The white and black olive branch - News2424 May 2012

The white and black olive branchNews24Is it wrong that he's in the culture he finds himself in, rather than with a Mandarin family in Shanghai? Some would say... It is, what it is, and that's that. If you are willing to adopt a Chinese boy, and your surname is Van Jaarsveld, Venter, ...

The Future of Armani - Wall Street Journal23 May 2012

The Future of ArmaniWall Street JournalArmani won't say exactly what he was taking, only that the substance poisoned his liver. Why he was taking it, however, is clear: The house Armani has built is a reflection of himself—the trim, toned, tanned and T-shirted figure that is synonymous ...and more »

Ping pong dreaming for 16-year-old Olympian - Jakarta Post23 May 2012

Ping pong dreaming for 16-year-old OlympianJakarta PostIn China, it's the national sport. It's kind of like the NBA." Hsing speaks Mandarin — "My English is better," she said — and has spent several spells training in China. She knows what she'll face in London. Part of the focus this time is getting ...and more »

Chinese independent traveler impressed by Taiwanese hospitality - Focus Taiwan News Channel22 May 2012

Chinese independent traveler impressed by Taiwanese hospitalityFocus Taiwan News ChannelThere were no barriers when asking for directions because most Taiwanese people speak Mandarin Chinese, and they were very patient and welcoming to Chinese tourists, she was cited as saying. During the trip, Zhao toured the National Palace Museum, ...and more »