Affairs / Urbanism
A closer look at Chengdu
Investment from Beijing and abroad has brought a boom to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Monocle visits the city to gauge its progress.
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Affairs / Urbanism
Future imperfect
Sichuan was one of China’s poorest provinces until investment from Beijing and abroad brought boom times to its capital. Chengdu and its ‘pambassadors’ went on a global sales offensive.
Affairs / Urbanism
2012 forecast: urbanism
What'll happen to our cities in the coming year. Japan wil have more trees, Mumbai will have more high-rises and Portugal will get its first "smart city".
Affairs / Society
Monocolumn
Wednesday 2 February
Holiday madness, Chinese-style
Tomorrow the sun will rise on the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
Affairs / Urbanism
The power of five
Not everyone’s favourite place can be included in Monocle’s top 25 destinations. But we’ve made a little room for five cities close to our editors’ hearts. From tech hubs to design capitals, you’ll be hearing more from…
Business / Retail
Monocolumn
Thursday 25 November
The Chinese quest for luxury brands
It’s no secret that wealthy Chinese are addicted to luxury brand shopping.
Business / Environment
Monocolumn
Tuesday 11 December
China is fuming
China’s rapid economic rise has transformed the country, turning it into an economic powerhouse and pulling hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. But that progress has come at a price that China’s leaders are still…
Business / Aviation
Monocolumn
Tuesday 4 October
Terminal optimism at Berlin flight-route summit
In early June next year, Berlin’s long-awaited international airport, the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, opens a shiny new facility with a starting capacity of 27 million passengers (expandable to 45 million).
Affairs / Politics
Oceania briefing
Australia's tough stance on climate change, and why the Chinese are putting their money on Samoa.
Affairs / Society
Dogs and new tricks
Japan is a nation moving beyond an unthinkable disaster to re-establish itself as a regional leader in culture and innovative lifestyles. This issue we meet the people spearheading the unusual evolution of Japanese society…
Business / Manufacturing
Wheeler dealer
Giant is the world’s largest bicycle firm. And while China claims an ever-greater share of the mass market, Giant continues pushing prices for specialist models ever higher. What’s more, its president plans to turn Taiwan…
Affairs / Defence
Duty and the beast
Never work with animals is a mantra in TV but exotic, domestic and native beasts have been employed to work in conflicts around the world with mixed consequences. Take a walk on the wild side with Monocle.
Culture / Entertainment
Hit factory
Despite years of turbulence between Taiwan and China, this island’s pop culture leaves the mainland standing. From idols to protest singers via television talent shows, Taipei pop is the country’s new heavy industry.