In Jilin, quality of life is priority No 1

In 2013, residents of Jilin can expect their quality of life to improve, according to a recent government work report.

12 reforms for people's livelihoods in 2013

Employment: Arrange skill training; create 550,000 new urban jobs; develop 10,000 public service jobs.

New governor plans to revive former industrial base

Appointed at the end of January, new Jilin Governor Bayin Chaolu has an ambitious vision to recapture the lost glory of the province, which was one of the earliest industrial bases of New China.

Natural gas sparks emission hopes

Responding to rising fuel prices and pollution, more cars in China are converting to natural gas, yet current market conditions are a barrier to widespread use.

Japanese brands search for rebound

Despite an apparent rebound in January sales after almost six months of decline in China, Japanese carmakers continue to be mired in sluggish sales.

Micro blog marketing of tragic infant death fuels firestorm of criticism

It's really a tough job for automakers doing marketing and sales in China, where competition is acute and customers have little loyalty. They have tried a range of gimmicks in recent years.

Short torque

Report: 'Largest luxury market'

Guizhou uses balanced approach to urbanization

Authorities in Guizhou say rapid urbanization will play a significant role in poverty relief and economic development.

For a Henan company, 2012 was Year of the Duck

The brand value of a duck meat distributor in Henan is on the rise after a year of stellar performance in markets worldwide.

Drinking to family reunions

PepsiCo Greater China Region launched a new marketing campaign series in Beijing on Jan 21, 2013, called Bring Happiness Home 2013, under the theme "Where there is home, there is happiness".

Banking on the improvement of neighborhoods

HSBC Bank (China) Co launched a project on Jan 17 to fund outstanding community service projects and cases in Guangdong province with 1.2 million yuan ($193,020).

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