The New York Times ran an interesting article about parents weblogging about their children.
Today's parents—older, more established and socialized to voicing their emotions—may be uniquely equipped to document their children's' lives, but what they seem most likely to complain and marvel about is their own. The baby blog in many cases is an online shrine to parental self-absorption.
Some photos from the national treasures display in Beijing.
An exhibition will be held in the National Museum of China in Beijing from Feb. 1 to March 31 to display 90 national treasures which were exhibited in France during the Culture Year of China last year.
A Coffee War Heats Up in China: The Chinese coffee market is expected to grow by 70 percent in total sales volume between 2003 and 2008 to reach 11,073 tons.
China rounds up, beats mourners for deposed leader Zhao: China has detained dozens of people, some of whom have been severely beaten, for trying to mark the death of former leader Zhao Ziyang, witnesses said.
Guangdong Becomes China's Most Populous Region: Guangdong Province, one of the economic powerhouse in China, has replaced central Henan Province to become the most populous region in the country. Guangdong's total population hit 110 million for the first time in its history. The figure includes 79 million registered permanent residents and 31 million migrants.
Pro-Daughter Policies to be Extended in Guangzhou: Guangzhou's Population and Family Planning Bureau said on Wednesday that favorable education and healthcare policies for families with daughters will be rolled out across the southern city later this year.
China rediscovers Russian legacy: Chinese entrepreneurs have created a mock Russian village in the town of Harbin, once a Russian outpost in north-eastern China.
Tibetan monk 'broken' by China: A Tibetan monk imprisoned by China for nearly three years can no longer walk or speak clearly, according to US-based Human Rights Watch.
China fears Everest is shrinking: China is to re-measure the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest, because of fears it may be shrinking.
Chinese Among the World's Top-five Fast Food Fans: Ninety-seven percent of customers on the Chinese mainland dine at fast food restaurants, putting China in the top five out of the 28 markets recently surveyed by pollster company AC Neilson.
China market fruitful for whisky: Whisky sales in China increased by 137% in less than 12 months.
7,000-year-old Village Found in Ningbo: The Ningbo Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology announced this month that, after a 4-month excavation of 725 square meters, they have confirmed the discovery of a 7,000-year-old village of the early Hemudu culture.
Target.com has a large number "Global Bazaar" items that are Inspired by China (13 pages to select from!). The Foo Dog book ends are my favorite! (Make sure you get a left and right set.)
Daring Young 'Monks' Sell Trinkets With Greatest of Ease: The bald man in a monk's flowing robe pounded a drum, and a dull, rising beat echoed through the darkened streets with a promise of something in short supply in this grim, isolated town: entertainment. [NYT: free reg. req.]
Remains of Ten Thousand Year Old Rice: The discovery of the remains of cultivated rice dating back ten thousand years proves that the downstream area of the Changjiang River, where the Shangshan site is located, is one of the earliest places in the world where grain cultivation was a way of life.
Seven social problems hinder China: Seven social problems, including loss of farmland and a widening financial gap between rural and urban areas, are hindering the development of China.
