What’s New

2011-06-23 07:50:00

The launch ceremony for The Graduation Song was held on June 20 in Beijing.

Moving beyond the basics of Chinese into deep waters

2011-06-23 07:50:00

Learning to speak Mandarin as a foreigner in Shanghai can lead to awkward, but funny, moments.

At home in two worlds

2011-06-22 07:55:37

From Hollywood to Chinese television and now its silver screen, Shanghai actress Vivian Wu has come full circle.

What's New

2011-06-22 07:55:37

China's Zonbo Media has signed on South Korean directors Hur Jin-ho and Kwak Jae-yong to each direct at least one commercial film the company will produce, starting this year.

A Chinese tale with universal appeal

2011-06-22 07:55:37

Chinese-American director Wayne Wang is known to look to Asian-American writers for inspiration.

Moxibustion is hot

2011-06-22 07:55:37

The traditional Chinese medicine therapy using moxa, or mugwort herb, is once again becoming fashionable.

An alternative path to recovery that works

2011-06-22 07:55:37

Just a few years ago, Li Peiguo, a 60-year-old retired military officer, was for much of the day confined to bed due to palindromic rheumatism.

IN BRIEF

2011-06-22 07:55:37

A US study warned that portable pools, including inflatable and wading pools, are just as dangerous - especially for younger children.

When age lies in the eyes of the beholder

2011-06-22 07:55:37

A thought occurred to me one morning when, on leaving our apartment, my little boy failed to say hello to the lady who cleans the yard.

Facts supposedly sacred but who needs them for a good story?

2011-06-22 07:55:37

There was a hilarious video that went viral recently of a wedding scene gone wrong.

A singer heart and soul

2011-06-21 07:59:24

Liu Huan sums up his musical journey over the past 25 years as a willingness to listen to what's new.

The world in a school

2011-06-21 07:59:24

The Canadian International School is home to more than 1,000 students from 56 countries and regions around the world.