The setting off of sky lanterns - which use hot air from a tea light candle to lift the lanterns into the air - has become popular in Britain since the Bali bombings in 2002, which killed 182 people, when lanterns were released as a tribute to each of the dead. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Golda Bechal, a property magnate, left the bulk of her fortune to the owners of her favourite Chinese restaurant. Her surviving relatives are now challenging her will. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

The foundation of Chinese Astrology is from Ying-Yang and Five Elements, which are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. Our free informative Chinese Astrology site provides you the advice on Baby Gender Prediction, Baby Lucky Names, Dating and Marriage Match, Lucky House and Bedroom Selections, and your Lucky Years using the combinations of Five Elements. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

After the lunar new year, Chinese people have been ushering in the lantern festival. It falls on Thursday, the 15th day of the first lunar month. picked by TheJehosephat 2 years ago

A leaked Italian government report concludes "aliens testing secret weapons" are responsible for a series of strange, spontaneous fires that erupted from appliances and other home furnishings all over the village of Canneto di Caronia three years ago. picked by Proverb 2 years ago

A short video posted on NanDu.Net, a Chinese news website, featuring a six year old girl from Guangzhou City has become the talk of China. When asked about her ideal life, the first grader proudly announced that she dreamed of becoming “a corrupt official, as they have lots of property.” picked by kakana 2 months ago

Local government officials in China have been ordered to smoke nearly a quarter of a million packs of cigarettes in a move to boost the local economy during the global financial crisis. picked by kakana 7 months ago

A Chinese city suburb has set a bounty on dead flies in a bid to promote public hygiene picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

This 1987 Hong Kong horror movie was a huge hit and has been a big influence on Sam Raimi. Now you can watch it right here. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A US federal court has ordered the release of 17 Chinese Muslims held for several years without trial in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The detainees are arrested after the US invasion of Afghanistan. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

Flickr.com has been blocked by the mainland Chinese government after someone posted pictures from the the Tiananmen massacre. picked by pjanaway 2 years ago

With tensions already rising due to the Chinese navy becoming more aggressive in asserting its territorial claims in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy seems to have yet another reason to be deeply concerned. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

In a series of illustrations entitled “Twelve Animals,” graphic artist Kentaro Nagai rearranges the world map to create the beasts of the Chinese zodiac. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Men living in the northwestern Italian town of Varallo will receive 50 euros ($70) for losing 4 kg (9 pounds) in a month, Mayor Gianluca Buonanno said. Women will get the same amount for shedding 3 kg (7 pounds). picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

About 400 Chinese men whose children were sold to work as slaves at brickworks were seeking help online after risking their lives and spending all their savings in a mostly futile search, media reported on Wednesday. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Doris Moore was shocked when her new (Chinese Made)couch was delivered to her home with a label that described the upholstery color as "N*gger Brown". The manufacturer says he got the definition from a Chinese-English dictionary that he'd been using for 10 years.-- Time to buy a new book!! picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

A train carrying Chinese holiday makers from Bejing to Qingdao has jumped the tracks, killing at least 66 and injuring a further 247. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

A German photographer has spent six years taking photographs of Chinese people sleeping in any position and situation. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The Chinese have fake stuff for every product picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

An elderly Italian woman is spending thousands of dollars a month feeding 120 stray cats in Milan. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago