Nation hopes to lure back biotech talent

At the World Biomaterials Congress in Chengdu, China's scientific leaders brainstormed on ways to encourage researchers who have gone abroad to return to work in their homeland.

Program to cut cardiovascular disease

Han Binglin never thought he would suffer from a stroke at the age of 39, resulting in partial paralysis. The general manager of a private home improvement company is now undergoing rehabilitation and quit smoking and drinking.

Unilever and P&G in drive to develop sustainable production

Unilever pledged to improve the company's "green" development while increasing its production and output in the world's second largest economy.

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Federation helps CBD open doors

At the Beijing China International Fair for Trade in Services on May 30, the World Trade Point Federation and the China CBD Alliance signed a contract that is expected to help Chinese companies enter the global market.

Investor interest strong in Beijing's cultural base

On Wednesday, the capital city's National Cultural Trade Base had a strong showing at the Beijing Fair, where the base attracted more investment than any other entity represented there.

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Wine pioneer Changyu has storied history, bright future

When Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Zhang Bishi, an overseas Chinese from Indonesia, founded China's first winery, Changyu Pioneer Wine Co, in 1892, there was no way he could have dreamed that it would grow into one of the world's top vintners 120 years later.

Chengdu growing at breakneck speed

At the heart of Sichuan Basin, an area long known as a "land of plenty", Chengdu is considered by many Chinese to be one of the most livable cities.

Bringing a smile to distraught children

For Chinese children with cleft lips, their ship - or in this case, train - has finally arrived.

Jockey club rides to the rescue

Brian Stevenson, chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said his recent visit to Sichuan province was special although he had visited the Chinese mainland many times.

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