Kane in, Bale out? McManaman doubts Tottenham & Real Madrid deals
The former Blancos star cannot see a prolific frontman being lured from Spurs to Spain, while a Wales international forward is expected to stay put Harry Kane “would succeed” at Real Madrid, says Steve McManaman, but a deal with Tottenham…
Hither & thither, the majesty of a zither
An old Chinese instrument is making its presence felt in many places and is winning hearts. Sit down and listen to her for just a few minutes, and the sweet sound of this lady of uncertain provenance may well strike…
Polish director to bring award-winning show based on Shakespeare’s work to Beijing
When Polish director Grzegorz Bral and Song of the Goat Theatre made their debut in China by performing Portraits of the Cherry Orchard, during the Wuzhen Theater Festival in 2015 in the namesake ancient town located in Zhejiang province, audiences…
Deep cuts that are all in the family
Yukiko Takahashi was wearing a goose yellow kimono when I met her in a Beijing hotel lobby recently, and as I looked she seemed like just the kind of person who would appreciate the beauties of Chinese porcelain, calligraphy, pot…
Special Bayern clash won't decide Bundesliga title, insists Dortmund boss Favre
Dortmund can move five points clear of their rivals in the German top-flight with a win on Saturday but the coach doubts it will decide anything Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre says the outcome of Saturday’s clash with Bayern Munich…
Berbatov urges Pochettino to emulate Sir Alex at Tottenham
The former Tottenham striker believes the Argentine can build a dynasty in North London as the club prepare to begin their tenure at their new stadium Dimitar Berbatov feels Mauricio Pochettino has all the tools to build a legacy comparable…
Mancini urges Serie A to 'get tough' on racism after 'unacceptable' Kean abuse
The Italy manager jumped to the defence of the 19-year-old while insisting Leonardo Bonucci was “misunderstood” in his controversial reaction Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has described the alleged racist abuse of Moise Kean as “unacceptable” but believes the comments…
Vela and LAFC leave no doubt that they're the class of MLS after smashing D.C. United
Diego Rossi’s hat-trick and Carlos Vela’s latest masterpiece helped LAFC demolish D.C. United, securing LAFC’s place as the best team in MLS Los Angeles FC’s visit to Audi Field to take on D.C. United was billed as a potential MLS…
A colorful spectacle on Shanghai’s streets
Click:小型辦公室 City throws open its doors to welcome visitors from all around the world, He Qi reports. Featuring a green mountain, the Shimao Quarry Hotel, a telescope, buildings, bicycles and flowers, the float of the Sheshan National Tourist and Holiday…
Chinese artist’s exhibition dwells on senses
Beijing-based artist Lizi travels a lot around the world. And the experiences have allowed her to reflect on the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western cultures. Her current exhibition, Lizi, being held at the Visionarea Art Space in the…