Competition finds new solutions for social problems

The final round of the second College Students Entrepreneurship Challenge ended Tuesday at China Youth University for Political Sciences.

Aging China: crisis or opportunity? – Elderly population offers silver lining for investors

China faces an aging crisis. The country had 169 million people older than 60 at the end of 2009: 12 percent of the population. The figure is expected to reach 250 million by 2025 and 400 million by 2050.

Western Union says growth driven by cultural demands

The global money-transfer agency Western Union has stepped up efforts to integrate with local culture in the China market, its second largest recipient of remittances.

Chasing the Chinese Dream – ‘80 Chinese shifts values on nationalism

Before Chinese president Hu Jintao headed to the US for a state visit last Tuesday, The International Herald Tribune (IHT) tried to explore what drives Chinese people, especially those born after 1980 who will soon be moving into positions of influence and wealth.

Jan 28,2011

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Capital’s airport tightens security after Moscow blast

Police tightened security at Capital International Airport this week after a bombing at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport killed 35 and injured 180 on Monday.

City eager to rein in C-section abuse

The municipal government is looking to control the city’s high cesarean section (C-section) rate by encouraging vaginal delivery as part of the city’s 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), the Beijing Women’s Federation (BWF) said Monday.

Revised rules to end most forced demolitions

The central government issued new rules to end forced demolitions amid an increasing number of deadly property disputes.

A Chinese New Year tradition: the temple fair

The celebration of Spring Festival, like so many things in Beijing, has changed over the years, but one constant remains: the temple fair.

Art meets commerce

The 4th annual New Year’s Fine Art Print Festival held by Amelie Gallery opened at Shin Kong Place this past Saturday. As many as 100 modern and contemporary print artists, including both masters and young talents from China and abroad, displayed their works.