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Five things you should know about Chinas green cards

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Who can apply for one? Skilled foreigners in high-level positions in government departments or laboratories involved in “key national projects” in China can apply for permanent residency. They must have worked in the post for four years and have a tax record covering at least three years Foreigners investing at least US$500,000 in western China or poorer regions, US$1 million in central China or US$2 million in other areas for at least three consecutive years are also qualified to apply for Chinese green cards. Read More...

Sez: "La FIBA est impresionada con nuestro proyecto"

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José Luis Sáez, presidente de la Federación Española de Baloncesto, reconoció tras acompañar esta semana a la comisión de Evaluación de la FIBA por varias ciudades españolas de cara a albergar el Mundial de 2014, que el máximo organismo internacional está "impresionado" por el apoyo recibido. "La FIBA está impresionada por cómo están volcadas las ciudades en este proyecto. Somos ambiciosos y queremos organizar el Mundial de 2014, que será un proyecto para todos, no sólo de España y que empezará desde el día que nos lo otorguen. Read More...

Very superstitious: from Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, fashion designers found faith in lucky charm

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Coco Chanel was famously superstitious throughout her life. Many of her treasured totems, such as the lion and the No 5, are still incorporated into the French maison’s creations – including its jewellery. Why Cartier’s Love bangle was the original must-have stacking bracelet A source of protection and strength, talismans can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. Medieval knights wore charms in battle for protection, while Queen Victoria is credited with popularising the idea of sentimental jewellery. Read More...