Survey: Sharp rise in domestic brand quality

The quality gap between domestic and international brands is narrowing with the average rate of reported problems at a record low, according to the JD Power Asia Pacific 2012 China Initial Quality Study released last week.

China now number one for Jaguar Land Rover

British premium carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has found China to be its largest market in the world after two years of solid growth, said the company's China chief Bob Grace as he disclosed the "most satisfying" news during a recent interview in Guangzhou.

Tibet still on steady path to growth

The Tibet autonomous region is on a trajectory to maintain stable and balanced growth thanks to a set of preferential policies from the central government and assistance from across the country.

Officials get taste of village life

Since October 2011, more than 21,800 officials in Tibet have been dispatched to work in nearly 5,500 villages, immersing themselves in the lifestyles of Tibetan herdsmen and farmers.

Outside aid flows to autonomous region

Following the central government's lead, provinces all across China are investing in Tibet's development.

Battling underage drinking

When the world's leading brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev launched the "Hi, Beer - Family Talk About Underage Drinking" in Beijing, it was the first time a public forum was held to prevent underage drinking in China.

Bank sponsors musical feasts

After giving a concert at the Wangfujing Church as part of the Beijing Music Festival, guitarist Yang Xuefei had another performance in the city, this time at the Winland International Finance Center, an office building in Beijing Financial Street.

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Joint attempt to save children

A Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation among Unilever, Save the Children, the China Development Research Foundation and the Meishan government of Sichuan province was signed in Beijing to jointly carry out pilot projects for mountain village kindergartens in Sichuan.

Handicapped performers inspire audience

A group of disabled Chinese performers touched the hearts of their audience in the Canadian city of Toronto with a stunning show.

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Getting the elderly to eat well

The world's largest food maker, Nestl, and the organizing committee of the National Community Care Campaign launched the Elderly Care - Health Project on Sept 18 in Beijing. The program aims to take a step forward in nutrition and health education for the elderly in China. It is expected to reach 1 million middle-aged and senior people and eventually benefit 10 million homes housing the elderly.