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  • Glimpse of dancers' world

    2010-07-19 08:05

    Legendary German choreographer remembered through multimedia event at 798, Wendy Qian reports

  • French scholar finds view of 'lost generation'

    2010-07-19 08:05

    Surrounded by a Chinese audience in Beijing's first private bookstore, Sunway, French scholar Michel Bonnin talks more like a Chinese person, not only because of his fluent Mandarin, but also because of his deep research of a special section of Chinese history.

  • Intellectuals collaborate on new book

    2010-07-19 08:05

    On a dry and hot Saturday in June, the kind of day most locals stay at home to avoid the oppressive heat, a crowd of more than 100 people packed One Way Street, a small Beijing bookstore.

  • Speculators are kept from cheap loans for homes

    2010-07-19 07:58

    Would-be home buyers in Beijing have been jumping through hoops ever since new rules came in to make it harder to use false documents and lie when applying for favorable first-home loans.

  • Chinese elements sparkle at jewelry fair

    2010-07-19 07:58

    "They are too stunning to be real," marveled a visitor staring at a jade necklace at the 2010 Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition, which kicked off Friday at the China World Trade Center.

  • Blonde-haired Beijinger at home helping others cope

    2010-07-16 09:36

    She may never be mistaken for a Chinese person but Teresa Lawler feels at home in Beijing.

  • American face, Chinese kungfu

    2010-07-16 09:36

    For singer and songwriter Jess Meider, Beijing is a bastion of relaxed creativity.

  • Nostalgic play recalls dreams of lost youths

    2010-07-16 09:29

    Friendship, love, fighting and swearing: everything you should need for a dramatic journey back in time.

  • CRI host thinks on his feet as he floats in the air

    2010-07-15 11:06

    Radio show host says his most memorable interview was with Dr Henry Kissinger.

  • 'Life coach' teaches that egos hold people back

    2010-07-14 10:20

    "Effortless" is not a word usually used to describe the preparation needed to become Mr. Universe, but that's exactly how Bijan Anjomi claims he won it - each time, at age 50, 51 and 60.

  • Daughter of nature

    2010-07-14 10:20

    Natural lifestyle columnist proves genuine organic living is possible, even in a big city such as Beijing.

  • Blinded by an urge for beauty

    2010-07-14 10:07

    Beijing girls may be risking their sight in a bid to make their eyes look bigger and brighter with eye-popping circle lenses.

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