Tech park lays groundwork for western development

While many of China's top entrepreneurs, managers and executives seek opportunity in top-tier cities in the east and along the coast, Cui Wei is taking the road less traveled by seeking his fortune out west.

A city now hardwired for success

Chengdu further consolidated its position as a major IT hub in China when it hosted a large software trade event in early April.

Foreign media eyes the 'rising star' in west China

As a rising star on China's economic landscape, Chengdu's rapid development has caught the attention of overseas media.

Auto industry revs up Chengdu

By producing more than 410,000 vehicles last year, Chengdu's auto industry grew 30 percent, more than four times the national average for passenger vehicles.

Economy matures, financial firms flourish

Chengdu is becoming a leading banking and insurance center in western China as increasing numbers of financial institutions arrive and begin operation there.

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Porsche's future bright in world's top market

When Porsche AG Board Chairman Matthias Mueller first came to China in 1989, millions of bicycles dominated the road, and there were few cars.

First luxury plug-in hybrid debuts in Shanghai

Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the second generation of Gran Turismo models at the ongoing Auto Shanghai show in China.

Strong Russian, Thai showing expected at upcoming fair

The 24th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair will feature a record number of countries and attendees, said Heilongjiang Vice-Governor Sun Yao.

Transportation deemed key to bilateral relations

China and Russia have placed great emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties in the past few decades. In March, Chinese President Xi Jinping made Russia the first stop on his first foreign tour after taking office.

Cross-border cooperation spells windfall for Jiamusi

Kang Jingsheng, general manager of Jiamusi Kangbo Import and Export Trade Co Ltd, dreams that his company's agricultural equipment will one day be used in fields and farmlands across Russia.

Henkel's growth strong in Asia-Pacific region

Despite the global economic downturn, Germany's Henkel AG & Co, a world leader in consumer goods and adhesive technologies, reported solid growth in 2012.