EXCLUSIVE - Excerpt from Xi-Nan's debut novel Upwind Direction - a story of loneliness and heartache in a foreign land.  What lengths will you go to to survive?

Congratulations to entrepeneur Mr Wing Yip (OBE) and headmaster Mr Van Cuong (MBE) whose contributions to British society have been recognized in the 2010 Queen's New Year's Honours.

Hailed as the Chinese Ne-Yo, Stevie Hoang has finally emerged from the underground club scene to be Britain’s next homegrown R&B sensation.

Celebrated actor James Hong turned 81 this week. Oliver Pfeiffer profiles Hollywood's favourite who has starred alongside Faye Dunaway, Keanu Reeves and Jack Black

Unearthing the secrets of Chinese Divination: An Interview with Chinese Astrologist and Feng Shui Master Ting-Foon Chik

What does the Year of the Tiger hold in store for you? Find out your forecast here for 2010

Susan S Cheung catches up with writer Jo Ho who reveals her inspirations behind the thrilling new martial arts fantasy series Spirit Warriors which debuts on CBBC on 22 Jan.

Anna Chen has her say on the current climate change debate and defends China against the environmentalists

Dimsum needs your help this Christmas! Help us raise funds to sponsor the Kianh Foundation - all monies go to help orphaned and disabled children in Vietnam. Every penny helps - Donate here

Dimsum chats about music, romance and old French films with the lovely and talented singer-songwriter Tuanne Mac.

Sophie Duncan deciphers the truth about  Nushu, a secret code created by a Chinese sisterhood recording a world that has only recently come to light