Timeline

1984: Sino-British Joint Declaration is signed in Beijing, stating that the People's Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong (including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories) from July 1, 1997.

Speaking the same language

Byline | Zou Hanru

Creating creativity

Hangzhou expands its creative and cultural industries on its mission to nationally and internationally lead in the sectors. Shi Jing reports.

Industrial park to draw overseas talents

Zhejiang province decided to establish an Industrial Park for High-level Overseas-returned Talents (IPFHOT) in Yuhang, a district of Hangzhou, in early 2010 to better implement the province's strategy of attracting high-end talents. A good start has been achieved at the IPFHOT with joint efforts from governments at various levels.

Museum animates cartoon industry

The six giant "mushroom" structures that are the China Comic and Animation Museum will be ready for visitors in 2013.

Changxing, an international garden city

County offers a good environment both for investment and its people

Yuhang district ranks at top of places to live, work and innovate

Why is the Yuhang district in the city of Hangzhou the home to the Zhejiang Industrial Park for High-level Overseas-returned Talents (IPFHOT)?

Lakeside Huzhou showcases modern ecological charm

City enjoys fame for its harbors, wetlands, bamboo forests, tea and hand-made brushes

Milestones: 1994

China becomes the 77th country to connect to the Internet. The commercialization of the Internet starts in 1995 whenDing Leiquits his job to set up NetEase.com.

Milestones: 1995

Milestones: 1996

Milestones: 1997