You Stole My Vegetables! Toucai – The Latest Addictive Game Application on China’s Social Networks

“Have you stolen vegetables today?” From middle school students, to white collar workers, and even retirees – Chinese netizens of all ages are obsessed with 偷菜 toucai, the latest online gaming application sprouting up all across China’s social network sites (SNS).

Cao Cao’s tomb found in China

Chinese archeologists say they have found an ancient tomb belonging to the country’s legendary politician and general, Cao Cao.

Google v. Baidu: Which company will win China?

The Chinese company dominates online searches in its home market, but Google’s ambitions go well beyond Googling.

Hilton Beijing “Make a Wish” New Year’s Eve

Event information
Event name:Hilton Beijing “Make a Wish” New Year’s Eve
Host:Bettyzhang
Event type
Party – Holiday party
Location: 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan,Chaoyang
Time & Place
Date:December 31, 2009
Time:20:00 – 1:00
Neighbourhood:Chaoyang District
Phone:58655050
E-mail:13717703253
Event Description
On the last day of 2009, Zeta has prepared you a private space for your secret wishes. Ring into the New Year with a couple of hundred [...]

Chinese Overseas Direct Investment Hits a Wall

It seems everywhere I turn I see an article (usually American) about the China threat posed by the country’s outward bound investment. However, China faces three challenges to world conquest.

Side by Side: Expat Life in China and the Latin World Compared

I’ve spent time in both China and Latin America and found the differences usually far outweigh the similarities. There are some experiences which are common to travel anywhere, and some which are common in the developing world; but if you live in these regions, the culture and experiences are jarringly different.

Learn Chinese painting and calligraphy

Event information
Event name:Learn Chinese painting and calligraphy
Host:Learn traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy
Event type
Education – Workshop
Location:C1-4, 22 International Art Plaza, Today’s Art Gallery, Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
Time & Place
Date:December 29, 2009
Time:14:00 – 21:00
Neighbourhood:Chaoyang District
Phone:58760906 13552961865
E-mail:MSN：qa_zy@hotmail.com
Event Description
Chinese painting and calligraphy classes are as follows:
Tuesday 13:00－17：00
Thursday 13:00－17：00 19:00－21:00
Friday 13:00－17：00 19:00－21:00
Saturday 10:00－12:00 14:00－17:00 19:00－21:00
Sunday 10:00－12:00
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Iranian protests spark fresh clashes in Tehran

Further clashes have taken place in the Iranian capital Tehran, following anti-government protests in which at least four people died.

Condemned British man’s family flies to China

Two cousins of a British man who is due to be executed in China this week for drug trafficking arrived in the country Sunday to plead for his life, an activist group said.

Another extravagant marriage search raises eyebrows

Last Sunday, a group of wealthy men spent 10 million yuan each to join a “wife seekers’ party” in Beijing’s Junwangfu Hotel. Many netizens frowned on tusband-wannabes, saying they were treating love as another commodity.