One merry old soul on a Beijing street
2012-10-29 09:57:26
The 102-year-old Wang Zhenrong has become an unlikely Internet celebrity, as his online profile provoked widespread sympathy and boosted his sales of shoe insoles.
Living with loneliness
2012-10-29 09:46:45
Though traditional Chinese morality emphasizes being filial, an ageing society is producing innovative care in the community programs for the elderly.
Battling underage drinking
2012-10-29 09:17:00
When the world's leading brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev launched the "Hi, Beer - Family Talk About Underage Drinking" in Beijing, it was the first time a public forum was held to prevent underage drinking in China.
A hybrid in the hutong
2012-10-28 16:30:01
To those who know Beijing well, Dashilar means authentic and old: Teahouses, Peking Opera theaters and time-honored stores, small and shabby restaurants in hutong selling baodu, chaogan and luzhu snacks.
The best way to run? Follow your natural style
2012-10-28 16:02:25
A study found that runners who wore very lightweight shoes were more efficient than those who ran barefoot.
The freedom of dance
2012-10-28 15:54:38
Be it the twist, or an elegant waltz - no dance steps appear too difficult for a group of physically challenged people in Beijing.
Sweet dreams
2012-10-28 15:47:57
Sleep specialist Christopher Herrera reveals to Rebecca Lo how slumber keeps one healthy in body and mind.
Long hours on job, but does it pay off?
2012-10-28 08:19:54
It's an unfortunate reality that efficiency often goes unrewarded in the workplace.
Thais' painful quest for beauty at bargain prices
2012-10-26 09:04:59
Her dream was to look less Thai and more like Jennifer Lopez, so the 25-year-old street food vendor went to the Internet and typed in "cheap Botox".
Summit on culture
2012-10-25 22:43:08
The 2012 (Nanxiang) Cross-Straits Summit on Cultural Industry was recently held in Nanxiang town in Shanghai's Jiading district.