Growing the city's bioscience R&D

When Chen Yuanwei talked about the high-tech industries, a most frequently used word was "talent".

The lasting allure of historic wonders

The Dujiangyan irrigation system and Qingcheng Mountain are among the most famous tourist attractions in Chengdu.

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Express rail

Ancient hotpot, modern cuisine

Sichuan hotpot dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when it was first created in a small town along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

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Traditional butter hotpot:

Versatile Chengdu

Writer crying foul over auction of private letters

Renowned writer and translator Yang Jiang was angered upon learning that letters and manuscripts by her and her family members were about to be auctioned this month.

High court rules: Squatters must give up trademark

After seven years of legal wrangling, Qiaqia Food Co recently won back the rights to its English-language trademark from a German company that had been squatting on it, according to People's Daily Online.

IP Scene

1. Beijing

In spite of slowdown in sales, parts makers still investing

A slowdown in the world's largest vehicle market last year has not deterred foreign manufacturers of auto parts from putting more capital into China.

New arrival

Besturn X80

Short torque

Auto group to up production