• City urged to promptly sound smog alerts

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  Visitors play on an ice rink in Shichahai, Beijing, on Monday, when the city enjoyed blue skies and good air.

• Expats take advantage of loosened visa policy

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  he Shanghai municipal government has handed out significantly more permanent residence permits to expats since loosening its visa policies in July.

• Caution against misguided fears on growth and oil

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  If the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, the International Monetary Fund's decision to cut its global growth forecast for the third time in a year should not be interpreted as a result of worries about the Chinese economy or plummeting oil prices.

• Weibo to Remove 140-character Limit

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  Chinese microblogging service Sina Weibo will remove its 140-character limit starting Jan. 28 on its developer platform.

• Free trade agreements that will transform China Inc

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  China's free trade agreements with South Korea and Australia, which took effect last month, are expected to encourage struggling domestic manufacturers to further upgrade their technology, to return to previous levels of export growth.

• P.R. Tips to a Rookie

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  P.R. is a wide field or work. It's not like I.T., engineering, education, design, science, or a particular role which needs particular qualifications and experience. It's less fixed and if done well, it can be more entrepreneurial. But sadly, it isn't always done well. Here are a few basic tips.

• 5 Don'ts for Red Wine During Winter

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  Red wine boosts your appetite and speeds up digestion. It should be especially nourishing in the coming cold wineter months. Except in these situations…

• Beijing's Best Vegetarian Restaurants and Dishes

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  Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just trying out Meat-Free Mondays, Beijing isn’t short of great options for those avoiding meat and animal products. The majority of Beijing’s Chinese vegetarian restaurants are located in Dongcheng and Xicheng, particularly around Yonghegong, but others can be found scattered throughout the city. With the opening of health-centric restaurants such as Tribe Organic and Juice by Melissa there are also more Western restaurants with dedicated vegetarian menus.

• [HOW TO]: BUY MOVIE TICKETS WITH WECHAT, ALIPAY, AND GEWARA

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  A guide to getting those Star Wars seats and other movie tickets on the cheap.

• Understanding the Five-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners: Do You Need a Tax Holiday in 2016?

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  The five-year tax rule for foreigners is something that most of us have heard about but often is not fully understood. In short, regardless of whether you are teaching English, own your own business or work for one of the big multinationals, if you stay in China for a prolonged period of time, you are likely to have to take action to avoid being subject to worldwide tax in China.