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The popular but risky practice of Daigou

[2014-12-20 08:05]

When it comes to haitao, another frequently mentioned term will pop up - daigou, which means "buying on behalf of someone else".

Buying goods from abroad has its pros and cons

[2014-12-20 07:39]

China's cross-border consumption broke 30 billion yuan last year. However, there are still certain risks involved in the overseas purchase services.

Haitao & Daigou

[2014-12-20 07:39]

Why more Chinese are buying from overseas merchants directly instead of employing professional buyers who market their wares online.

Mailbag

[2014-12-13 08:01]

Beyond the Mechanics: Response from an Albanian-born British composer in Beijing

All-around service is key to meeting Chinese needs abroad

[2014-12-13 08:01]

HNA Tourism Group made an interesting observation on its cruise ship Henna.

The shopping lure of Europe

[2014-12-13 08:01]

What distinguishes Europe from the other tourism destinations for Chinese travelers?

Exotic appeal of Africa

[2014-12-13 08:01]

Grand animal migrations and exotic tribal dances used to exist only on television for the Chinese.

Ready for adventure

[2014-12-13 08:01]

Chinese heading abroad as global markets gear up to meet their needs.

China's 'Sherlock Holmes' makes his case

[2014-12-06 09:08]

Private detective Meng Guanggang, the founder of the country's private investigation industry, recalls personal dangers while campaigning for a legal status for the sector.

Risky business

[2014-12-06 08:57]

Private investigation is booming in China, despite existing in legal limbo. He Na and Erik Nilsson in Beijing and Zhang Xiaomin in Dalian, Liaoning province, look into the country's private eyes.

Under investigation

[2014-12-06 08:43]

More than a decade has passed since China's 'Sherlock Holmes' opened the country's first private detective agency, but the job remains as dangerous as ever. We put their risky business under the magnifying glass.

China's 'big 3' keep individuality

[2014-11-29 06:40]

China's crucible for talent has produced some of today's most feted young classical pianists.

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