China - World＇s Largest Direct Sales Market

WHEN intro-verted schoolteacher Zhang Jian suddenlyshot out of his shell, his colleagues were nonplussed as to what had brought about such a u-turn in his personality. The reason, they soon discovered, was Zhang‘s foray into the world of direct selling.     

Cities of War

Shanghai: Humanity Amid Occupation Shanghai of the 1930s had particular appeal for Japan, being a large international metropolis in its immediate vicinity. After World War I, Japan concentrated all its China trade, shipping and manufacturing in Shanghai, and by 1930, 30,000 of the 50,000 foreigners living in Shanghai were Japanese.     

The Challenge to EU Integration

The Greek debt crisis threatens the stability and future of the euro zone After an unprecedent-ed rescue planof 750 billioneuros was agreed onby the EU financeministers in earlyMay, the sovereign     

Finding the Right Auto “Nanny”

ON her way to the rail-way station to meet afriend, Miss Sun wasunderstandablyalarmed when thicksmoke began pouring out fromunder the hood of her car. At a lossas to what to do, she called herboyfriend, but he was equallynonplussed. Eventually twomechanics were called to thescene, and it transpired that thewater tank was empty. Like the     

Language Aside, Yu Xi Bridges Culture

ALTHOUGH Yu Xi can't speak French, he seems to manage his French connections admirably. His remarkable contributions to Sino-French cultural exchanges have actually earned Yu the title of "Sino-French Cultural Ambassador."     

The Growing Potential of Small Towns

CHINA‘S largest-ever joint venture project,the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)/Shell Nanhai petrochemical project, recently went into operation in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province.The city‘s Huicheng District is attracting a growing number of international investors, with its rich natural resources,excellent infrastructure, broad development space and beautiful landscape.