Filled with connotations of renewal and rebirth, spring serves as a powerful symbol, which is why it is often a focus of gongbi painting, the traditional Chinese art of using fine brushwork to depict flowers and birds in detail.
Even with a long, successful and noted career, Yu Jigao 'retains his simple, easy-going style and strong work ethic', Zheng Xin reports.
After 10 years of rapid development, China's civil aviation industry is poised to further increase its clout in the world market, according to China's top civil aviation authority.
Rising number of wealthy, increasing business use
After growing government support for the sector in recent years, both domestic and foreign companies are looking for business opportunities in China's general aviation.
The financial performance of Chinese airlines improved in the third quarter as passenger traffic rose and fuel prices declined.
With the rapidly growing number of Chinese passengers flying abroad, foreign airline companies find it hard to resist the lure of the huge market in China.
In light of the challenge created by the continued construction of high-speed rail in China, the country's Civil Aviation Administration is encouraging large airline companies to establish regional alliances to strengthen international competitiveness.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is expecting rapid growth in China, according to its recently released market outlook for the next 20 years.
The harbor city Ningbo in eastern China is expected to become the core national marine economic zone by 2015 through accelerated development of marine technology, logistics and innovation, according to a blueprint from the local government.
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