She may be better known for being a prolific lingerie designer, but Lily Zhang has in recent years been utilizing her particular set of skills in another similar field instead — swimwear for China’s Miss Universe contestants.
Zhong Lin stopped wearing cosmetics and perfume in her 20s. She also swore off spicy food, which was tough for someone who grew up in Guizhou, a southern province where the chili is king.
Having received 5,012 pieces of used lingerie from the 34 provinces and cities in China as part of a recycling project, Xu Daini, founder and CEO of O2bra.com, decided that she would showcase them in a one-of-a-kind exhibition in Shanghai.
Shanghai is not just known for its delectable hairy crab dishes or the xiaolongbao, delicate dumplings filled with juicy pork. Explore the city a little deeper and one will soon discover that there is actually a vibrant snack industry revolving around sweets and pastries, some of which feature a confluence of Eastern and Western culinary cultures.
It’s no secret that the weather can be a baker’s worst enemy, and during rainy winter days, the inexperienced ones may struggle to achieve the optimal level of moisture in their dough.
American media have become increasingly critical of China in the past several years, which has reshaped public opinion in both countries, according to a panel on public opinion.
China is still the world's largest manufacturer and exporter of toys, and the industry is forecast to expand steadily in China, but it faces challenges, including rising production costs, the slowing economy and the popularity of video games over traditional toys, Paul Welitzkin reports from New York.
Although miners worldwide are said to have been in survival mode and a subdued mood over the past year, and the currently gloomy mining industry continues to face a gamut of challenges, Chinese investors are still confident on Canada, according to Xia Xiang, minister-counselor for economic and commercial affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Canada.
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