Growth in China's overall auto industry's may not be as strong in 2012 as in recent years, yet car sales are still predicted to be adequately supported by sustained growth in the economy.
On April 9, investors signed contracts to launch projects inside the Xi'an International Trade and Logistics Park in the latest example of the growing popularity of Shaanxi's provincial capital as a destination for investment.
When officials proposed in 2008 to turn Shaanxi's landlocked provincial capital into an international port, the idea met with opposition from the outset.
The Xi'an International Trade and Logistics Park is located in northeastern section of the provincial capital city Xi'an in the delta area of the Bahe and Weihe rivers. The planned area for this park is 120 square kilometers.
On April 15, 2012, F1 fans were thrilled as young racing sensation Nico Rosberg took the first pole position and made his debut victory at the Formula One China Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Many cities around the world are attempting to become a premier destination point for business meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, which are also known as MICE, a buzz-word for global exhibition circles.
United States food chains Papa John's Pizza and Dairy Queen plan to sponsor the Special Olympics East Asia with about 5 million yuan ($793,651) over the next five years to help the mentally handicapped in China to join in society.
Nearly four decades have elapsed since the national campaign initiated by Chairman Mao Zedong in 1963 to learn from Lei Feng, a selfless and modest soldier devoted to his country.
At first glance Alicia Sacramone, America's most decorated gymnast, looks a picture of perfection posing with her back arched and muscles taut in ESPN Magazine's Body Issue.
Usain Bolt reckons London's thriving Jamaican community could help propel him to another monumental Olympic performance as the sprinter seeks to repeat his triple gold-medal haul from Beijing four years ago.
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