The Week May 27, 2011

The art of graffiti

Like many other places around the world, graffiti in China that once was considered the work of hoodlums is now being celebrated as art. In Shanghai, artists created a street light graffiti show. Then there are the guys who think, why use spray paint when you can use paintballs?

Creative chicken

People in China this week are getting creative about food, too. KFC China is celebrating a “taste of Ireland” with fried chicken marinated in Bailey’s Irish Cream whiskey. But how practical is it for lunch at the office? The Week investigates …

Creative cards

Internet fans this week are celebrating the creative way Bai Dengchun plays cards. He uses his kungfu skills to throw playing cards, like other people throw knives, to chop up cucumbers.

Plank pranks

Call them plank pranks by people. Planking is a big hit on the Internet this summer. People make themselves as flat as a wood plank. They perch on tables, chairs, stairs, just about anywhere. Then they post pictures on the Internet. For more about planking, let’s go to our senior correspondent and expert on plank pranks, Chris Clark.

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About the broadcaster:

Renee Haines is an editor and broadcaster at China Daily. Renee has more than 15 years of experience as a newspaper editor, radio station anchor and news director, news-wire service reporter and bureau chief, magazine writer, book editor and website consultant.