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Huanglong jade helps to create tales of rags to riches

In the Qingfeng Jewelry Shop located in Longling, Yunnan province, there is a superb collection of carvings and raw gemstones made of Huanglong jade. Some of the carvings are valued at more than 10 million yuan ($1.47 million) each.

Luxury brands wrest back China market

Top global luxury brands like Burberry and Coach are pouring funds into China's multi-billion dollar luxury market, wresting control of their brands from Chinese partners as they swoop back into a market set to become world No 1.

Man who withdrew cash from broken ATM released

A man who was sentenced to five years in jail in 2008 for withdrawing 175,000 yuan ($25,735) from a malfunctioning ATM was released on parole on Friday.

Debt row rumbles on at Jianwai SOHO

Residents in Jianwai SOHO have finally won an almost two-year fight with a property management company, but still must deal with debts accrued by the company during that time.

Golden weeks ahead for hotels

A dramatic increase in domestic and international tourism has led to a rise in the number of hotels.

Villagers manage to rid sea of oil spill

Since July 19, the villagers have taken their own boats out to sea, right from 7 am to 5 pm, in an effort to clean up the oil spill.

Clubs witness a wave of popularity

Jidu Diving Club, one of the largest diving clubs in Beijing, received its biggest business boost last week since it was established in 2003 when 86 people applied for firsthand experience of the sport in one day.

Students go under knife for better prospects

Double eyelids, nose jobs, breast enlargements; that is what a growing number of Chinese college and high school students are looking for during the summer vacation after putting down their textbooks.

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Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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