New arrival

All-new Volkswagen Lavida

Short torque

Geely H1 profits up

Battle for survival as market cools

Last month, the China Association of Automotive Manufacturers predicted that more than half of Chinese domestic passenger vehicle brands would cease to exist in the next three to five years.

Plans laid for the long haul at Navistar-JAC partnership

US truck and engine manufacturer Navistar Inc founded a new engine joint venture with Jianghuai Automobile Co Ltd last week, which will initially make diesel engines for light-duty trucks.

Expo revitalizes age-old ceramics industry

The 12th China International Ceramics Exposition will open on Sept 6 in Zibo, a city in Shandong province long renowned as the "capital of ceramics" because of its close association with the porcelain and ceramics industry.

Past, present converge in Zibo

Located in the center of East China's Shandong province, Zibo is an important business hub in Shandong because the city is included in the Shandong Peninsula Economic Zone as well as the Yellow River High-Efficieny Economic Zone, two zones approved by the State Council as national strategies for regional development.

Events schedule

12th Zibo International Ceramics Exposition

City renowned for long silk tradition

As the capital of the Qi state for more than 800 years during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100BC-770BC) and Warring States Period (475BC-221BC), Zibo has long been an important silk and textile production center in northern China.

Ancient colored glass legacy alive in Shandong

Zibo, a city famous for ceramic products, is now setting its sights on developing another time-honored resource, colored glass, to diversify its local industries.

Expo showroom

Historic Henan fosters future talent

Henan province is known for its large population and long history, but today the government is on a quest to develop the talent of the future.

Xi'an hits reverse on car restriction

In a move that reflects the myriad challenges facing the world's biggest auto market, the government of Xi'an last week rescinded a plan to limit new car license plates following a strong public outcry.