Guangfu: 2,600 years old, birthplace of tai chi

The ancient town of Guangfu, in Yongnian county, Hebei province might be as unknown to the outside world as millions of other settlements in China except for a singular fact - it is the birthplace of tai chi.

Executives: IP pivotal in 'Creative Hangzhou'

Companies in Hangzhou increasingly view intellectual property protection as a business incentive rather than defensive requirement, according to executives of manufacturing companies headquartered in the city.

Breaking the mold to protect copyrights

Twelve bronze sculpture molds were smashed to pieces by their creators during a ceremony on July 30 to show the artists' resolve in protecting copyrights.

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More charity chain stores for Beijing

The network of charity supermarkets is expected to expand across Beijing, both in urban and suburban districts.

Remote Tibetan county reaches out to the world via micro blogs

Zayu county, located in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, has managed to connect with tourists around the world despite its remote location through the magic of micro-blogging.

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Hepatitis awareness promo launched

Jiang Meifang, 28, married in February and planned to have a baby soon. But she had to change her mind after being diagnosed with hepatitis C last month.

Would-be scientist, 13, wins study trip to US as first Chinese delegate

Zhang Boya, 13, a grade two junior middle school student in Beijing, loves nature and dreams of becoming a scientist - and her resolve was strengthened in May during a trip to the United States.

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Bridge of dreams

Local residents in Changsha might have encountered many foreigners speaking fluent Mandarin recently, as a large Chinese-language contest for non-native speakers was held in the city from July 2 through 25.

Record conservation funding for Chengde imperial gardens

The world's largest imperial garden complex is expected to receive 600 million yuan ($94.2 million) for conservation from the Chinese government during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) period, according to a conservation official in the city of Chengde in North China's Hebei province.