Giant firms anchor industrial clusters

"Famous Chinese corporations have drawn more large companies to Qingdao. As an engine driving industrial clusters, those brands are a mainstay of the Qingdao economy," saidWang Jian, deputy director of Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.

Exhibitions show Qingdao's economic prowess

Already renowned in China for its regattas, expansive beaches and the sailing venue in the upcoming 29th Olympic Games, Qingdao is using its advantages to attract more international conventions and exhibitions.

Famous brands lead city fortunes

Each year China's General Administration of Quality, Inspection and Quarantine bestows the title of "Famous Brand" on quality products that have found favor with consumers from both home and abroad - and Qingdao continues to contribute many that further enhance the fortunes of the seaside city.

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Suns shine, hold off Spurs charge

DALLAS: Boris Diaw and Raja Bell kept the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs for one more game while the Dallas Mavericks fell to the edge of elimination on Sunday at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets.

Wang's fifth consecutive win helps Yankees top Indians

NEW YORK: Wang Chien-ming won his fifth consecutive game to pitch the New York Yankees to a 1-0 road victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Penguins blank Rangers to take 2-0 lead

NEW YORK: The Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the New York Rangers 2-0 on Sunday, Jordan Staal's powerplay goal in the second period putting the home team on course for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Ronaldo misses penalty as United draws

BARCELONA, Spain: A rare failure of nerve by Cristiano Ronaldo cost Manchester United the chance of a famous victory but Sir Alex Ferguson's side still emerged as favorite to reach the Champions League final after a goalless draw with Barcelona in their semifinal first leg clash here on Wednesday.

Bryant shines as Lakers beat Nuggets

LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant poured in 49 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal on Thursday.

Red Devils set to seal title victory

LONDON: Manchester United will all but retain its Premier League title on Saturday if it becomes the first English side to win at Stamford Bridge for four years.