Private mansions brought back to life

A history of more than 2,500 years has left Suzhou with a lot of heritage, both tangible and intangible. During past millenniums, a number of affluent businessmen and political and cultural celebrities settled down and built private mansions in the bustling and beautiful city.

Suzhou's must-see sites

Suzhou's ancient city moat, the Panmen Scenic Area and unique classical garden-style hotels are must-see sites for visitors to the city.

Company Special: Certification firm helps Chinese companies go global

TuV SuD, a leading thirdparty certification institution, is relocating its Beijing office on April 28 to meet demand for software and hardware upgrades.

Company Special:'Organic growth' makes Yili No 1 for dairy in China

Samsung puts memory chip base into operation

Samsung China Semiconductor, a subsidiary of South Korean technology-driven memory semiconductor manufacturing giant Samsung Electronics, put its test and packaging production line into formal operation in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, on April 14.

City welcomes foreign capital

The completion of Samsung China Semiconductor's new production line not only supports the development of the memory card industry in Xi'an but also helps the city open further to the global market.

Leading German state magnet for Chinese investors

The four-decade partnership between China and Germany's most populous federal state, North Rhine-Westphalia, has blossomed as exchanges have intensified in an ever-wider range of fields.

Wulongkou makes full use of location and its resources

Wulongkou, a township in Jiyuan, Henan province, has transformed its ideal geographic location and natural resources into productivity as the Chinese economy enters the era of the "new normal" - slower but more sustainable growth - the township's Party chief said.

Tourist attraction boosts Henan village's economy

Shankou village, in the Wulongkou township in Jiyuan, Henan province, has made great progress toward its goal of building a scenic countryside while boosting its economy, the village's Party chief said.

European rail route upgrade to boost trade

In anticipation of rising trade volumes brought about by the Silk Road Economic Belt, Henan, a Central China province, will add more customized services to its international cargo railway line to Europe in the second half of this year.

High-speed train network to get development on track

Central China's Henan province plans to build four high-speed railways during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) period, to help the regional logistics hub compete with other established rivals in the nation's coastal areas.

German auto parts maker expands in China

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a German automotive chassis and driveline technology company, will continue to expand in the Chinese market while the nation adapts to its "new normal" economic conditions.