Horticultural expo to blossom in 2014

"Maybe you are not familiar with the city of Qingdao, but you must know its Tsingtao beer. Maybe you missed the 2008 Olympic Regatta in Qingdao, but here is a chance for you to recognize the city for the 2014 Qingdao International Horticultural Expo," said Li Fengli, secretary-general of the QIHE executive committee.

Tourism allure of blue seas and azure skies

First-time visitors are often stunned by the beauty of Qingdao. Its distinctive red tiled buildings, greenery, blue seas and azure sky set it apart from other Chinese cities.

Residents have a growing sense of well-being

Qingdao tops the list of China's "happiest cities" according to research released in August by the Hong Kong-based consultancy China Institute of City Competitiveness.

City of big brands

A few days ago, NBA superstar Tracy McGrandy finalized a contract with CBA Qingdao Double Star, making the brand a household name overnight.

Tech focus drives growth in Qingdao

Qingdao's Laoshan district has become a driver of economic growth through a focus on such high-tech industries as alternative energy, new materials and advanced equipment manufacturing.

District home to temples, beer

Home to a renowned mountain resort in China's eastern coast and the venue of a renowned beer festival, Laoshan district in Qingdao, Shandong province, is becoming an increasingly attractive tourist destination with international influence.

Gala raises 8 million yuan

More than 8 million yuan ($1.27 million) was raised at a charity gala for AIDS-affected children on Oct 29, bringing the total funds donated through the program over the past six years to 50 million yuan.

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Hubei's capital poised to grow

Innovation, industry drive GDP in provincial seat

Economic powerhouse rising in Central China

Hubei's capital Wuhan and its neighboring areas form one of China's fastest-growing regions, and this area is rapidly starting to rival the Yangtze River and Pearl River deltas and the Bohai Economic Rim.

Wuhan's development picking up steam

Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province, is emerging as an attractive investment destination due to its extensive transportation infrastructure, abundant resources and rich talent pool.

Riverside city a hub for culture, trade