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Rolex watches at frontiers of human exploration

Don Walsh never leaves home without the Rolex watch that accompanied him on his trip to the depths of the Mariana Trench in 1960.

French president makes landmark visit

What are the first three things and names that come to mind when you ask any random Chinese person about France?

Tastes maturing, but French wine still dominant

French vintages, with their graceful taste and glamorous history, have long been a top preference for Chinese buyers.

Marcel Duchamp leads cultural fete

If you are a big fan of Marcel Duchamp, known as "the father of modern art", then be sure to visit Beijing's 798 Art District as the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art presents a large amount of the French-American painter's work on Friday.

Warm welcome for Chinese tourists, says CEO of Fazhongzhijia

The tourism industry in France is now adapting to the changing needs of Chinese travelers.

French chic still reigns supreme

Luxury goods are perhaps the best calling card that French businesses can boast of when it comes to China. The Chinese market is undoubtedly the beacon that most luxury goods makers have their eyes fixed on, even as demand in more developed markets wanes.

Bureau Veritas raising bar throughout domestic market

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is committed to development in China, and its leaders are seeking greater interaction with local companies.

Counterfeit milk casts shadow over NZ brands

The Ministry of Primary Industries in New Zealand issued an advisory on April 19 to the country's milk powder exporters, urging them to take action to repair damage done to the nation's brands by counterfeit products in China, Guangzhou Daily reported.

Week of events to raise awareness of intellectual property

Intellectual property is an increasingly important part of improving China's core competitiveness and restructuring its economy, said Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office.

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