Province excels in foreign trade

Increasing foreign trade has made Heilongjiang a major exporting power in China's central, western and northeastern regions.

Seeking stronger business ties with Russia

Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province expects to take its partnership with Russia to a higher level in the next few years, according a recently held work meeting.

Export zones see steady growth

Export processing zones, the major venues of Sino-Russian trade in Heilongjiang, witnessed steady growth in trade with Russia in the first quarter of this year.

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Hassled in my home away from homies

Ten years ago, I visited Hong Kong for the first time. I was on my way home from New York and was dressed like a typical "boy in the 'hood".

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The good fight

Xiao Chen (pseudonym), 23, admits that the place she works is "not extravagant". Besides struggling to survive, she has another mission: "We often have new 'sisters', young and naive; I have my own way to raise their awareness of HIV. I tell them that once you've contracted the virus, your life is over, regardless of how much you've earned. Most of the time, they listen to me, because I'm one of them."

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Leading int'l event: three stages of development

Inaugurated in 1990, the China Harbin International Fair for Trade and Economic Cooperation will hold its 18th session from June 15 till 19.

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Opportunities galore at Harbin fair

The 18th China Harbin International Fair for Trade and Economic Cooperation will be held at the Harbin International Conference and Exhibition Center from June 15 to 19.

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