Some things old, some things new

2013-01-28 13:53:39

While the traditional family structure and values have changed in recent decades, Liu Zhihua reports that some things never change.

Glamorous gams

2013-01-28 09:55:43

Former journalist Carrie Hare made the transition from writing about design to doing it. Tailored for tots Time is money Dream factory

Hidden dragons, crouching tigers

2013-01-26 08:21:13

There are many restaurant kitchens in Beijing that merit both diner devotion and media attention. But there are also the quiet achievers who are slowly making a name for themselves through steady hard work and outstanding quality.

Standing debate

2013-01-26 08:21:13

The loudest sound emerging from the ruckus that is the biggest human migration in the world is a call to reduce the cost for standing.

Shedding light on storehouse secrets

2013-01-26 08:21:13

It has become a tradition for the National Art Museum of China to celebrate Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, by exhibiting part of its immense collection.

Making a french connection

2013-01-25 08:03:34

Shanghai's first large-scale exhibition from Paris' Centre Pompidou proves to be a challenge for local viewers.

Sparks of youth

2013-01-25 08:03:34

You have to see it to believe it.

The new capital of malls: Moscow

2013-01-22 09:19:16

Russians spend 60 percent of their pretax income on retail. Shoppers at the Mega Belaya Dacha mall and discount outlets outside Moscow.

A drive toward automation

2013-01-22 09:18:10

Jesse Levinson, a research scientist at Stanford University in California, has developed safety and driving systems that can detect obstacles.

Happy camper

2013-01-21 07:57:36

Long Mei's show was so popular that when David Beckham came to China for a short stay of six hours, he gave one of those hours to it.

Food heritage from the streets

2013-01-21 10:08:54

A group of street food advocates plan to put the humble cuisine on the world platform to raise its profile and slow its demise.

Courses for horses

2013-01-21 11:07:54

With Psy's Gangnam Style song and dance routine being so popular it would be no surprise if more people wanted to try out the real thing: horse riding.