A picture report that covers a typical day in life of two very different types of professional women living in Beijing and thus reveals their distinct lifestyles and brand preferences.

On one hand, netizens are mobilized to protest against a new large dog ban in Harbin. On the other, a whopping number agreed that the elderly should avoid going out during rush hours. The two stories compose an interesting picture of urban life in China.

A set of pictures in 2011 Ping Yao Photography Contest depicts the dreams and realities of strugglers in China.