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.

Far, wide reach

2011-08-28 08:01:17

The Web has made one Frenchman a citizen of the world.

World Scene

2011-08-28 08:00:48

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.