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  • Wire walker proud of his lofty record

    2010-07-08 09:01

    Adili Wuxor also believes his achievement was set at the highest elevation.

  • Never tired of gorgeous women

    2010-07-07 11:18

    While most Chinese men may envy photographer Liu Jianan, whose camera is often focused on beautiful women, he insists his work is tough, citing a schedule that includes 20-hour days for as long as two months in a row.

  • Cleaner sweeps his way to the top

    2010-07-06 13:25

    While most people look for a job that commands power and respect, Zhang Xizhong has kept his outlook down-to-earth by starting an "underground" career as a sewage system worker.

  • Ex-leader of demolition team atones for his past

    2010-07-06 13:20

    Lu Daren, a 48-year-old former demolition team leader and current professional consultant on anti-demolition issues in Beijing, says he feels he made an complete change in his career.

  • First-class prices jump for China's big airlines

    2010-07-06 11:34

    Many first-class and business-class passengers flying out of Beijing will now have to pay more for the privilege.

  • 'Rip-off' of iPad hits the shelves

    2010-07-06 11:32

    The FlyTouch, the first made-in-China tablet computer, which many regard as an iPad rip-off, is on the shelves at GOME and Dazhong Electronics.

  • Trailblazer sees a much brighter life

    2010-07-05 09:56

    There is a special radio production center in Beijing named One Plus One.

  • Izu writer witness to changing China

    2010-07-05 09:52

    As one of the most recognizable post-80s Japanese critics and columnists focusing on Sino-Japan relations and culture, Yoshikazu Kato has won positive comments from Chinese readers and domestic media.

  • Young Italian ingredient in new Beijing's food scene

    2010-07-02 10:38

    When Monica Giomarelli came to Beijing, it was in pursuit of a relationship she was passionate about. Now, having lived here for three months, she's found a way to use China's capital to pursue a passion in life she used to hate as a child.

  • Soccer babe born again as a true fan

    2010-07-02 10:38

    Model travels to South Africa to cheer for her beloved teams.

  • Mergers man blends into life as a professor

    2010-07-02 09:52

    It would be unfair to simply label Luca Dell'Anese an economist because he is much more than that.

  • The long walk ends for man of steel

    2010-07-02 09:49

    Under the impressive title of "prince of the high-air", Adili Wuxor, a renowned wire-walking performer from Xinjiang, concluded his 60-day stay above the national stadium at 10:42 am on Thursday.

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