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A home away from home

[2015-02-28 09:32]

Chinese tourists are rejecting hotels in favor of short-term rentals that give travelers a more relaxed experience at a fraction of the cost. A number of websites have sprung up to service this growing market.

A room of one's own - for a little while

[2015-02-28 09:25]

The short-stay rental market is being revolutionized around the world with the advent of websites that allow anyone to welcome travelers into their homes.

The catwalk is no cakewalk

[2015-02-14 08:03]

It's - 2 C outside in a suburb of Beijing, and Dang Jiani is leaning against a black luxury car with a smile on her face.

No pain, no glamour

[2015-02-14 08:03]

In a small, 10-square-meter room, a dozen women wearing heavy makeup and short dresses rest on chairs. Cosmetics, food and clothes are scattered on tables around them.

Born in the year of the sheep

[2015-02-07 10:17]

Legend has it that people with the sheep as their zodiac sign will lead difficult lives. 10 "sheep" sound off on the superstition and the quality of their lives.

'Curse' of the sheep Year-Really?

[2015-02-07 09:12]

Legend has it that people with the sheep as their zodiac sign will lead difficult lives. 10 "sheep" sound off on the superstition and the quality of their lives.

New app could consolidate meeting planning

[2015-01-31 06:51]

Eventown is trying to transform the meetings-service industry by providing services for business clients.

New wave of startups fish users with apps

[2015-01-31 09:15]

After having failed in starting a web business twice in the past 10 years, 34-year-old Wang Liang dipped his toes into the mobile Internet business.

Doubters say self-driving cars still a way off

[2015-01-24 06:45]

A future with driverless cars sounds exciting, but some people are skeptical whether the technology will become mainstream anytime soon.

Innovators for control of Autonomous car market

[2015-01-24 06:45]

While companies like Google are investing heavily in the technology, traditional automakers are striving not to be eclipsed.

A brave new road

[2015-01-24 06:45]

In 20 years, the experience of driving a car could be a lot like riding on a plane. There won't be any need to look at the road, as "self-driving" vehicles usher you to the office while you scroll through your iPad.

Starting business over coffee

[2015-01-17 09:46]

Beijing's Garage Cafe serves as a hub for investors and entrepreneurs to meet and create startups.

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