Bringing together classroom learning, real-world applications

For higher education experts, teaching students how to apply classroom knowledge in the real world has been an ongoing challenge. The four-year exploration of a new cooperative education model at Chongqing University could produce an answer, according to Zhang Zhiqing, vice-dean of the Chongqing University-University of Cincinnati Joint Co-op Institute.

Chongqing, Cincinnati universities launch Joint Cooperative Institute

A total of 57 students from Chongqing University traveled to University of Cincinnati in Ohio, the United States to start their last year of college life on Aug 17.

New book about odyssey captures author's experiences in landscapes

For the outsider to learn about and truly understand China can take a lifetime of patience and commitment - slowly working through and absorbing an ever-evolving mosaic of experiences - according to a veteran German writer who has written extensively on the country he has grown to love passionately.

Haunting portraits of lost and bygone era in China entrance visitors in Berlin

A sumptuous new exhibition in Germany - showing rare portraits of members of the imperial court, military figures, artists and others from two great Chinese dynasties - is capturing the imaginations of visitors.

Engine producer Weichai revs it up in buoyant first half results

Weichai Group - the leading engines and vehicle components developer and producer - reported a strong performance in the first half of 2017, even though the national engine market has not recovered from a decline.

Dough makes for proud tradition, but not money

Zhao Riwen, a dough figurine-making artist in the Weifang Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, is ready to inherit the tradition and give it new life.

Innovation is snap for photoelectric industrial park

Weifang Photoelectric Industrial Park is taking measures to improve its innovation system for services - aiming to better support the technological development of businesses.

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Tapping a rich seam of potential

The annual China (Qingdao) Wealth Forum has become a bellwether for China's wealth management industry since it was first held in 2014, and more than 1,400 representatives, including government officials,

Jinjialing sees rapid influx of new companies

Launched in 2014, Jinjialing Financial District in Laoshan of Qingdao has quickly established itself as a new hub for financial businesses in Qingdao.

'Outstanding' capital market still expanding

Companies in Qingdao, Shandong province, raised nearly 22 billion yuan ($3.25 billion) from national-level and regional capital markets in the first quarter of 2017, a record high for that quarter since 2010.

Industry leaders emerge in standardization push

Leading companies and enterprises in Qingdao, Shandong province, have set good examples for standardization and have enhanced the global image of Made-in-China products, according to local officials.