Temple master

2012-04-01 08:07:37

A Belgian restaurateur turns abandoned historical site into a gourmet's delight.

Architect finds space for his brand of talent

2012-04-01 08:07:37

Swedish-born Simon Hjalmar Persson, 29, believes his first career inspiration came when he read The Fountainhead, a story about a young architect who chooses to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise his artistic and personal vision.

Collective of Swiss artists shows off its irreverent side

2012-04-01 08:07:37

The Swiss embassy and Alliance Francaises are hosting a series of exhibitions by Plonk & Replonk, a collective of artists from the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds famous for their ironic-poetic vision of their homeland.

Heads or tails?

2012-04-01 08:07:08

Author believes China's growth spurt may have been the easiest part.

Tea's slow start means better quality

2012-04-01 08:07:08

A cold winter has delayed the marketing of Mingqian tea, the prime of Chinese green teas.

Miniature puppy born in California

2012-03-30 14:27:36

Beyonce, a Dachshund mix female puppy, who weighed just 1 ounce and could fit into a teaspoon when born, could be the world's smallest dog.

Media a hot topic

2012-03-29 10:39:10

A symposium on media innovation in the era of mobile communication was held recently in Beijing.

Playing house for others

2012-03-29 10:18:56

Demand for well educated maids and nannies is increasing, as are the wages for successful applicants.

Focus on rice wine

2012-03-28 13:22:54

Sponsored by the Chinese Rice Wine Society, the 2012 China First Dry Rice Wine Development Forum was held last week in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Aussie TV airs

2012-03-28 13:17:52

Shanghai's only English-language channel is hosting Australian TV Week from March 26 to April 1.

A model of educational success

2012-03-28 10:36:38

Francis Pang had a tight schedule earlier this month for his trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

From citizen to netizen

2012-03-28 10:33:06

An online database in Guizhou province is revolutionizing learning for masses of people. Wang Kaihao reports in Guiyang.