Authorities accelerating pace of approval for key technology projects

The Weifang Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone is taking measures to enhance government service quality in the hopes of bringing more vitality to the local economy.

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Heads of FAW, China South Industries exchange top roles

Xu Ping, 60, and Xu Liuping, 53, exchanged jobs last week. Altogether leading more than 200,000 workers, the sudden reshuffle of these two big names in China's car industry is as surprising as it is thought-provoking.

Toyota to establish joint assembly plant with rival Mazda

WASHINGTON - Toyota Motor and rival Mazda Motor are expected to announce plans on Friday to build a $1.6 billion assembly plant in the United States as part of a new joint venture, a person briefed on the matter said.

Carmakers up online presence to woo nation's millions of netizens

International automakers are increasingly turning to social media in China, the world's largest car market, where online networking has become part of life.

Geely family to pool tech resources

Volvo, Geely Auto and Lynk & Co to share inventions, innovation produced within the group

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BMW China Culture Journey charts innovative course

Where is Xiangxi? If you look at a map, you will see it is located in the west of Hunan province in central China. However, if you go there, you get a different answer from local residents, who will tell you of Xiangxi's important position in contemporary Chinese culture.

Marvel works with NetEase on Asian heroes

Thanks to a recent agreement between Walt Disney and China's internet tech company NetEase, domestic comic artists will work with their top United States counterparts to create the first comics featuring Chinese superheroes.

Major State-owned miner strikes gold with innovation

Every staff member of Shandong Gold Group, also known as SD Gold, wears a sheer gold badge, revealing a close connection between the major Chinese gold producer and the precious metal.

Red Bull license renewal causes rifts

Red Bull Vitamin Drink's main shareholder is locking horns with its partner in the Chinese market over a trademark dispute, due to the pending renewal of a trademark licensing agreement that expired last year.

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