From The Web

16-year murder manhunt ends
May 23, 2013
A Yunnan man who has been searching on his own for his brother's killer has finally seen a suspect arrested, People's Daily reports.
Beer wars in thirsty Yunnan
May 20, 2013
Carlsberg is losing market share as beer-makers fight to claim larger stakes in the province's booming adult drinks market, Beverage Daily reports.
Kunming perspectives, one foreign, one local
May 17, 2013
Battery magazine answers common questions about the Spring City, featuring photos by Yereth Jansen.
Water to be cut off in several Kunming neighborhoods
May 17, 2013
Residents living along Beijing Lu and in several areas near the the Second Ring Road should prepare to have no water from May 18-21. InKunming has the details.
Oil and gas pipeline woes continue
May 16, 2013
Two workers on the $2.5 billion pipeline connecting Myanmar's Shwe gas fields to Anning were killed in Shan State, Reuters is reporting.
Yunnan investing in foreign countries (requires proxy)
May 16, 2013
From Businessweek: "Highland Capital Management, a company formed by the government of China's Yunnan province, will raise as much as 15 billion yuan to invest in real estate and natural resources in Southeast Asia."
Snub-nosed monkeys make a comeback
May 15, 2013
A Xinhua photo essay documents the return of one of the world's most endangered primates.
1 billion yuan set aside for disaster relief
May 15, 2013
China Daily reports Beijing is establishing a fund for future disaster relief in Yunnan. One billion yuan will be allocated every year for the next eight years.
Lamborghini traveling 200kph kills one
May 15, 2013
An auto mechanic out for a joyride struck and killed a man on a scooter in a horrific traffic accident.
What passes for news in the States
May 10, 2013
ABC 15 Action News shows video of a Kunming worker impaled by a falling rod.
Trainee grenade flub
May 9, 2013
A soldier practices throwing a live grenade, and after failing to throw it a meter, is saved by her instructor. (video)
Petrochemical facility 'on hold'
May 8, 2013
China Daily reports construction on a controversial plant in Anning is still pending despite government approval.
Biodiversity vs money in Xishuangbanna
May 7, 2013
Chris Horton looks at rubber plantation 'green deserts' and how they are affecting the landscape in southern Yunnan.
Minority clothes and couture fashion
May 7, 2013
Traditional designs from Yunnan's Yi minority are being utilized by fashion designer Irene Tan, New Straits Times is reporting.
Off-road racing in Yunnan
May 2, 2013
The perhaps crassly named International Dongchuan Mudslide Autocross Rally is going on now in landslide prone northeast Yunnan. Life newspaper reports.
In-depth drought analysis (requires proxy)
May 1, 2013
China Dialogue examines how Yunnan has gone from a historically water-rich province to one riddled by drought.
Schedule of the Kunming Carnival
April 26, 2013
Festivities run from April 29-May 1. InKunming has times and places.
Yunnan economic growth highest in China
April 25, 2013
The province's economy grew at a 12.6 percent clip in the first quarter of 2013, leading the country, China Daily reports.
Complete COART schedule
April 23, 2013
The spring incarnation of the festival runs from April 24-28 in Shuhe, just down the road from Lijiang.
Reality military to debut in Yunnan
April 23, 2013
Yunnan Satellite TV is set to launch a new show called 'Soldier's Sortie' looking to find Yunnan's most elite commander.

events

Thursday, May 23

Camel Bar
Live Metal: with Beijing band LR (左右), and guest band from Kunming Kouxian (扣弦), 8:30pm, advanced tickets 50 yuan, 60 yuan at the door
Moondog
Celebrity Bartender Night: with ukulele Lisa, 9:30pm, free entry
Chapter One
Gin or vodka cocktails on special all day: 10 yuan for singles/20 yuan for doubles
The Club
Weekend Warm-up Party: with DJ 电麻子, 10:30pm, free entry
Gemen Game Café (Wenhua Xiang)
Tarot evening for French speakers and Scrabble for English speakers; 20% off import beers and no game fee, 7pm