Shanxi banks on its cultural credentials

2012-03-13

Coal-dependent Shanxi province plans to boost its cultural industry and make its economy more diversified.

A day at the museum is 5,000 years on Earth

2012-03-13

Han Jingwei says she goes to heaven every day - that is, when she clocks in at work.

Shanxi takes the lead in going green

2012-03-12

Shanxi is taking a lead in the country to make its resources-based economy greener.

World's largest excavator purchased by Chilean firm: Chinese manufacturer

2012-03-07

Established in 1950 in north China's Shanxi Province, the company has sold excavators and other heavy machinery to a dozen countries, including Russia, Peru, India and South Africa.

Snowfall hits N China's Shanxi

2012-03-03

A resident practises Taiji, a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, at Fenhe Park in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, March 3, 2012. Snow or sleet hit most parts of the province on Saturday.

Alleged arson kills 13 in N China

2012-03-02

Thirteen people have died and another one has been injured after an alleged arson in North China's Shanxi province Friday afternoon.

Large trade center will be established in Datong

2012-03-01

The famous historical city of the Shanxi province has recently received a considerable investment of 3.6 billion yuan ($571 million) due to its unique geographical advantages and favorable business environment.

"Heavenly road" along Taihang Mountains in Shanxi

2012-02-26

Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2012 shows the "heavenly road" along the waist of the Taihang Mountains in Pingshun County, north China's Shanxi Province. The 1,526-meter-long road, which spirals up along the 1,100-meter-high Taihang Mountains is a shortcut to the Jingdi Village at the mountain foot.