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Head in the clouds, feet on the ground

[2014-08-16 08:33]

Dou Ruchao loves flying so much that he has even built his own airfield in northern China.

Chariots of the gods

[2014-08-16 08:41]

King Mohammed VI has a four-engined wide-bodied Boeing 747-400.

Gaining altitude

[2014-08-16 08:33]

Access to a private aircraft is no longer the sole domain of the wealthy. As China develops its aviation infrastructure, a small coterie of flying enthusiasts are helping to spread the pilot culture nationwide.

High flyers embrace executive jets

[2014-08-16 08:33]

Airbus SAS, the French airplane manufacturer, has sold 25 of its 170 business jets in Asia.

Frighteningly bad

[2014-08-09 07:27]

Chinese horror movies are notorious for provoking snorts of derision rather than racing pulses ... until now, that is.

Silver screen shockers

[2014-08-09 07:27]

A look at how much 11 recent Chinese horror films cost and raked in at the box office.

Addicted to thrills and chills

[2014-08-09 07:27]

If you ask horror movie fans why they want to watch the films, most will cite different reasons.

Terribly frightening

[2014-08-09 07:27]

Long marred by poor effects and weak plotting, domestic horror films are suddenly on the rise and are making a killing at the box office.

Exploiting subconscious, shared fears

[2014-08-09 07:27]

Fear is personal, but horror movies reflect society's shared fears and are rooted in culture heritage and anxiety.

Yachting: The tide begins to turn for China's saiing industry

[2014-08-02 07:42]

The sport is growing in popularity as an increasing number of people look forward to a life on the ocean wave.

Peace of mind and opportunities

[2014-08-02 07:42]

How a successful businessman opted for a simple sailing vessel over a luxury yacht and fell in love with the nautical way of life.

On the crest of a wave for a younger generation

[2014-08-02 07:42]

The promotion of a sailing culture among China's younger generation is in full flow.

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