Men’s cosmetics take off in China

More and more Chinese men are looking to the power of skin creams and anti-age serums to help them get ahead professionally, sparking a booming new market that has major cosmetics firms salivating.

Panda diplomacy

When Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo secured the loan of two pandas late Monday night, it made headlines around the world. Many hope that the two guests will help thaw the chilled relations between the two countries, and also give Tokyo’s economy a jolt.

The US to increase advertising in Chinese digital media

Voice of America (VOA) is set to cancel its radio and television broadcasts in both Mandarin and Cantonese, the Washington Times reported last Thursday.

Eaten by the dragon – Will China buy the world as it overtakes Japan?

What does it feel like to be bought by a Chinese company? A recent article in The Economist shows the growing concern the world has about China’s increasing influence and power. But a Chinese veteran in international public relations said the nation has no desire to be a hegemonic power.

Mega-city dream of bust – Rumor of world’s biggest city brings to light the concern of ‘city diseases’

A mega-city with a population of 42 million? A recent article from Guangdong Province calling for such a metropolis recently captured attention. Although local government officials dismissed this report as hearsay, it roused many people’s anxiety about “city diseases” caused by urban construction.

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.

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.”

Coupon generation – Discount shopping becomes a way of life for young Chinese

Americans are not the only ones who are able to find the best deals. In a country that’s become one of the largest luxury and consumer markets in the world, young consumers have found some innovative and wacky ways to spend their money.

Heritage for sale – Commercial expansion threatens world’s last matriarchy

It is probably the last matriarchal tribe in the world. There is no marriage and men and women can change and choose partners as they please. But the arrival of tourism and commercial development has put the Mosuo culture in danger.