Brakes on fakes

2012-05-10 08:07:08

The Silk Market is cleaning house to sweep out counterfeits, and vendors are finding they must go legit to survive. Han Qiao from China Features reports in Beijing.

An out-of-this-world opportunity for future astronauts

2012-05-09 10:53:24

He's a rocket scientist who has faced tough questions from veteran journalists from around the world, so he was surprised when a Chinese 7th grader stumped him.

Mysteries of pillow time

2012-05-07 10:16:17

When a study released earlier this year, more than a few insomniacs probably had an even harder time getting to sleep.

The post-cash economy

2012-05-07 10:17:58

Money is not what it used to be, thanks to the Internet. And the pocketbook may soon be destined for the dustbin of history.

Sheep, cattle ... pigs

2012-05-06 07:44:42

Australia is known as a country with almost as many sheep as there are people. It is also increasingly well-known for its quality Wagyu beef.

Weird and wonderful world

2012-05-04 09:23:59

The scene is bizarre: goblin-like bronze sculptures with human faces but no torsos sport demon wings and shoes - and sometimes two heads, one of which protrudes from the tips of their tails.

The prodigious son

2012-05-04 08:00:09

One of Macao's most outspoken voices on cultural identity, architect Carlos Marreiros considers all of his projects like his own children.

High hopes

2012-05-03 08:07:07

Lhasa's residents are enjoying a transformation in life quality.

Marriages made in smaller cities

2012-05-02 08:09:23

A growing number of people are discovering it's too difficult to find the one in major metropolises' seas of people and are fishing in smaller ponds.

Photos bloom

2012-05-01 08:10:26

Newspaper gives greater recognition to amateur photographers.

Irresistible search for both job and joy

2012-04-30 07:31:52

Momentous decision leads to life-long changes and travel across the world.

Where girls become ladies

2012-04-30 07:33:22

"Every girl loves beauty, the only problem is knowing what beauty is," says Wu Xiaohuan, a student at Wuhan Textile University.