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2012 milestones, next year's mission for BMW Brilliance

BMW Brilliance Automotive reached several milestones this year and is planning new achievements in 2013, the 10th Anniversary of its founding.

Qingdao heeds call to build nation into maritime power

In response to the central government's pledge at the 18th Party Congress last month to build China into a maritime power, Qingdao's leadership is stepping up efforts to develop the local marine economy.

City takes cues from citizens on way forward

Two weeks ago, Sun Jihua, a 67-year-old retiree at the Qingdao No 1 Middle School got an unexpected phone call from the general office of the Qingdao city government, which invited her to attend a two-day conference on Dec 15 and 16 to review performance reports made by a line of government department heads.

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Airline sponsors giant panda

Mention the giant panda and many people think of the song Giant Panda Mimi, which encourages better care for the endangered cuddly animal.

Boxing star shows young how to fight for success

Olympic boxing champion Zou Shiming put on his gloves and demonstrated his trademark footwork and punches.

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First-time buyer orders BMW's millionth car

After many years of wanting to buy a BMW, Wu Hongbo's dream finally came true.

BMW group in China

April 1994

BMW hybrids 'show way to the future'

At Auto Guangzhou 2012, BMW is showing the way to the future with BMW EfficientDynamics and BMW ConnectedDrive.

Skoda planning imports, exclusive showrooms

Volkswagen Group's Czech unit Skoda plans to start imports to China next year through two possible distribution channels, according to its management board member for sales and marketing Werner Eichhorn.