Patent law boosts innovation and growth over decades

A patent law that recently marked its 30th anniversary has bolstered foreign investment, technology and innovation.

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Chnbrand publishes 2014 C-BPI research results

The China Brand Research Center and its affiliated research and consultancy institution Chnbrand, have released the China Brand Power Index, or the C-BPI, for 2014.

2014 C-BPI Top Brands (parts)

Note: Number in parenthesis indicates total brand value on scale of 0-1,000.

Youth Games: Renewal in Nanjing

The Nanjing government is moving to improve the city's infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming Summer Youth Olympic Games, said Yang Weize, Party chief of the capital in Jiangsu province.

Taste of local life for 'young ambassadors'

Some 104 "young ambassadors" from around the world are spending four days in Nanjing as the city prepares for the Youth Olympic Games in August.

Torch's design evokes Yangtze River, city wall

In the run-up to the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in August, the games' torch was shown to the public for the first time in a ceremony at Nanjing Green Expo Garden on Sunday.

Jilin's fertile plans for farmers

Jilin province is shaking off the stereotype of farming as a low-paid, dead-end job as revenues increase and a senior provincial official vows to make it a desirable profession.

Changchun's little known agro-culture

Changchun is often labeled an auto city or a film town, but the capital of Jilin province is also an important food provider for the country.

Driving pleasure, financial pain

Despite widespread use of authorized full-service dealers, consumers are increasingly concerned about the big bills they receive after taking their cars in for maintenance and repair.

Dealers in the doldrums amid price war

With inventories rising amid an intense price war, auto dealers in China are having a tough time making a profit, according to a report by British consulting firm Deloitte.

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