Future power

Demand for clean energy gives Chinese nuclear companies ample opportunities in overseas markets.

Nuclear plans still on course

Looking beyond the boundaries

Structuring a healthy blueprint

Govt plans to outlaw foreign educational consultants

International overseas educational consultancies are likely to be blocked from entering China under new regulations.

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Time for the cash cows to find new growth pastures

The economic downturn provides the chance to take stock, and one need is for China to undertake the reform of its State-owned monopolies.

Note to neo-cons: Earth orbits the sun

Private companies fly the flag on distant shores

A growing number of privately owned Chinese businesses with global ambitions are following State-owned enterprises in expanding to Europe.

Have work, need help

Cooking up success

Quotable

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Pick-me-up for groggy weightlifters

Expand and deliver

Out from under

Western-style underwear is currently the norm among Chinese women nowadays. But the Chinese dudou, a traditional style of undergarment, is creeping back into vogue. Both women and children have rediscovered the dudou, which literally means belly cover.

Cool new renderings lighten load of coolie

From hacker to helper

As a child, Wan Tao admired chivalrous swordsmen from ancient Chinese folklore. They used a blade to fight injustice, and as he grew up Wan found his own weapon to do the same - the Internet.

Nightlife know-how

A break from the city

News reports about East China are normally about the region's strong manufacturing base and international business links, or because it has driven the country's economic development for three decades.

Mementos to masterpieces

First presented in 1982 in celebration of his 80th birthday, the Sammy Yukuan Lee Lecture Series on Chinese Art and Archaeology honors the life and philanthropy of respected businessman, art collector and Chinese art authority, Sammy Yukuan Lee.

Events

Oxford aims for China excellence

Rana Mitter wants to make Oxford one of the major centers of learning about China in the world.