More than 2,000 historians from around the globe will meet at Shandong University on Aug 23 for the 22nd International Congress of Historical Sciences.
With a mind-boggling investment of 20 billion yuan ($3.13 billion), the City Crossing complex located in the heart of Qingdao is scheduled for completion by the end of August.
Licang, a thriving district in the coastal city of Qingdao with a long history, plans to generate new growth momentum from modern service sectors, transportation, industrial transformation and environmental development.
Sending its largest-ever team to the IAAF World Championships, which will open on Aug 22 in Beijing, the Chinese track and field team is hoping for breakthroughs at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
More than 2,800 volunteers, mostly college students, will provide services to athletes, audience members and media for the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015, according to the organizing committee.
More than 3,800 journalists are expected to convene in Beijing between Aug 22 and 30 to cover the World Athletics Championships. In preparation for their arrival, organizers put media centers for the tournament into service on Saturday.
Environmental protection will be the theme of the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Championships, according to the director of the ceremony.
"If he needs to be efficient, you have to be more efficient. Try to think ahead before he asks."
Dongfeng Infiniti and Diaoyutai State Guesthouse announced a strategic partnership on Friday, a key move as the premium carmaker and China's prestigious guesthouse are stepping up their efforts to protect the environment and promote their brands.
The 43rd WorldSkills Competition began on Aug 11 in Sao Paolo, Brazil, attracting attention from people with vocational skills throughout the world.
Animal lovers visiting the Momoge and Xianghai wetlands will not be disappointed this summer, as thousands of white cranes, swans, wild geese, ducks and other waterfowl are living and breeding in the nature reserves.
As a business reporter for China Daily, I confess that the only thing I knew about Shanxi prior to my visit was that the province was rich in coal resources and the mining and chemical industries were the key economic drivers of the region. Such information is unlikely to appeal to the average traveler, but undoubtedly, Shanxi is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.
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