Best of both worlds
2011-08-30 07:51:58
Cultural child rearing differences between China and the West are in the spotlight and 'tiger moms' are both loved and feared.
West east
2011-08-30 07:51:58
Despite the huge differences between American and Chinese parenting styles, when Chinese raise their children in the US, they will gradually incorporate some of their values.
Swim at Houhai
2011-08-30 07:51:58
It was a scorching Sunday in July. I was cycling, for the first time, a fixed wheel bicycle, which can't coast as the pedals are always in motion.
Elixir of life
2011-08-29 07:50:25
The annual Qingdao Beer Festival concludes with nearly 4 million people from all over the world downing 1,100 tons of freshly brewed premium beer.
Ambassador in chef
2011-08-28 07:59:27
Ferran Adria is probably the most influential chef on the international culinary stage, and he wants to be more.
Changing places
2011-08-28 08:01:17
This July, Norweigan artist Tone Leksbo returned to Kunming for a summer residency at TGC Nordica, where she is presenting a solo exhibition through Sept 3.
Young Estonian challenged by China's vastness
2011-08-28 08:01:17
Soon after 26-year-old Eve Nagel first arrived in China she suffered a severe bout of homesickness and ached to be with her family and friends.
King lives on in Tintin
2011-08-28 08:00:48
Not many know that the last king of Iraq King Faisal II lives on in the classic Tintin comic books.
Tintin, always a China fave
2011-08-28 08:00:48
China has a special place in the hearts of Tintin fans. It's the only country to be featured twice in The Adventures of Tintin series of comic books.
For life out there, start here
2011-08-28 07:59:40
Humanity's first encounter with alien life could soon happen right here on Earth.