Datong, Schneider to cooperate in exploiting new energy

2012-03-23

Geng Yanbo, mayor of Datong in Shanxi province, met with Michel Crochon, Schneider Electric’s executive vice-president of the energy business to discuss a joint effort to build Datong into a new energy city.

From the Chinese Press

2012-03-21

Win workers' trust

Coal-rich city aims to become sunshine state

2012-03-20

The city of Datong, famous for its rich coal resources in Shanxi province, is being transformed into a new center for solar energy.  

China's Datong to hold solar energy 'Olympics'

2012-03-20

As part of the China-U.S. Energy Collaborative Program, the 2013 event will be jointly held by the China National Energy Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy, said Li Xiaopeng, the vice governor of Shanxi province.

County plans $1 bln Buddhist park

2012-03-20

The government of Shanxi's Yingxian County, home to the world-renowned Sakyamuni Pagoda, recently announced it has signed a contract with a media company to jointly build the Sakyamuni Buddhist Cultural Park.

N China's Datong city to promote solar energy

2012-03-19

The city of Datong, famous for its rich coal resources in Shanxi province, is being transformed into a new center for solar energy.

Labor union officials' contacts go public

2012-03-19

Trade unions nationwide are expected to follow the practice in Shanxi province of asking trade unions leaders to release their contact information including mobile phone numbers to workers.

Shanxi fined 60,000 yuan for crowd trouble

2012-03-14

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) fined the Shanxi Brave Dragons and the local organizing committee 60,000 yuan ($9,478) on Tuesday after reckless fan behavior during the semifinal game against the Beijing Ducks on Sunday.