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Surprising Shenzhen: It's more than glitz, it's going green

Feature | Culture and history
2009-11-21

THIRTY years ago Shenzhen, in south China's Guangdong Province, was a dreary, frontier village off limits to ordinary Chinese because it borders Hong ...

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Kick back in Sabah, Borneo

Feature | Travel
2009-11-21

WITHIN easy reach of international hubs in Asia, Sabah, Malaysia, is drawing visitors from around the world to savor its natural beauty and tranquility. It's among the lesser-traveled spots in the country. Sabah...

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Women entrepreneurs in spotlight

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2009-11-21

THE Summit of Elite Chinese Businesswomen 2009, one of the biggest of its kind for businesswomen in China, ends today in Shanghai. As one of the highlights of the summit, a list of "The Honor Roll of China Elite...

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Enterprising women strike it rich

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2009-11-21

FEMALE entrepreneurs find it easier to make money than their male counterparts in China, reveals a report conducted by Li Lan, secretary-general of China's Entrepreneurs Survey System. Most of today's leading...

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Voice of pure gold

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2009-11-21

KNOWN as an emcee as well as a successful businesswoman, Yang Lan is regarded as one of the most influential women in China. With dozens of titles and roles, this 41-year-old has had a life rich in pioneering experiences....

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Queen of restaurants

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2009-11-21

ZHANG Lan, the founder of the South Beauty restaurant chain, is known for her straightforwardness and generosity. "In my dictionary, there is no word like failure. One only loses when one thinks he loses, that's...

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The face of TV

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2009-11-21

CHINESE American Yue-Sai Kan is a legendary TV personality, best-selling author and successful entrepreneur. In 1986, the television series "One World," produced and hosted by Kan, was aired on China's national television...

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Design your own 'green' tote bag

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2009-11-20

CARRYING a recyclable shopping bag has become a trend nowadays among young people in Shanghai. A chic recycling bag serves not only as a functional tote but also as an extra accessory to complete your look. Now...

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Dancing with character

Feature | Art
2009-11-20

DANCERS and calligraphers might appear -- superficially -- to be quite different in their art, but both deal with line, motion and creativity. To internationally renowned choreographer, Lin Hwai-min, the two share...

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Grimaud in recital of Bach, Beethoven

Feature | Music
2009-11-20

FRENCH pianist Helene Grimaud will give a Bach and Beethoven recital on December 11 at the Shanghai Grand Theater. The program features works from the Well-Tempered Clavier of preludes and fugues, including those...

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Swimming with sharks (sort of)

Feature | Live in Shanghai
2009-11-20

SHANGHAI Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Asia and has the world's longest and most spectacular underwater viewing tunnel, 168 meters in length with a 180-degree overhead dome view. You can see...

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Metro mavens, metro gnomes and mummy right on track

Feature | Live in Shanghai
2009-11-20

MAYBE the bright shiny new Shanghai Metro system hasn't been around long enough to generate classic subway songs like "Charlie on the (Boston) MTA" (1948) or films like "Taking of Pelham (New York) One Two Three"...

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Italian ball: food to motorbikes

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2009-11-19

ITALIAN glamor and elegance were showcased on Saturday when the Italian Chamber of Commerce held its annual ball for more than 300 guests at the new Peninsula Hotel. The gala was the first event of its main sponsor...

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Ecuador salutes the people of China

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2009-11-19

SINCE the Consulate General of Ecuador has recently been established in Shanghai, it is with great honor to address both Chinese residents and foreign communities in the city with the intention of extending a cordial...

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Economy based on nature's best

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2009-11-19

SINCE Ecuador is located in a privileged part of the world, and also due to its vigorous landscape, it has a variety of microclimates as well as plenty of sunshine, which makes it suitable to grow high-quality products. ...

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Ecuador and its impact on the world

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2009-11-19

THE Republic of Ecuador is a country in South America with a democratically elected government. The nation's president is Rafael Correa Delgado. Ecuador sits directly on the equator and is positioned in the northern,...

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Ecuador and its wonders

Feature
2009-11-19

IMPORTANT Data Official Name: The Republic of Ecuador Type of Government: Democratic President: Economist Rafael Correa Delgado Location: Northwestern edge of South America, bordered by Colombia to the...

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Trendy winter looks from Europe

Feature | Fashion
2009-11-19

FASHION-CONSCIOUS young people in Shanghai wholeheartedly welcome top street fashion brands like H&M and Uniqlo. Now they have one more option. OVS Industry, a leading Italian fast-fashion brand, recently launched...

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It's about burgers, music and beers

Feature | Dining
2009-11-19

ONE of Shanghai's landmark Western bars, Malone's American Cafe on Tongren Road, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week, holding a VIP bash last night and a big party tomorrow. When Malone's opened its doors,...