Secondhand Luxury Product Sales Booming in China

Sales of luxury goods continue to rise in China and now even secondhand luxury products are gaining in popularity in big cities like Shanghai and Beijing. A number of outlets specialized in selling secondhand luxury brands are capitalizing upon this

China's Exports and Imports Increase, While Trade Surplus Shrinks

China recorded a nearly 25% increase in exports and imports during the first nine months of this year, while the trade surplus shrunk due to sluggish global demand and rising costs in domestic markets. Shuangfeng has the story. The first three quarte

IMF Updates Outlook on Chinese Economy Ahead of Schedule

As the global economy has slowed in recent years, the world increasingly looks to China for answers. Although China is doing considerably well despite the circumstances, some say the nation will have to make some quick and strong maneuvers if it wish

Hiking Accidents

Outdoor activities, such as mountain climbing, outdoor camping and rafting have become more and more popular in recent times, however, accidents during outdoor activities have been on the rise. Why are these accidents occurring so frequently? And how

Worldskills 2011 Fair

A robotic elephant trunk and an electronic jellyfish are just some of the robots on show at a fair designed to inspire young people. It's hoped that the Worldskills 2011 fair will give insights into the future for the next generation of robotics expe

US Senate to Vote on China Currency Bill

The U.S. legislation is headed for a final vote in the Senate, which intended to push China to let the yuan appreciate further. The bill called for tariffs on imports from countries with deliberately undervalued currencies. A bipartisan majority that

Nadal Loses in Doubles

Rafael Nadal, the top seed at the Shanghai Masters played on Tuesday at the event, but to everyone's surprise he lost the match. Yunfeng reports from Shanghai. Yes, Nadal has lost again, not in the singles match but in the doubles. With his countryma

Market Saving Policy Won't Bring Prosperous Gains

The Central Huijin Investment Company, an investment arm of China's sovereign-wealth fund, bought shares in four major Chinese State-owned commercial banks on the secondary market on the first trading day after the long national holiday this week. Do

Bottled Water - Safe to Drink?

Bottled water, including mineral and purified water, has become part of our lives. But now there is a wide variety of conceptual bottled water on the market that is extremely expensive, such as glacier water and bamboo charcoal water. Almost all of t

Reclamation Project Frenzy in China

Reclamation projects in some Chinese coastline cities have become shortcuts to develop local economies. With lower costs, local governments usually encourage real estate developers to reclaim land from the sea, but at the same time, such model has al

Impacts of Air Pollution on Birds

They're often considered scavenging pests, but Australia's native White Ibis is helping scientists understand the impact of urban life on wildlife. These long-legged birds are a barometer of Sydney's environmental health. Our reporter Li Dong has the

China Marks Centenary of 1911 Revolution

China has held a grand ceremony to mark the centennial anniversary of the 1911 Revolution that overthrew the long-standing imperial rule over the country. Addressing the ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Chinese President Hu Jintao

A Foreigner Invents a Bizarre Gadget to Spread Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese water calligraphy is often seen as a hobby of elderly Chinese men. Every morning, elderly men gather in Beijing's parks to practice this ancient art on the ground with giant brushes dipped in water, writing fluid lines of ancient characters t

Chinese Americans Think Twice About Visiting China

Over the last six years the Chinese yuan has risen in value against the US dollar by over 20 percent. This is making it more expensive for Chinese Americans to visit their homeland. Dominic Swire recently spoke to some members of the Chinese communit

China Coffee Baristas Learning to Make the Perfect Cup of Joe

Even though China is typically known for its myriad of tea varieties, slowly but surely, Western coffee culture has been brewing its way into China's big cities and even into smaller ones as well. So much so, that coffee barista training schools are

What's that Cute and Pouty, Pretty and Bratty Face? It's Sajiao

Sajiao. Every Chinese man in a relationship recognizes it. But while the Western man may adapt to every other aspect of Chinese culture, he may be bewildered by this behavioral difference between his current Chinese girlfriend and any past Western gi

American People Not Pessimistic about Apple without Steve Jobs

As people in the United States mourn the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, questions about the company's future are now being raised. CRI's Washington correspondent Wang Shanshan has been taking the temperature of people on the streets of the U

China to Invest 1.8 Trillion Yuan in Water Conservation

China's Ministry of Water Resources says the country is to invest 1.8 trillion yuan, or 280 billion US dollars, in water conservation in the coming five years. The country is also aiming to double its annual investment on water projects. Shuangfeng h

China Helps Private Firms to Stay out of Debt Problems

A prominent Chinese entrepreneur who fled the country due to a debt crisis has returned home. The Chinese government has promised to help private firms to facilitate raising capital and allow these firms to borrow more money from banks during the cur

First-aid Helicopter

A first aid helicopter embarked on a trial flight in Beijing yesterday. The aircraft will mainly be used for short-distance first-aid cases, and will be utilized during search and rescue missions. It will provide assistance for those who are lost in