Jan 21,2011

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Pre-order food for Chinese New Year

The holidays are always hectic, between trying to finish work and organizing trips and buying gifts. In an effort to make your life easier, Beijing Today has scouted restaurants that offer quality New Year’s meals, and will introduce some traditional snacks that work great as gifts.

A fish out of water still has to survive

Foreigners in China are here for many different reasons. Some are here to make a fortune, some want to help the disadvantaged, while others want to experience an exotic culture.

Property tax – should we levy or not?

Over the past two months, as a result of rocketing real estate prices, fierce debates have risen over the possibility of levying property taxes to discourage speculators from buying multiple properties.

Chongqing initiates ‘civilized tables’ to combat extravagance

It is common for Chinese revelers at banquets to over-order, as it’s considered a sign of courtesy. Leftovers are then discarded.

The road to Nasdaq – Bona turns to Hollywood for Paramount dream

“The overseas IPO won’t be easy for Bona, but we already became the first domestic film company listed in the US,” Yu Dong said.

2010 sets record for foreign investment

Foreign direct investment in China hit a record $105.7 billion (696 million yuan) last year, the government said Tuesday, highlighting growing confidence in the economy even as the central government seeks to rein in growth.

Finding a gift for the Year of Rabbit

February 2 marks the beginning of the Year of Rabbit on the lunar calendar. Beijing Today has picked out some cool leporine gifts, from traditional handicrafts to digital laptop accessories.

Mommy wars – Is Chinese superior to American mom?

A week after it was published in the book review section of the Wall Street Journal, Yale law professor Amy Chua’s essay arguing the superiority of strict Chinese parenting continues to stir debate over the merits and demerits of family education between China and the US.

Publicity vedio convers China’s overseas image

The 60-second video, with red as its theme color, will be shown 15 times each hour until February 14 and is expected to air on CNN from January 17 to February 13. On top of the six screens in Times Square is a billboard saying “Experience China.”