Exploring the spirit of the vagrant

With a great land area, long history and massive population, China has developed a way of life quite different from that of other nations.

Europe confident about Chinese cars

French consultancy Roland Berger said in its latest report that Chinese carmakers are guaranteed to produce environmentally-friendly vehicles.

The future of business is history

How did Mitsui become a conglomerate with 240,000 employees from its origins as a small silk shop? How did Mitsubishi go from being a bucket workshop to one of the world’s largest groups of companies?

Bookworm book listing

Caitlin has Asperger’s. Her world is black and white; anything in between is confusing. When life turns complicated, Caitlin used to go to her older brother Devon for help.

New approach to abstract art

Feng Lianghong’s abstract paintings look like a mottled wall set to a hazy landscape. Throughout his 20-year career, he has created a new language in abstract painting, using influences from abstract expressionism, graffiti and Chinese calligraphy.

Friday, July 15

Stay in My Song
Where: Mako Livehouse, 36 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District

When: 8:30 pm

Admission: Free

Saturday, July 16

Funk Fever
Where: Migas Restaurant and Lounge, 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District

When: 9 pm

Admission: Free

Sunday, July 17

Han Si Oil Painting Works Solo Exhibition
When: Until August 10, daily except Monday, 10am – 6 pm

Admission: Free

Tel: 5807 4911

Polo is back – Nation’s rich try the ’sport of kings’

The rich already golf and go tooling around in their yachts, private airplanes and luxury cars, but polo may be a whole new level of pomp for the beau monde.

Divorce ceremonies ease break-up for couples

Japan’s devastating earthquake and Tsunami in March inspired many couples to rethink their commitments. The ensuing breakups meant big bucks for the divorce industry, where “Yes, I do,” has become a new vow of parting.