IT was 11 years ago when Chen Bei, then a high school student in Henan, stood at one of life's first crossroads. She, like several million other Chinese students, faced the annual "Gaokao," China's college entranc...IT was 11 years ago when Chen Bei, then a high school student in Henan, stood at one of life's first crossroads. She, like several million other Chinese students, faced the annual "Gaokao," China's college entrance exam. Although it is equivalent to the SAT in the U.S. or the "A" levels in the U.K., it is considerably longer and more intimidating.展开更多
The chateaux vineyards of France may have something to worry about; an ambitious and venerable Chinese winery is determined to make its mark on the international wine market A look at China's vineyards; a look at the...The chateaux vineyards of France may have something to worry about; an ambitious and venerable Chinese winery is determined to make its mark on the international wine market A look at China's vineyards; a look at the future of wine.展开更多
文摘IT was 11 years ago when Chen Bei, then a high school student in Henan, stood at one of life's first crossroads. She, like several million other Chinese students, faced the annual "Gaokao," China's college entrance exam. Although it is equivalent to the SAT in the U.S. or the "A" levels in the U.K., it is considerably longer and more intimidating.
文摘The chateaux vineyards of France may have something to worry about; an ambitious and venerable Chinese winery is determined to make its mark on the international wine market A look at China's vineyards; a look at the future of wine.