In recent times hundreds of millions of Chinese people have been freed from worry about basic necessities - and many have acquired previously undreamt of wealth.
But with virtually no exposure to luxury goods until little over a decade ago, who can steer this new generation of consumers through the bewildering world of fashion and luxury brands.
BON's Niva Whyman recently sat down with one of the country's new "style leaders", who hopes to help fulfill that role.

Susan Osman invites guests to talk about natural and man-made disasters in recent years, as well as global safety standards, resultant economic problems, and the lessons learned.

David Moser meets Professors Feng Naixiang and Matthew G.Ferchen to analyze recent "Made in China" advertising on CNN, discussing purpose, timing, and intended results.

David Moser meets Professors Feng Naixiang and Matthew G.Ferchen to analyze recent "Made in China" advertising on CNN, discussing purpose, timing, and intended results.

A hand-made craft made from dough, including its characteristics, how it is made, the Dough Flower Art Festival, and information involving the purchase of dough flowers.

After a handful of scandals in recent years, China's manufacturing industry has gained a less-than-flattering reputation in much of the western world. In the following report, BON's Zach Reff looks at a new ad campaign aimed at changing perceptions of Chinese-made products, and at whether or not the industry has learned from previous scandals.

What do my earmuffs, my glasses, my iPod and my cell phone all have in common? Like many products, these items were all made in China, evidence, if nothing else, of the ubiquity of Chinese-made products in modern day-today living.