30 years of Music - how it changed
2012-09-21 13:30:27
Fan Yue, now a 40-year-old music teacher in a Zhejiang province high school, still remembers how her heart panged when she first heard Teresa Teng as a 7-year-old in 1979.
Rebel yell
2012-09-21 07:37:16
As David O'Dell admits, Chinese punk rock would have developed with or without him. However, its story would not be complete without his contribution.
Comfort Zone
2012-09-21 07:37:16
As night falls, the colors of the Middle Kingdom's capital briefly fade into the dark. Then a different set of colors emerges, as if Beijing has changed into other, more fashionable clothes.
When a 2nd career is more rewarding
2012-09-20 08:58:13
Wu Bing could have chosen a comfortable life after retirement. Instead, she is doing a job which most people avoid - a mediator for doctor-patient disputes.
Crane whisperer
2012-09-19 10:29:17
After seven years of infertility, the hooded cranes (Grus monacha) at Beijing Zoo are finally able to carry on their family line, with assistance from Zhao Xisen.
Take it slow and stay safe
2012-09-19 09:45:02
Gutter oil, melamine-tainted dairy products, fake eggs - these are only the tip of the iceberg of gastronomic nightmares that the Chinese consumer must face.
Dentist's delight
2012-09-19 09:33:44
More and more Chinese are willing to pay for a brilliant set of teeth, but a better system of dental health is needed for the man-in-the-street.
Ageless mind
2012-09-18 10:38:44
A revered orthopedist comes back from retirement as a resource for his medical colleagues.
God save our gracious Kim Kardashian
2012-09-18 10:25:50
My reaction to seeing naked pics of Kate Middleton was to hum the British anthem, "God save our gracious Queen."
Fast lane in Guangzhou
2012-09-18 09:40:29
Karl Fjellstrom is happiest looking at traffic as it hums smoothly along a major thoroughfare in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.