Auto Special: VW open day showcases innovations for Chinese drivers

Volkswagen Group's engineers in China are doing vital work to help the brand succeed in the increasingly demanding Chinese automotive market.

A fit-showing jump is a two-in-one bid

Mark Twain wrote, "His money is twice tainted: 'taint yours and 'taint mine."

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Province goes all out to protect cultural heritage

Thanks to local government efforts to protect and preserve intangible cultural heritages, visitors to Shandong province can see numerous traditional folk arts and skills.

Shandong rich in ancient cities

As one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization, Shandong province in East China is home to 10 national historical and cultural cities, each with their own distinctive features.

Arts industry thrives in painting city

The Shandong city of Weifang is drawing on its rich cultural resources and strong arts scene to boost the development of its painting and calligraphy industry.

Qingzhou's Ming and Qing dynasty styles preserved

Visitors to the ancient town of Qingzhou in Weifang, Shandong province can enjoy Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) buildings and try 17 folk arts, which are listed as intangible cultural heritages.

Tire design database to prevent patent disputes

China's first design patent database for tire tread that supports image searches will be released at an international arbitration forum in Qingdao, Shandong province on Friday.

New policies to focus on small business growth

The State Intellectual Property Office released a range of new policies to support innovation and growth of micro businesses.

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Guilin marches to a leisurely, scenic beat

During the process of rapid urbanization in China, many cities have seen scenic features lost to swaths of concrete, steel and glass. But Zhao Leqin, the Party chief of Guilin, is determined that his city will follow a different course and retain the attraction of its natural scenery.