Satellite success out of this world at Xi'an high-tech park

The satellite navigation industry has taken off in China since it was highlighted as a national strategic industry during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-15).

IFlytek partners innovation initiative in Shaanxi capital

IFlytek, an artificial intelligence-focused tech giant based in Hefei, Anhui province, is extending its business presence in Shaanxi province.

Artificial intelligence the brains behind city's drive for better future

Xi'an Hi-Tech Industries Development Zone in Shaanxi province is focusing on artificial intelligence as part of efforts to develop as a science and technology city.

Qingdao beer festival to toast West Coast New Area

Celebrating a beer festival in a coastal city is a popular summer pastime. The 28th Qingdao International Beer Festival offers the perfect opportunity, kicking off on July 20 and ending Aug 26. Lasting 38 days, it is the longest yet.

Tourism meeting to focus on rural areas

Rural tourism and poverty alleviation will be the highlights of the 13th Tourism Industry Development Meeting of Guizhou, to be held in Congjiang county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture on Monday, said the province's officials.

Social welfare key in developing, improving economic conditions

A mountainous county in Southwest China's Guizhou province has placed tourism development at the top of its agenda in recent years, launching a series of large-scale projects supported by government policies to increase social welfare in the area.

Congjiang county touts vast ethnic diversity

A county with rich ethnic culture and natural wonders, Congjiang in the southeast of Guizhou province provides tourists with a broad range of experiences.

Box office smash hit puts medicine prices in spotlight

The recently released hit movie Dying to Survive has prompted discussion around issues related to domestic patent law and the medical needs of the greater public.

Hainan set to spearhead intangible asset trading

Hainan, the island province in South China, is paving the way for the nation's securitization of intellectual property assets, with plans to make the first transaction of its kind no later than next June, according to the province's top IP officer.

Patent applications grow in China, but global quality gap remains

A total of 751,000 applications for invention patents were handled in China in the first half of 2018 as strong growth in the area continued, according to the State Intellectual Property Office.

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Visit to take China-Germany ties to new heights

BERLIN - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Germany will help build mutual trust and push bilateral ties to a higher level, said Chinese Ambassador to Germany Shi Mingde.