Banking on the improvement of neighborhoods

HSBC Bank (China) Co launched a project on Jan 17 to fund outstanding community service projects and cases in Guangdong province with 1.2 million yuan ($193,020).

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Discovering art from the heart

Cheng Jing, a student of Hunan University's School of Design, said she was impressed by the mosque, earthenware products, as well as songs and dances in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Festive tradition makes 'green' effort a damp squib

Letting off firecrackers and fireworks with his son and grandson has been the best part of this year's Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, for 75-year-old Li Dongsheng from North China's Shanxi province.

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Drink maker creates a splash

Coca-Cola Greater China announced the launch of a training and development program for the country's women entrepreneurs that aims to help 500,000 Chinese females by 2020.

Confectioner seeks 100% traceability of products

Ferrero Group, one of the world's leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturers, released its third corporate social responsibility report in Beijing - and its first in China.

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Finding work for the disabled

It looks just like a normal IT company when you walk into Shenzhen Canyou Group Co - that is if you don't notice the wheelchairs next to employees' desks.

Helping women improve business skills

It took Lin Cai a long time to get to grips with her business offering domestic services in Kumming, Yunnan province.

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2012 milestones, next year's mission for BMW Brilliance

BMW Brilliance Automotive reached several milestones this year and is planning new achievements in 2013, the 10th Anniversary of its founding.