Modern success a continuation of glorious past

Ningbo, as a coastal city in East China's Zhejiang province, was named one of the best investment destinations in China in 2013. One of the earliest Chinese cities to open to the world during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it still has strong economic ties with the rest of the world.

Open and friendly city welcomes visitors

The first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting in 2014 was held in Ningbo on Feb 27 and 28. It was the first official APEC activity held in China after it became the host for this year's APEC meetings.

Main port of call on old maritime Silk Road

Ningbo's glorious past as a port is a source of pride to local residents.

Ambition to be dynamic ship and rail hub

Today, Ningbo has developed into a modern international port. It is one of the main transportation hubs in the country.

Singapore, China in direct currency trade

Convertibility of RMB and Singdollar boosting trade

An open-minded approach the key to park's success

Suzhou Industrial Park, in one of China's most economically developed areas, the Yangtze Delta, has grown into China's leading industrial zone, which continues to attract huge amounts of foreign capital.

Jubilantly 'weird' wonders

Three gods. A booze bottle. And a massive mobile clasped by a huge hand.

Beautiful ... or ugly? in China, it's in the eye of the beholder

Some mock the 'weird' structures, while others say they are symbols of the country's bright future.

Messi poised to roar past Raul

Barcelona's superstar striker equals all-time CL scoring mark against Ajax

Ronaldo writing his own legacy

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo believes he will be considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time by the time he retires.

Berdych still searching for his 'chosen one'

Ivan Lendl might be "way too busy" to be his mentor but Tomas Berdych has not given up the dream of jumping on the 'super coach' bandwagon.

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