Nation's talent pool lacks a global mindset

2011-03-25 10:29

Multinational and major Chinese companies are seeking new talent development strategies in an effort to keep pace with the rapidly shifting reality of China's market.

Wiping the board clean for China's biz schools

2011-03-25 10:29

The financial crisis has changed the global business landscape and opened unprecedented opportunities for Chinese companies willing to grow overseas.

Shortage threat to growth

2011-03-25 10:21

Chinese managers 'very capable but stifled by corporate environment'.

Make better use of talent to 'bridge' management gap

2011-03-25 10:17

Fang Yan says one way for Chinese companies to bridge the management gap is to make better use of the talent available.

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