The wine producing region in Northwest China's Ningxia is expanding rapidly, despite a slowdown in the industry.
It is a tale of three cities. During the past three years, Beijing, Shenzhen and Shanghai have become Chinese centers of innovation.
They are the new breed of entrepreneurs with creative ideas. Last year, Forbes magazine listed the top 10 innovators in China.
When it comes to innovation and ideas, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, might not spring immediately to mind. But this second-tier city in Southwest China is becoming a major center for startups.
Businessman Huang Qinghua grabbed a flight from Shenzhen to Beijing earlier this month to tempt potential investors into funding his company's expansion plans.
Shanghai's quest to become a global science and technology center by attracting top overseas talent to boost innovation is quickly gathering pace, with the local government rolling out several measures to attract overseas entrepreneurs.
"We sell chocolate like we sell jewelry and flowers, targeted at niche market only, as we want our customers to be unique and different. We are planning to introduce chocolate tasting as a high-end leisure activity for Chinese consumers to try different flavors and learn how to pick the best."
Uygur silks and culinary delights of yore continue to beguile visitors to modern Xinjiang
Makers of traditional Uygur silk have no intention of allowing their ancient craft to die in the desert
A visit to an oasis turns into a culinary treat of authentic Uygur flavors in the late hours
Japanese firm to shut lithium battery factory as demand dwindles
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