December 30, 2011

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Dragon commemoratives attract gold shoppers

Jewelries and coins with dragon themes have made early appearances at gold stores, attracting many customers. With the gold price rising, many are forecasting a rush on gold and silver jewlery across the country.

An eight-hour New Year’s celebration

A deserted island is commonly invoked as a metaphor for a place where an individual or group finds itself cut off from others.

Local dining expert recommends three restaurants

For people who like food, interior decoration and attentive service don’t matter as much as what comes out on the plate.

International brands sidling up with locals

Marketing to locals is a must for companies who want to enter the Chinese market. The same goes for building a brand.

Art in world of petty commodities

The city itself represents one of the last great bastions of the “Made in China” label, churning out small, cheap, low-tech items produced by surplus labor.

Malaysia makes its pitch to Chinese students

This month, the Malaysian embassy in Beijing opened a website to lure more Chinese students to study in Malaysia. An increasing number of Chinese junior high students are studying abroad for language and vocational studies.

Popular skating rinks in town

Whether you’re looking for a few laps around the ice or a game of hockey, we have your guide for the places to skate this winter.

New train rules force passengers to carry IDs

After eight years of discussion and preparation, China’s national railway authority finally enacted a “real-name” purchasing system over the weekend throughout the country.

Mahjong gaining popularity on world stage

A popular saying goes that if you were to fly over a Chinese city, you’d be able to see people playing mahjong from the sky. The modern version would require an update: you’d be able to see foreign faces as well.