When Chinese people drink beer, very few of them drink it in liters. They prefer to order it in smaller volumes. Usually, when four Chinese people go out to dine, they buy four bottles of beer.
As warnings continue to be sounded about the bubble in China's housing market, real estate industry insiders are warning of another, but one that few people are aware of.
There's a fine, frilly line between what is underwear and what is lingerie. On one side there is simple functionality and comfort; on the other, glamor and effect. And each incorporates a good part of the other.
Modern women set high standards when choosing their underwear. They demand garments that are chic, comfortable and safe. Lace and other special fabrics are not the only things that make a bra look special. Tiny items hidden away in the garment can make it fit well and look so much better.
Yinchuan, the capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, is reaping large benefits as it nourishes the ever growing trade in halal food - prepared as prescribed by Muslim law - between China and Arab world.
The Middle East means new prosperity for clothiers
"Although the whole industry is still increasing in terms of production volume and profit, the downward trend of the growth rate is clear."
Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, might soon be known as the sparkling wine capital of China.
Property developer China Chuanhui Group plans to build a 320-meter-high hotel, office and shopping complex in Addis Ababa that would become the tallest building in the Ethiopian capital.
The exploration rights owner of newly found world-class diamond, rare earth and strategic minerals deposits in the Southwestern African nation of Namibia is seeking support from China and partnership with Chinese companies for cooperative development of the resources.
Having spent the best 18 years of his life in the desert, Subramaniam Ragubathi believes it is now time to start the harvest.