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The Canton Fair opened yesterday in Guangzhou, but given the current economic climate, its no surprise that this edition is significantly more low-key than the last one six months ago. I remember the October fair through the chaos in the lobby of my hotel, which was crowded all the time as fair visitors haggled over the prices of rooms or just tried to find a place to stay. Last night, however, I couldn’t see a single hotel guest all the times that I passed through the lobby. Perhaps the second phase (Apr. 19-21) will be better, so let’s see.Food & Drink
To decant or not to decant?That is the question… decant – verb (used with object) 1. to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment. 2. to pour (a liquid)... Food & drink | Wed, 1 April |
Eat like a local: Lai FunA humble bowl of soul-comforting breakfast Nowadays, a mention of Lai Fun (lai fen in Mandarin) often invokes images of the infamous Siu Or Lai (rice noodles with roast goose)... Food & drink | Wed, 1 April |
Life & Style
PRD's Retro revival Vintage Chinese clothing and lifestyle products make a comeback Having made barely an improvement over the past four decades, Chinese sneaker brand Feiyue, with shoes costing about RMB40 a pair,... Life & style | Thu, 9 April |
Who's afraid of summer?Stay beautiful in April with these recommended products April brings out the best of life in South China. The pleasant weather lends itself to lazy evenings and romantic strolls by... Life & style | Wed, 1 April |
Entertainment
Top film soundtracks{xtypo_dropcap}I{/xtypo_dropcap}n the Mood for Love (2000) This wasn’t the first time Umebayashi Shegeru’s “Yumeji’s Theme” was used in a movie; but it’s certainly the most memorable. Michael Galsso’s song choice... Entertainment | Wed, 1 April |
Asian DVD PickThe Bird People in China (1998) Takashi Miike shows off his versatility Perhaps the biggest surprise about the Takashi Miike-directed “Bird People” is Miike himself. Those familiar with the Japanese... Entertainment | Wed, 1 April |
Community
All about… SACSGet to know China better with the Shenzhen Asian Culture Society What it is: The Shenzhen Asian Culture Society (SACS) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen relationships, promote understanding... Community | Wed, 1 April |
The IPR conundrumQuick questions for Richard Gould, manager at CBI Consulting How serious is the IPR threat? IPR infringement and theft is the number one risk faced by multi-national companies in China.... Community | Wed, 1 April |
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