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Chinese Mother Buys Toddler Pricey New York City Apartment

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:21:06 +0000

A Chinese woman has purchased a $6.5 million condo in the heart of New York City for her two-year-old daughter, according to Yahoo!'s The Exchange.

The luxury apartment is in One57 Tower, which is currently under construction. The realtor who showed apartments to the woman said she wanted an apartment for her daughter who she said would go to Columbia University, New York University, or Harvard so she wanted an apartment in the center of the city. In a city where apartment inventory has shrunk due to demand, this is one family that doesn't have to worry about off-campus housing anymore.

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Picture of China's First Lady Generates Buzz

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:52:54 +0000

A photo of China First Lady, Peng Liyuan, serenading Chinese troops decades ago is generating buzz on social media, according to the Associated Press.

In the photo, Peng, a famous folk singer, is dressed in a green military uniform as she sings to martial law troops after a crackdown on pro-demoncracy supporters in 1989. The picture is a reminder that although China may be trying to revamp the image of its leaders, it can't shy away from the past. The photo was quickly censored on the Internet though many people in China are aware of Peng's affiliation with the military as she is one of the most famous singers in China.

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Real Life Video Game Is Hong Kong's Latest Hotspot

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:22:49 +0000

I came across this video on CNN about a spot in Hong Kong that offers real life video games. Guests who go can choose from seven different games, each housed in a separate room. Each party must find codes, solve puzzles, and crack codes to win the game.

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Meet China's First Lady

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:10:41 +0000

Now that Xi Jinping has officially taken over as China's president, the world is getting its first look at his wife, Peng Liyuan, according to CNN.

Peng is a household name in China. The soprano rose to fame when she performed at the first CCTV New Year's Gala, China's most-watched television program which airs on Chinese New Year's Eve.

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Housing Prices Skyrocket in Beijing

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:55:19 +0000

While it may not seem like news to most, a posting on blog ChinaSmack about exorbitant housing prices in Beijing caught my attention this week.

The article is about an advertisement for a home in Wudaokou, a college neighborhood home to Peking University and Tsinghua University in northwest Bejing, that costs 100,000 RMB per square foot (roughly US$16,000).

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Yani Tseng Is No Longer World's Best Golfer

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:30:34 +0000

Taiwanese golfer Yani Tseng (曾雅妮), who was ranked the number one female golfer in the world since 2011, has lost that title to American Stacy Lewis, according toCNN.

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New Leaders to Strive for 'China Dream'

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:59:39 +0000

When the National People's Congress ended this weekend, China saw its newest leaders present a path forward that includes frugality and pursuit of the 'China Dream,' according to CNN.

"We must make persistent efforts, press ahead with indomitable will, continue to push forward the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and strive to achieve the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," said President Xi Jinping at a keynote speech.

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Li Keqiang Named Chinese Premier

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:26:53 +0000

China's deputy vice-president Li Keqiang has been named premier, according to CNN.

Li was one of seven men tapped to be part of the Standing Committee of the Poliburo, a decision revealed last November at the once-a-decade handover of power at the conclusion of the Party Congress in Beijing. Li will replace Wen Jiabao...

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New Housing Tax Leads to Spike in Divorce Rate

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:27:52 +0000

Almost as soon as the Chinese government announced new housing regulations, which include assessing a 20-percent capital gains tax on profits on home sales, couples flocked to get divorced, according to The New York Times.

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Baby's Death Causes Controversy

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:10:59 +0000

The death of Haobo, a two-month-old baby, has sparked controversy in China with citizens taking to social networking site Weibo to criticize the baby's parents, the governmet, and the media, according to CNN.

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