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Commodifying art in China

AFP The serenity of Cui Ruzhuo’s ink landscapes is a far cry from the turmoil of China’s contemporary art market. But he can bank on his own status as the country’s best-selling living artist. Cui’s works reflect traditional Chinese forms and subjects, replete with largely monochrome mountains, lakes and trees. Little known in the West, his works fetched a total ...

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Wearable tech that trims healthcare costs

AFP Stroll around the office or neighborhood six times a day, and earn $1.50 toward your health insurance. Step up activity a bit more and bring the total to $1,400 annually. The catch: you need to wear a special activity tracker that monitors steps taken, “intensity” levels and other physical indicators. That’s the offer in a new insurance product marketed ...

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Abu Dhabi tourism eyes major fillip from China roadshow

RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is heading to China next week, visiting five major cities, with a dedicated roadshow which aims to showcase the Emirate to the People’s Republic and reinforce the rapid growth of inbound tourism from the country. A 15-strong delegation, led by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and comprising ...

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