New Hilton stars in scenic Lijiang

China's economic slowdown in recent years has not deterred Hilton Worldwide from opening new properties, with the latest the Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang inaugurated on Dec 6, the first of its properties in Southwest China's Yunnan province.

Lap of luxury at the InterContinental Suzhou

The InterContinental Suzhou has a coveted location on the shores of Jinji Lake, a showpiece destination in the garden city famed since ancient times.

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The defense takes a lot of persistence

In The Electric Woman, Marabel Morgan, an author of self-help books for married women, wrote, "Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the other, a matter of time."

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Jets get set to go

Nearly 700 companies from China and abroad will showcase more than 120 aircraft in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, between Nov 11 and 16 as part of the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.

Mutual benefits: Sino-Chilean ties

Chile hopes to expand its trade and cooperation with China based on high-level mutual political trust, complementary economies and sustainable development in the strategic partnership, the country's ambassador to China told Xinhua News Agency.

High-speed Rail Special: Experts note need for more domestic train technologies

Chinese railway enterprises need to further develop key technologies in the high-speed railway sector to facilitate their overseas expansion, experts have suggested.

Carving out a new name for Chinese furniture

Furniture talks. For Yu Heqin, general manager of Beijing Heyixing Classical Furniture Co Ltd, the new products his company makes tell a long story of a "marriage" between East and West.

Startup supporter boosts nation's pioneering spirit

Zhongguancun's strong high-tech culture and nurturing environment for startups are creating a large number of new businesses, especially those by pioneers from the younger generation, said Guo Hong, director of the Administrative Committee of Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park.

High-tech hotspot is a magnet for talent

High-level professionals who left larger enterprises to start their own businesses have become the main force driving new businesses in Zhongguancun, a hotspot for business startups.