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• J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults launched
• Particular custom: Eating Zongzi at Mid-Autumn Festival
• Romney raises money in Hong Kong-Media Watch-September 28-BONTV
• 2012 Paris Motor Show kicks off
• China's solar industry turns to local marckets - China Beat September 28 - BONTV
• Backpacker Bites: Dali and Lijiang-Wok N Roll Episode 73-BONTV
• Exotic Edibles: The Culinary Wonders of Yunnan-Wok N Roll Episode 74-BONTV
• Weibo weighs in on Obama and Romney - Microblog Buzz September 28 - BONTV
• The Forgotten Cuisine of China-Wok N Roll Episode 75-BONTV
• Tonight...We CHINA FEAST!!!-Wok N Roll Episode 76-BONTV
• Dalian Dish Discovery-Wok N Roll Episode 77-BONTV
• Dalian Diversity-Wok N Roll Episode 78-BONTV
• Spring/Summer 2013 on Paris runway
• Nuremberg orchestra performs in Shanghai
• China Art Museum to open on Oct. 1st
• Beijing Design Week is changing life
• Food and fun for Mid-Autumn
• ATM lights cupcake fever

J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults launched Posted: 29 Sep 2012 08:34 PM PDT After months of hype and anticipation, J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, "The Casual Vacancy" has finally been released.

Particular custom: Eating Zongzi at Mid-Autumn Festival Posted: 29 Sep 2012 08:29 PM PDT During Mid-Autumn Festival it's traditional for many in China to eat mooncake, but for people in Ningyuan County in Hunan Province, it's traditional to eat Zongzi,the glutinous rice dumpling, normally eaten on May 5th, during Dragon Boat Festival.

Romney raises money in Hong Kong-Media Watch-September 28-BONTV Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:22 PM PDT Romney raises money in Hong Kong-Media Watch-September 28-BONTV Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plan a campaign fundraiser for him on Thursday in Hong Kong, where US business interests intersect with China's growing influence as a world financial superpower. The third-highest ranking Republican in the House, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, was due in Hong Kong on Thursday to make an appearance at the event, Erica Elliott, a spokeswoman for the California congressman said on Wednesday. Romney campaign spokesman Danny Diaz confirmed the report but added "no other specifics at this time". Business community figures in Hong Kong also confirmed the event. Hong Kong has been a dependable source of campaign cash for Romney, where expatriate supporters have already raised more than US$385000 for his White House run, according to federal campaign finance records. US President Barack Obama's campaign has also mined cash from partisans there, raising US$84000. Many of both candidates' backers in Hong Kong are business figures who deal regularly with Chinese officials and corporations, a focal point of growing presidential campaign concern over US-China trade friction. Romney and Obama have sparred repeatedly over how to deal with China's growing economic rivalry to the US, and the issue looms as a critical talking point in the upcoming presidential debates. Romney accuses China's government of trade, currency and intellectual property abuses, and says Obama has failed to confront Chinese officials. The Obama campaign <b>...</b> From: bontvchina Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:41 More in News & Politics

2012 Paris Motor Show kicks off Posted: 29 Sep 2012 10:03 AM PDT The 2012 Paris Motor Show has kicked off at Porte de Versailles exhibition center, and it?s attracted more than 250 brands from 20 countries.

China's solar industry turns to local marckets - China Beat September 28 - BONTV Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:09 PM PDT China's solar industry turns to local marckets - China Beat September 28 - BONTV China's top energy agency has asked local authorities to make plans for establishing distributed photovoltaic generation demonstration centers as part of efforts to boost the domestic solar industry amid mounting trade frictions with the United States and the European Union. From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:27 More in News & Politics

Backpacker Bites: Dali and Lijiang-Wok N Roll Episode 73-BONTV Posted: 29 Sep 2012 01:36 AM PDT Backpacker Bites: Dali and Lijiang-Wok N Roll Episode 73-BONTV Ask any backpacker who's done a stint across Asia about Yunnan province's Dali and Lijiang and they'll regal you with travels of a heaven on earth spot. For so many years these two stars within the Yunnan tourist universe have been drawing in travelers for the gorgeous scenery and ethnic minority cultures. Usually you don't expect the best eats from a tourist town, but these two are obvious exceptions to that rule. Expect wild ingredients and tastes that you've never dreamed of. Grab your backpack and chopsticks, it's time to roll From: bontvchina Views: 9 1 ratings Time: 02:39 More in Howto & Style

Exotic Edibles: The Culinary Wonders of Yunnan-Wok N Roll Episode 74-BONTV Posted: 29 Sep 2012 01:12 AM PDT Exotic Edibles: The Culinary Wonders of Yunnan-Wok N Roll Episode 74-BONTV Think you've eaten some weird things? I bet dishes full of flowers, mint used in savory dishes, and lemongrass roast fish doesn't show up on your list. Unless of course you've been to Yunnan province, then you'll know these seemingly exotic fixings are dietary staples. Come take a walk on the floral side. From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:52 More in Howto & Style

Weibo weighs in on Obama and Romney - Microblog Buzz September 28 - BONTV Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:02 PM PDT Weibo weighs in on Obama and Romney - Microblog Buzz September 28 - BONTV Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter Weibo users give their opinion on Obama and Romney and who they think would make for a better President From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 03:27 More in News & Politics

The Forgotten Cuisine of China-Wok N Roll Episode 75-BONTV Posted: 29 Sep 2012 12:55 AM PDT The Forgotten Cuisine of China-Wok N Roll Episode 75-BONTV Henan province, this land was once the birthplace of Chinese civilization. It produced the first dynasties (Song, Shang, Xia), the foundations of culture and government, and the original Chinese cuisine. But somehow today, this land ain't getting the respect it deserves. The tasty fare of Henan isn't even counted as amongst the Eight Greats of the culinary scene. It's time to chopstick into this food and find out...what gives? From: bontvchina Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 02:26 More in Howto & Style

Tonight...We CHINA FEAST!!!-Wok N Roll Episode 76-BONTV Posted: 29 Sep 2012 12:19 AM PDT Tonight...We CHINA FEAST!!!-Wok N Roll Episode 76-BONTV Hungry? Like so hungry a super-sized big meal isn't even going to do the trick. Well, sir or madam, what you are in need of is... a FEAST! Every culture around the world has their own decadent culinary traditions, but few places on earth do it as well as China. To do it right you'll need: Eight Dishes, Karaoke Room, Mahjong, and Alcohol...lots of alcohol. Pick up your chopsticks, and raise a glass it's time for a Feastivus. From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:31 More in Howto & Style

Dalian Dish Discovery-Wok N Roll Episode 77-BONTV Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:46 PM PDT Dalian Dish Discovery-Wok N Roll Episode 77-BONTV Situated on the tip of the Liaoning Peninsula is the port city of Dalian. This modern metropolis is one of the leading cities in Northern China. As you might expect from a place surrounded by water, seafood is the order of the day. If you can think of something from the sea...they eat it. They have yummy treats like: Steamed Cod, Seafood Dumplings, Roast Abalone, and Raw Sea Urchin. All of them take the joy of a day at the beach and condense it down to a bite. From: bontvchina Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 02:26 More in Howto & Style

Dalian Diversity-Wok N Roll Episode 78-BONTV Posted: 28 Sep 2012 11:33 PM PDT Dalian Diversity-Wok N Roll Episode 78-BONTV Port cities tend to be some of the most open and diverse places on earth. Through the waters, nearly any culture or culture can wash up to shore. In Northern China, one of the best examples of this is Dalian. Over the years this city has seen the influences of Russia, Japan, Korea, American, and so on operate on their land. Not all this history was pretty, but it sure did leave some amazing eats behind. From: bontvchina Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:42 More in Howto & Style

Spring/Summer 2013 on Paris runway Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:36 PM PDT Paris hosts the final leg of international Fashion Week, hot on the heels of the New York, London and Milan presentations.

Nuremberg orchestra performs in Shanghai Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:23 PM PDT Also drawing attention in Shanghai is a classical concert with the Music Masters. Germany?s Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra brought classical German and European works to hundreds of music lovers in Shanghai last night.

China Art Museum to open on Oct. 1st Posted: 28 Sep 2012 08:06 PM PDT It was once the draw of the 2010 Shanghai Expo, now the China Pavilion is reopening its doors as China?s biggest art museum, housing over a thousand works on display.

Beijing Design Week is changing life Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:51 PM PDT The annual Beijing Design week has opened here in the capital with designers from around the world showcasing their creation. This year?s event includes some more interactive contents

Food and fun for Mid-Autumn Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:33 PM PDT And naturally where's there's festivities, there's feasts. People all over China are busily preparing for the happy occasion.

ATM lights cupcake fever Posted: 28 Sep 2012 07:09 PM PDT Over in Beverly Hills in the US, an ATM delivering just cupcakes is doing a booming business, with people queuing up to buy the sweet treats in the early hours of the morning.

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