Take a taste of Taiwan

2011-07-24 06:23:12

The true gourmet will not have to go far to sample delights from Taiwan.

Stylish sides

2011-07-24 06:23:52

Ren Guangli is a loyal fan of the Changjiang 750 (CJ-750) sidecar motorbikes.

Journalistic ethics, an oxymoron?

2011-07-22 08:02:20

The Chinese press is devoting pages and pages to the phone hacking scandal that is unfolding half a world away. Yet, our focus has been somewhat different.

More driving a Ford lately

2011-07-22 14:09:04

China chief of US auto giant targets sales dealerships in smaller cities

Home swede home

2011-07-22 12:10:15

Entrepreneur starts award-winning decor company in bustling Beijing

After tiger mom, here comes the tiger wife

2011-07-22 08:02:20

Rupert Murdoch's wife Deng Wendi played her role to a hilt, and with a modern twist.

At the margins of life

2011-07-22 08:02:20

Writer Yang Jiang spent her centennial birthday on July 17 with self-effacing mo-desty.

What they say

2011-07-22 08:02:20

In the winter of 2002, she decided to concentrate on the writing of We Three, to fulfill the wishes of her daughter. She wrote with pain in her heart and tears in her eyes. The three of them are different in character, but their integrity, wisdom and understanding of life and death are inspiring and thought-provoking.

Indian trilogy writer strikes 'black gold'

2011-07-22 08:02:20

Indian writer Amitav Ghosh's novels sometimes read like an encyclopedia. His newest, River of Smoke (John Murray) - the much-anticipated second installment of a projected three-volume opus - could, just as well, be read as a scholarly discourse on the life and times of mid-19th century Cantonese society.

New may be silver, but old is gold

2011-07-22 08:02:20

The 8,000 square meters of exhibition space at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) is known for displaying the latest in the art world.

What's good for the gander is good for the goose

2011-07-22 08:02:20

As if Donnie Yen's martial arts skills were not enough, the Hong Kong actor is hoping to attract more fans by becoming a sex symbol. The 47-year-old launched a photo book at Hong Kong's book fair on Wednesday that had both women and men swooning at the size and cut of his muscles.

Ciao, Yao!

2011-07-22 11:55:04

Chinese basketball icon leaves the game and a huge legacy after a landmark career with the Houston Rockets in NBA