China
The US should be wary of a trade war with China
The US has long blamed its economic failings on other nations. Unlike its standoff with Japan in the 1980s, though, its tussle with China could prove costly
Hotel Pullman Shanghai South
The ultra-modern Hotel Pullman Shanghai South is highly accessible, making it an excellent place to conduct business
The imitation game: eastern and western conceptions of art
Perceptions of art in the East and West, particularly concerning the nature and importance of originality, can differ markedly. Understanding this divide could provide wider social, economic and cultural benefits
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is more than just an urban jungle. Culture abounds in the energetic city, and moments of tranquillity are never hard to find
China’s cities are competing to develop hi-tech industries
As oil and steel suffer, hi-tech industries are coming to China’s economic rescue. But with the rise of new sectors comes greater competition between the country’s new tech hubs
China’s efforts to regain position as luxury goods leader
A revival of craftsmanship in China is opening the door for a Chinese-made luxury industry
Anime enjoys explosive popularity in China
Anime consumption may have reached saturation point in its native
Japan, but youths around the world are developing an appetite for the
unique animated genre
How Taiwan became Asia’s island of industry
Despite mounting tensions with China cutting off a major source of travellers, tourist numbers in Taiwan are on the rise. The island nation is now on track to become Asia’s newest and brightest hub for business
How the Californian wine industry is benefitting from an influx of Chinese investors
Better wine and a new approach to tourism are putting southern California’s vineyards on the map for both wine lovers and a new wave of Chinese tourists
Discovering uncharted lands
A collection of reefs, atolls, cays and tiny islets peppered around the South China Sea, the Spratly Islands are breathtaking, and scarcely populated. Rita Lobo explores why surrounding countries are fighting to turn the remote location into a tourist destination
Gateway to the East
With more business being conducted in Hong Kong, finding a place that provides convenience, connectivity, service excellence and business traveller-friendly accommodation is essential. The Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, voted Best Business Hotel, China, 2012, has the winning formulae
Harbourside hospitality
Priding itself on panoramic sea views, the Harbour Grand Hong Kong addresses every need of the business traveller and provides an exquisite culinary experience when the working day is done, making it Business Destinations’ Best Luxury Hotel, China, 2012