news
Recent news
- Southwest China's first modern tramway to operate in Chengdu suburb
May 21, 2013 - What's on Chengdu May 17-19
May 16, 2013 - Crouching Pepper, Hidden Panda: another Chengdu promo video
May 14, 2013 - What's on Chengdu May 10-12
May 9, 2013 - What's on Chengdu May 3-5
May 2, 2013
From The Web
- President Xin Jiping in the quake area [video] (Chinese)
- Snipers complete military skill training in Chengdu
- Xi Jinping in surprise inspection of Sichuan quake towns
President Xi Jinping yesterday visited areas of Sichuan hit hardest by last month's magnitude 7 earthquake, meeting survivors and inspecting reconstruction work at a Hong Kong-funded school building.
It was his first visit to Lushan county in Yaan, the epicentre of the April 20 quake that left more than 200 people dead, at least 13,000 injured and millions homeless.
Xi arrived at the Lushan County Stadium at 2.30pm and stayed for more than 10 minutes, showing his concern for survivors sheltering at the biggest resettlement centre in town, which has been home to more than 2,000 people since the quake. Witnesses said he went into temporary dwellings and asked residents if they were well fed.
"The president encouraged the students to study hard to repay the concern of society..." - Ziyang bridge construction collapses: 5 killed 2 injured (Chinese)
The 300m long bridge has so far cost RMB300 million and was supposed to open for traffic in August.
- Hospital removes quake stone from 82 year old man's nose (Chinese)
The stone was stucked in the man's nose for 5 years and must have gotten in when the man was buried in rubble after the Wenchuan quake. After the removal of the stone he can now breathe again.
events
Friday, May 24
- Carrefour
Great World Wine Fair. 20% discount on a selection of 32 Grands Crus Classes. Additional promos: Reflets de France Buy one get Second 50% off; La Cave d'Augustin Florent: Buy Four Get Two free. May 24-26
- Hemp House
Apollo 20. Chengdu rock. After party with DJ Loco. RMB30. Starts at 9 p.m.
- K Gallery
Soft Violence. Luo Fahui solo exhibition. Free entrance. April 25 - May 24
- Little Bar (New)
Mr. Turtle aka Mr. Chelonian. Local pop/ rock. Support: Heermeng. RMB60 (pre-sale RMB50). Starts at 8 p.m.
- Cru Winebar
Live jazz with Schweppes. Free entrance. Starts at 9.30 p.m.
- The Sultan Turkish & Middle Eastern Restaurant (Halal)
Exotic show. Free entrance. Starts at 7.30 p.m.
- Vin Restaurant
Western BBQ. RMB120 (not including drinks)
- Cakey Butta'
USA Microbrew Beer tasting. RMB50 incl. appetizer & 3 beer samples
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features
Recent features
- Shooting Stars: Big Dreams From Chengdu To The World
May 21, 2013 - Sticky Business: Kendoka in Chengdu
May 15, 2013 - Interview with Sichuan Quake Relief's Peter Goff
May 13, 2013 - Mandarin Made Easier: The radical 'person'
May 9, 2013 - Miss Single: a whole without an other half
May 7, 2013
travel
Recent travel
- Xinjiang Grasslands
April 15, 2013 - Vietnam: Can Tho in pictures
March 26, 2013 - Xinjiang Part 1: Turpan
March 4, 2013 - East Mongolia, Part 2: A journey to the homeland of Choilbalsan
February 18, 2013 - The Vineyards of Penglai
January 22, 2013
Archive
From a month ago
- Ya'an earthquake aftermath: Day 3 in news, photos and videos
April 22, 2013 - Strong earthquake rocks Ya'an, Sichuan and felt in Chengdu [update]
April 22, 2013 - What's on Chengdu April 19-21
April 18, 2013 - Zebra Music Festival 2013: Schedule, tickets, and transport
April 17, 2013 - Eyeball scraping with a knife: a disappearing trade in Chengdu
April 16, 2013
From a year ago
- Chengdu: Skimpily dressed women bust sloppily parked cars
May 23, 2012 - Ghetto Superstar Mama: the laowai-ma hall of shame
May 19, 2012 - What's on Chengdu May 18 to May 20
May 17, 2012 - Love in Sichuan [videos]
May 16, 2012 - Dandoval's Fast Food Trials: McDonald's
May 15, 2012
