Movie magic

2011-03-25 10:29:53

Promoting Chinese films has become a lifelong passion for a Belgian massage therapist.

Crouching tiger

2011-03-25 10:23:36

Fashion designer pioneers Chinese luxury brands.

Middle-aged in the Middle Kingdom

2011-03-24 07:54:02

A couple claims their book Dao of Love (Path of Love) will teach older couples how to be better lovers and marriage partners.

Charity begins at home

2011-03-24 07:54:02

Four 40-something career women in Shanghai have teamed up to become charity "professionals" and establish their own charity foundation.

Neil Gaiman to write script for 3D Journey to the West

2011-03-24 07:54:02

Science fiction and fantasy writer Neil Gaiman (Stardust, Coraline) has joined hands with mainland director Zhang Jizhong to adapt the classic Chinese Journey to the West to the big screen.

S. Korea's the reel deal

2011-03-24 07:54:02

A private media company sees the country as a promising market for Chinese films and believes cultural similarities augur well for its ambitious plans.

When burger is sandwich, you know it's the 'real China'

2011-03-24 07:54:02

Regardless of their feelings about the city, everyone I know within the foreign community of Zhengzhou seems to agree - this place is the "real China."

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing

2011-03-23 07:40:03

The nuclear plant disaster caused mass panic in China due to a misunderstanding about the dangers of radiation fallout.

Rich tastes

2011-03-23 07:40:03

Fancy a plate of stir-fried veggies for 200 yuan? That's what it costs in a Hangzhou restaurant whose owner sources only organic ingredients from a loyal band of farmers.

The freewheelin' Bob Dylan tour

2011-03-23 07:40:03

Chinese fans of the counterculture hero will finally get a chance to see him live at concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei.

In brief

2011-03-23 07:40:03

Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1.

'Quake relics' only reminder of 2008 disaster in Wenchuan

2011-03-23 07:40:03

News about the recent earthquakes in Yunnan province and Japan brought back memories of my last trip to Wenchuan, Sichuan province, in February.