Wine with manners
2011-08-14 07:48:34
More than 2,000 years ago, Confucius taught his disciples that wine must be treated with respect.
Hopping to the Czech Pub
2011-08-14 07:48:34
Before I describe one of the best meals I've had recently - the Moravian-style rabbit at the new Czech Pub near Beijing's Ritan Park - I have to 'fess up.
Strike a pose, puppy
2011-08-14 07:49:23
Devoted parents of four-legged children wanting to spend some quality time with them now have a novel activity. And it gives the yoga term of "downward dog" a whole new meaning.
'Good morning, did you smile today?'
2011-08-15 08:03:27
Many people call 52-year-old Guo Mingyi a "modern-day Lei Feng (1940-1962)", the People's Liberation Army soldier who became a cultural icon symbolizing selflessness and dedication.
Roar of the Flying Tigers
2011-08-15 08:03:27
The 91-year-old veteran Wang Yanzhou says he wishes more people were aware of the part he and his fellow Flying Tigers played during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-1945).
Exclusive attraction
2011-08-12 11:09:32
Young Swedish entrepreneur's online social networking website is aimed at China's rich.
The light touch
2011-08-12 11:05:24
Danish ideas man adding new color to urban Chinese office workers.
Love for China blooms in heart of American
2011-08-11 07:49:04
Eunice Moe Brock was born in Hebei, and, although she lived in the US for decades, the 94-year-old has returned to China to share her passion for flowers.
Enjoy the Big Apple on the cheap
2011-08-11 07:49:04
It's known for its Broadway shows, designer shops and exclusive restaurants but there are plenty of things to enjoy in the Big Apple.
Want money, won't travel
2011-08-11 07:49:04
Today's newcomers to the job market have unrealistic expectations, say HR managers, but fresh graduates seem to have their own opinions.
A major question for high school graduates
2011-08-11 07:49:04
Even as college graduates battle for jobs, high school graduates are agonizing over which major they should apply for at university.
Internships help ease entry into working world
2011-08-11 07:49:04
Chen Zengan, human resources manager at Boya Software, says working as interns can help graduates adapt more quickly to an office environment.