Investing in the next generation

The Weifang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone is continuously improving local education to develop a better study environment for students.

Bartering platform opens economic possibilities

Weifang Zhongyintong E-commerce Co, operator of online barter trade platform iBBX in Weifang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, has set itself the goal of becoming an iconic enterprise in the bartering industry, similar to United States-listed Alibaba in the e-commerce sector.

Auto supplier marks 100,000th 8AT unit

Shengrui Transmission Corp marked a major milestone recently with the production of its 100,000th 8AT unit, a type of automatic transmission.

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Evonik's specialty chemical products follow demand west

German specialty chemicals producer Evonik Industries AG will strengthen development in western China to better cater to demands of local clients.

Wealth hub wins higher rank

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, has quickly become a rising star in the global financial industry, just two years after its plan to build a wealth management pilot zone received central government approval.

Professionals, students to boost finance goals

Qingdao considers high-caliber human resources the key to accelerating the development of its financial market, which mainly focuses on wealth management.

Rare species return to Fujian capital

Chinese crested tern, once thought to be an extinct bird species, are alive and well in the Minjiang River estuary wetland, a natural reserve park in Fuzhou, capital city of Fujian province in East China.

Jasmine and banyan trees boast millenia of culture

Planting more trees and flowers with local characteristics and economic value will be a new move in Fuzhou's recent landscaping efforts, said local gardening authorities and experts.

Overhaul of city's water brings rivers back to life

To pollute a river requires only one flush of sewage from homes or factories, but the recovery process can take dozens of years.

Nestle savoring Yunnan coffee market boom as demand rises

Pu'er, where one of the most famous Chinese tea varieties grows, is now gradually expanding into Arabica beans and building itself into China's coffee capital.

Intellectual property awards recognize inventors, designers

The State Intellectual Property Office announced the annual winners of China's top patent awards in Beijing on Monday.