China Climate is Distinct by Region

China lies chiefly in the northern Temperate Zone under domination of monsoon.      Distinct China climate zones Monsoon WindsFrom September to April of next year, monsoon wind arrives from Siberia and the Mongolia Plateau into Chinese territory and decline by the time it reaches south of China, causing dry and cold winter in the country and tremendous tempera...

How to Identify Fake 100 Yuan

    Renminbi 100 yuan China's central bank has denied that most counterfeit-cash detectors in the country can not identify a batch of so called "high quality" fake 100 yuan (US$14.5) banknotes with serial numbers starting with "HD90." State media reported the fake banknotes are in circulation on the mainland and that some have been seized by police in Hong Kong. Panic ...

Tibet can Handle Overloaded Traffic During Spring Festival

Railway, airline and landway transportations for leaving or entering Tibet Autonomous Region, southwestern China, are all in fully ready for Spring Festival and able to meet the tight traffic demand.   Alliance ticket for changing trains in Xining and Lanzhou are available in Lhasa Railway Station to provide convenience for passengers, and food sold in railway station and train has passe...

Special Rail Service Given to Students and Migrant Workers

 Railway workers deliver tickets to students.   As Spring Festival approaches, millions of migrant workers and students are rushing home by railway. China’s local railway transport authorities have taken measures like collective ticket booking and delivering. Ministry of Railway predicts the peak time for students to return home is coming.   The first tr...

To Live Ox Year like an Ox

   Live ox year like an ox Influenced by the Ox, these people usually exhibit extraordinary tolerance, endurance and perseverance. As someone born in the Year of the Ox myself, I am flattered to hear that statement, for I have always admired these virtues. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of Ox people is their excellent work ethic. Just like an ox, they work very hard...

Study Says Grapeseed Extract Able to Kill Cancer Cells

Recently reported on some amazing new research published in the Clinical Cancer Research journal. Researchers found that leukemia cancer cells could be killed off when exposed to grapeseed extract. The cells quickly died from apoptosis, or cell suicide. Scientists at the University of Kentucky conducted these lab studies where they were able to cause 76% of leukemia cells to "commit suicide" aft...

Indoor Graffiti is in Vogue Among the Young

Feng Su, a 25-year-old Beijinger, is proud of his apartment and the colorful tree painted on the living room wall. That says indoor graffiti is in vogue.   The art designer came upon the idea of indoor graffiti about two years ago from foreign films. The concept became a reality when Feng's college classmate Chen Lijuan, a painter, moved in with him early last year.   Feng found...

Wine Increases Omega-3 Fats in Human Blood

Recently a study has found that drinking one or two glasses of wine per day could increase the level of omega-3 fats in your blood. Researchers discovered that wine may affect how your body metabolizes the omega-3s. Wine may also increase your HDL (good) cholesterol, improve the lining of your blood vessels, and reduce your risk of blood clots.     The study on 1,604 adult...

"China’s Broadway" will Take Shape in Beijing

London has its West End; and New York City its Broadway. Soon Beijing's theatergoers will find their favorite musicals performed all year round in Haidian district where Asia's biggest base for the production of musicals will be built in five years.       "Creative Beijing" will be home to a complex of 32 theaters for musicals in the capital's northwestern suburbs. Local m...

A Lover of the East Modern Dance

   The Beijing premiere of Jennifer Muller and "The Works" made its China debut at the National Centre for Performing Arts on December 13th–14th, 2008.   As part of the 6th Beijing International Theatre & Dance Festival, the Beijing premiere of Jennifer Muller and "The Works" made its China debut at the National Centre for Performing Arts on December 13th 14th, ...