China to remain top priority for Novartis

Q+A | Joseph Jimenez

Volvo: New plant shows confidence in Chengdu

Despite growing competition in the automotive market, Volvo is confident about its development in China, said Lars Danielson, senior vice-president for China operations, in an exclusive interview with China Daily.

Experts: Continued innovation crucial

To maintain its role as a major economic center in western China, Chengdu will need to further deepen its high-tech industrial development, said economists and experts on Thursday during the 2013 Fortune Global Forum.

Scholarly and scenic Sichuan University adds to city's luster

Famed for its scientific research, Sichuan University is one of the most prestigious universities in China.

Leisurely lifestyle, growing affinity for fine French wine

With Chengdu becoming increasingly international, more locals are incorporating overseas cultural elements into their traditional leisurely lifestyle. Cindy Bellemin-Magninot, manager of Montpellier promotion and a partner in the EU Project Innovation Center, shares her thinking about the capital of Sichuan province and its growing affinity for French wine.

After the forum, fun

Mayor: Balanced growth for maturing Chengdu

Chengdu has an "initial value, industrial and supply chain" for Fortune Global 500 and other leading international firms, Mayor Ge Honglin said on the opening day of the Fortune Global Forum on Thursday.

Sichuan hub crucial to Bayer's nationwide strategy

Chengdu is strategically important to Bayer, said Johannes Dietsch, president of the Bayer Greater China Group.

CEO aims to break foreign monopoly on medical tech

Zou Xueming, chairman of AllTech Medical Systems, is a household name to many people in Chengdu as well as those in the field of nuclear magnetic resonance worldwide.

By most stats, Chengdu bests peers in west

Chengdu outranked peer cities in western China in most economic indicators in the first quarter, according to the Chengdu Statistics Bureau late May.

A vote of confidence in Chengdu

An executive at US chemical giant DuPont said the multinational is committed to contributing to Chengdu and Sichuan's growth with a new joint venture that will begin operation soon.

Pastoral 'Happy Farmhouse' tourism proves to be a natural

As urban travelers try to find an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, "Happy Farmhouse Tourism" is increasingly popular.