China's civil service, dubbed the "iron rice bowl," is no longer viewed as a dream job by job hunters. During this year's recruitment season from February to mid-March, more than 10,000 civil servants switched to ...China's civil service, dubbed the "iron rice bowl," is no longer viewed as a dream job by job hunters. During this year's recruitment season from February to mid-March, more than 10,000 civil servants switched to the private sector, a 34-percent increase over last year, according to a report on the flow of professionals between different sectors. The report by Zhaopin.com, a major employment website in China, says following the Spring Festival in February,展开更多
More young people are turning to Buddhism as the ancient philosophy strives to keep up with the times Yin Xiaotian, 37, is successful, modern and ambitious. In his car, a blessing card hangs from the rearview mirror. ...More young people are turning to Buddhism as the ancient philosophy strives to keep up with the times Yin Xiaotian, 37, is successful, modern and ambitious. In his car, a blessing card hangs from the rearview mirror. On one side of the card is a picture of Mao Zedong.展开更多
Before embarking on a trip to Guangzhou and Hong Kong last July, it took me several weeks to decide on which means of transportation I'd use. Train was my favorite but I was hesitant because it'd take me about...Before embarking on a trip to Guangzhou and Hong Kong last July, it took me several weeks to decide on which means of transportation I'd use. Train was my favorite but I was hesitant because it'd take me about 23 hours to arrive in Guangzhou. The strain and stress I was not physically fit to endure. Bus was out of question. The only other option was to fly. But if there's anybody in展开更多
文摘China's civil service, dubbed the "iron rice bowl," is no longer viewed as a dream job by job hunters. During this year's recruitment season from February to mid-March, more than 10,000 civil servants switched to the private sector, a 34-percent increase over last year, according to a report on the flow of professionals between different sectors. The report by Zhaopin.com, a major employment website in China, says following the Spring Festival in February,
文摘More young people are turning to Buddhism as the ancient philosophy strives to keep up with the times Yin Xiaotian, 37, is successful, modern and ambitious. In his car, a blessing card hangs from the rearview mirror. On one side of the card is a picture of Mao Zedong.
文摘Before embarking on a trip to Guangzhou and Hong Kong last July, it took me several weeks to decide on which means of transportation I'd use. Train was my favorite but I was hesitant because it'd take me about 23 hours to arrive in Guangzhou. The strain and stress I was not physically fit to endure. Bus was out of question. The only other option was to fly. But if there's anybody in