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Holiday Profile

Local govt: Nation's 'train capital' ideal for high-tech startups

[2013-09-27 07:00]

Zhuzhou, best known as China's "capital of electric trains", has now become an ideal location for startup companies, according to the local government.

Chengdu hosts 3,200 'world Chinese'

[2013-09-26 08:00]

The curtain on the 12th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention was raised in Chengdu yesterday as more than 3,200 Chinese entrepreneurs and industry leaders from 105 countries and regions gathered in the agreeable city.

Delegates note lure of western investment

[2013-09-26 08:00]

China's latest round of western development presents even greater opportunities to overseas Chinese entrepreneurs, delegates said at the ongoing World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Chengdu.

Forum: Economy, ODI and currency bring opportunities

[2013-09-26 08:00]

China's economy, the bid to go global by domestic enterprises and cross-border business using the renminbi were topics of discussion during a forum yesterday at the ongoing World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Chengdu.

Sichuan capital seeks to lead expo industry

[2013-09-25 07:57]

As it becomes "a famous convention and exhibition city with international influence", Chengdu is consolidating its reputation by hosting the ongoing 12th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, said local officials.

Chengdu gaining fame as place for entrepreneurs

[2013-09-25 07:57]

What comes to mind when you ask any random Chinese person about Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan province?

Taoists on a mission to promote ancient lore

[2013-09-24 07:14]

Chinese Taoists will embark on a cultural exchange tour to Europe on Thursday to promote the philosophy, which they believe can encourage world peace and promote environmental protection.

Nature's light show 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip

[2013-09-24 07:14]

For amateur stargazer Li Ren, seeing the aurora borealis - the natural light show that appears over the Arctic - will be a childhood dream come true.

Inner Mongolia Special: Grasslands alive with 'World Music'

[2013-09-24 07:14]

The grasslands of Inner Mongolia were alive with the sound of music this summer as the World Music Essence festival brought 24 outdoor concerts to Hohhot, capital of the autonomous region.

Employee claims Danone gave bribes

[2013-09-24 07:14]

A whistle-blower claims the French company Danone bribed hospital staff in seven provinces and municipalities in an effort to promote its baby formulas for newborns and experts say such practices are part of the unspoken rules in the industry.

14 panda cubs to go on display during National Day holiday

[2013-09-24 07:14]

Jiang Xue, a middled-aged panda fan in Chengdu, Sichuan province, was overjoyed when she learned she could see almost all the panda cubs born this year on display at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding during the upcoming National Day holiday.

Majority of Shanghai elderly open to house-for-pension plan

[2013-09-24 07:14]

More than 70 percent of elderly people in Shanghai are open to a house-for-pension program, a survey showed, despite a recent public outcry against the idea raised in a central government document.