Affordable housing takes off in coastal city

Owning an apartment is a dream for many low-income families in China, and that dream is coming true in the coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province.

'Green channel' puts investors on fast track

Since the so-called 3C campaign of "reporting to citizens, listening to citizens and seeking comments from citizens" was carried out last year, the Qingdao city government has added another highlight in its move to a service-oriented administration.

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High-level meeting sets stage for warmer ties

Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye arrived today in China for a state visit that is seen as crucial by both sides.

Side trip to Xi'an

Though ROK President Park Geun-hye will spend most of her ongoing state visit in Beijing, she also plans to take a side trip to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province.

Cultural scene

Chinese films screened at Seoul movie festival

ROK president's visit could pave way for nuclear talks

Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye's ongoing visit to China is historic in terms of building trust and paving the way for strategic discussions that can ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula, said ROK Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se recently.

Port city growing in strategic importance

A major port in South China for more than 1,400 years, the city of Qinzhou plays a crucial role in opening up Guangxi and is an integral part of the nation's Beibu Gulf Economic Zone development plan.

Ecological evaluations urged

Adopting environmental criteria for evaluating the performance of local officials is the most immediate way to promote green development in China, said a senior expert.

Oil-rich UAE aspires to sustainable future

For Nawal Al-Hosany, there are a lot of similarities between climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and overcoming the obstacles faced by the alternative energy industry.

Bayer's new methods bring farmers bumper crop

Chai Maoqing never thought that he would become one of the richest farmers in Longyou, a county in the western region of Zhejiang province that is renowned for its agriculture.

Hunan seeks HK investment for development

Hunan's leaders said they expect great opportunities from the Hunan (Hong Kong) Investment and Trade Promotion Week, which will begin today and run until June 21 in Hong Kong.