Quotation of the day(April 21.2010)
2010-04-21 10:52:44
A car is private property,so driving cars should not be banned on certain days if it can be avoided. Otherwise, car owners may feel like they are being cheated.
Superstitious job hunters cross fingers
2010-04-20 08:04:18
"Most of my classmates wear Nike on interview days," said my friend Jin Yue, a senior student who is going to graduate from college this June.
Hey Inner Mongolia, keep your sand!
2010-04-20 08:04:18
I stood over the sink, violently coughing. My lungs ached. It felt like they were filled with lead and every breath seemed to weigh them down more. I'm not a chain smoker, but I was unfortunate enough to travel for an hour across Beijing one Saturday morning last month as the city was hit by one of the biggest sandstorms in recent memory.
Quotation of the day(April 20.2010)
2010-04-20 08:04:18
People would consider you not dressed if you wear a nice jacket but no pants. The Chinese real estate property is just like that,because it lacks the foundation of a sound property rights system.
Security tight at subway stations
2010-04-19 10:34:37
Can Beijing's subway stations be made safe against suicide terrorist bombing attacks? Last month's pair of blasts in crowded Moscow subway stations, which killed scores of commuters, has naturally focused attention on this question.
Debate on how to keep the purity of Chinese language
2010-04-19 10:31:06
Recently, the government ordered TV and broadcasting hosts as well as journalists not to use foreign words or abbreviations on their programs. For instance, "NBA" should be translated as "American National Basketball Association". WTO, GDP or CPI cannot be used any more either.
Quotation of the day (April 19.2010)
2010-04-19 10:38:41
Talent, not property investment, is the most reliable way to keep one's worth. Like when you see a house, it's neither yours nor your parents'.However,if you write about it in your article, and if your article is as readable as an ancient Chinese poem, the house will be yours."
Locking horns with house agents
2010-04-16 08:25:14
I finally decided to rent a flat after 10 days' hunting, not because the place is ideal but because I was exhausted. I recently moved to Beijing and I realized renting a flat is much more difficult than I imagined.
Lost in translation? Not these social gamers
2010-04-16 08:25:14
Last weekend, I attended the 2010 Social Game Summit in Beijing. Dozens of gaming companies were represented, including about 40 from Japan.
Quotation of the day(April 16.2010)
2010-04-16 10:31:32
I did demolition jobs for 12 years, but made only 9 million yuan--a shamne in the eyes of people in the business.
In praise of my legendary high school teachers
2010-04-15 08:25:38
The other day I ran into an old schoolmate from high school. Reminiscing about those days, I was surprised when we both mentioned one name: the history teacher.
Hutong heirs grow greedy
2010-04-15 08:25:38
Nanluoguxiang is a hutong area near the Drum and Bell Towers that are both romantic and artistic. They are popular among foreigners to seek out a little Chinese culture, while the Chinese who come do so mostly for coffee and pizza. The areas are full of bars, cafes, shops, and of course, visitors.