Changes at sea reflect high society trends

2012-06-24 07:41:36

Stretch out on the velvet couch, take a sip of wine and gaze upon a tranquil sea, then be invigorated by ocean spray and a cool breeze on deck.

Seating arrangements move ahead for time

2012-06-24 07:41:36

How can an office with 272 seats hold 1,100 employees? The Beijing office of Accenture has the answer.

Shell of a meal

2012-06-24 07:41:07

It's only in Jiangsu province's Xuyi county that people also have the custom of eating crayfish during the celebration of Duanwu Festival.

Students compete to experience China

2012-06-21 10:45:24

University candidates competed to join the Experiencing China program, which encourages college students to engage different aspects of social life.

Youth leaders receive due recognition

2012-06-21 10:43:11

The 2012 China Youth Leader Awards recently wrapped up in Beijing, presenting prizes to recipients in nine fields.

Friendship group promotes understanding

2012-06-20 16:05:30

There has been much discussion lately about China's exercise of both its hard and soft power.

Fighting to the end

2012-06-20 10:46:00

A boy whose struggle against lymphoma has touched the nation may lose his battle soon.

A star in Apple's eyes

2012-06-20 10:21:24

At the recent World Wide Developers Conference organized by Apple, Eric Jou discovers a Chinese winner.

A star in Apple's eyes

2012-06-19 14:38:57

Apple has recently presented a design award to a Chinese team for the best apps on the market for their machines.

He's a human scarecrow

2012-06-19 07:49:33

Birds are small but they are a huge threat on the runway. Liu Zhihua gets a peek at how Beijing Capital International Airport controls its bird population.

In Pacific, a fading outpost

2012-06-18 15:27:54

As the sun rises over this remote Pacific Island, John Washington commits an act of defiance against the famously insular Japan: he hoists an American flag over his inn.

Thailand's young losing interest in rice farming

2012-06-18 15:17:42

During 18 years living across the road from rice paddies, Malinee Khammon has never planted a single seedling.