Reaching for the heavens

2011-04-08 07:56:56

Choreographer Lin Hwai-min has taken Cloud Gate to unparalleled artistic heights in Asia.

Pillow talk

2011-04-06 08:04:47

Pillow thickness, density, content, even traditional Chinese medicine filling can all determine how well you're sleeping.

Have you any wool?

2011-04-01 11:06:27

When a flock of sheep cry 'wolf' in China, the money rolls in. the new stars of Chinese animation are edging out old childhood icons like Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty

Dreams reveal our body's cares

2011-03-29 07:54:27

A pioneering traditional Chinese medicine doctor suggests that dreams can be early warning signs of physical problems.

Bread of life

2011-03-26 07:49:53

Making your own bread not only satisfies the tummy but comforts the soul. Pauline D. Loh shows the way to simple but delicious breads you can speedily make at home.

Peony express

2011-03-25 10:50:26

Growers of china's unofficial national flower are reaching out to europe for help

S. Korea's the reel deal

2011-03-24 07:54:02

A private media company sees the country as a promising market for Chinese films and believes cultural similarities augur well for its ambitious plans.

Web freedom lies in eyes of the beholder

2011-03-23 07:40:03

The honeymoon period is over and it's time to remove our rose-tinted spectacles when surfing the Net to see it in the true light of day.

Family feel meat-free cuisine

2011-03-16 08:07:04

My Home is a welcome addition to the very limited vegetarian dining scene in Beijing, which is largely marked by dishes made to look like real meat. The growing number of vegetable eaters should be well pleased with the dishes served here.

Crazy stone

2011-03-18 10:36:42

An iconic cultural symbol is more popular than ever.

The freewheelin' Bob Dylan tour

2011-03-23 07:40:03

Chinese fans of the counterculture hero will finally get a chance to see him live at concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei.

Spare the child

2011-03-16 08:06:16

Men who become depressed after having a child are more likely to hit their young children.