Kicking for joy

2011-09-09 14:28:19

Li-Lian Ahlskog-Hou screamed "aiya" when she was invited to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to attend a taekwondo get together.

Tasting the new tapas

2011-09-09 14:28:19

Artist Judas Arrieta astonished friends and family when he announced that he was moving to Beijing to fulfill a lifelong dream to live and work in Asia.

Diplomatic Pouch: With Mike Peters

2011-09-09 14:28:44

Diplomatic pouch

Tomb raiders remain a menace

2011-09-09 14:26:38

Despite increasing efforts to tackle the illegal traffic in cultural artifacts, every year thieves break into tombs and steal priceless treasures.

Master in a month

2011-09-08 16:00:28

A Shanghai businessman is repackaging the martial art for the 21st century and an international market.

Being single, why not?

2011-09-07 19:04:13

You can be sure that males would like to be coupled up, however, sometimes they also seek being single, particularly in our modern era with diversified lifestyles.

Worked to death

2011-09-07 07:42:58

Stress, long hours and an unhealthy lifestyle can have serious, even terminal, consequences.

Sweet success

2011-09-07 07:42:58

A program that encourages city residents to sponsor beehives in the outskirts of Beijing has benefits for all.

Lang Lang to play himself in The Flying Machine

2011-09-07 09:18:10

Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays himself in The Flying Machine, a 3D film that premiered on Aug 30.

Fungus risk in hospitals is tackled

2011-09-07 10:12:52

A fungus that has become a major threat to hospital patients may have a hidden weakness.

Stem cell stroke trial looks hopeful

2011-09-07 10:12:43

A pioneering clinical trial to inject stem cells into the brains of patients disabled by strokes has been cleared to progress to the next stage.

'Brown fat' breakthrough may help obese

2011-09-07 10:12:36

Australian scientists believe "brown fat", a wondrous tissue that burns energy to generate heat, could help people fight obesity.