Married life started on a high note for 15 couples who got hitched during a group hot-air balloon wedding in China's Shaanxi Province on Sunday. After becoming officially married on the ground, the brides and grooms traded their first dance for a first flight, boarding colorful balloons while guests watched from down below. Love was clearly in the air, and although the newlyweds had to share Read more

She laughs at her situation, as a woman caught between two men — a male underwear model and his evil twin brother. No, this is not the plot for a juicy romance novel, it's simply the Asia Adult Expo in Macau, China. The three-day sex-po begins today, and last year it managed to attract 30,000 visitors. See the slightly NSFW pics snapped at the event now, including an artist at work who calls Read more

If you're headed to Shanghai and appreciate great design, book a stay at The Waterhouse at South Bund. This 19-room intimate boutique hotel features a rooftop cocktail bar, spacious lounge, and a fantastic mix of private indoor spaces and public outdoor spaces. The Travel + Leisure 2011 Design Awards just awarded the hotel an honorable mention for Best Hotel, while its ground floor restaurant Read more

Michelle Obama looked as glamorous as ever in a dress by Alexander McQueen, as she and Barack welcomed China's President Hu Jintao to the White House tonight. The first lady chose to wear red, which symbolizes good luck in China, for the latest state dinner. Check out tons of photos now! Read more

The beloved panda babe of the National Zoo in DC will soon say good-bye to America and 'ni hao' to China! Learn why Tai Shan is headed back to the homeland — and about his costly US stay — when you start this slideshow! Read more

Pigs are really having their moment, wouldn't you say?! Especially with those micro pigs over in the UK, seems that baby oinkers are photogenic superstars lately. Case in point with these lil ones — check out the interesting feeding process by zoo visitors. Makes me want to book a plane ticket . . . Read more

I love to give handmade gifts, whether I make them myself or buy them from another crafter. It's much more personal, not to mention one-of-a-kind. And, to ease my eco conscience, it helps that the gifts are made from repurposed materials. So I was excited to see a handful of wonderful gifts handmade from vintage china on Etsy. They'd make beautiful gifts for any girl you know. Take a look! Read more

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While I waited until the last minute to make my New Year's Eve plans, China is wasting no time to prepare for its lunar New Year celebrations. The year of the Ox begins on Jan. 26; but before that red lanterns must be hung, festival posters bought, and money trees lit. In Japan, which also follows the Chinese zodiac, investors are also preparing for some losses next year: research shows that Ox Read more