Liaoning, a fast developing province

Eight cities partner for Shenyang Economic Zone

The Shenyang Economic Zone (SEZ) has become a heavyweight in new development through the integration of eight northeastern cities. With Shenyang at its center, the zone radiates out 100 kilometers to include Anshan, Fushun, Benxi, Yingkou, Fuxin, Liaoyang and Tieling. Full Story

Software park program updates industry

Shenyang International Software Park founded in 2007 is a key project in the city's strategy to boost high-tech industry. Zhao Jiuhong, the park's chairman and manager, spoke with China Daily about plans for its future development. Full Story

Homegrown firms become global players

TBEA Shenyang Transformer Group signed international transformer deals worth more than $215 million, in the first half of 2010, a nearly 10-fold increase year-on-year. Full Story

Ansteel heavy rails heading to Australia

With its siren wailing, a ship carrying of 5,060 tons of heavy rails recently eased out of Yingkou port in Liaoning province, the first move in its long journey to Australia. Full Story

Liaoning, a fast developing province

Realtor rings out music as well as profits

Anyone familiar with the city of Anshan's business climate would know Ping Anjun as a businessman with a real estate company. That's all. Full Story

Star Mall announces Shenyang landmark

Star Mall Plaza is expected to bring a world-class lifestyle to residents of Shenyang. The $200 million plaza will be operational next May and likely become a landmark in the city. Full Story

Singer Chang Csun Yuk performs in Shenyang

Singer Chang Csun Yuk performs during his concert at the Liaoning Grand Theater in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 7, 2010. Full Story

Dalian tourism in recovery despite oil spill

Tourists continue to flock to the northeastern summer resort of Dalian despite the recent oil spill caused by two pipelines that exploded in the city's Xingang port on July 16. Full Story

His warm heart keeps autumn chill at bay

When the weather turns cold, blood supplies in hospitals can dry up as donors stay home. Guo Mingyi is hoping to change that. Full Story

Hospital alliance: A step toward healthcare reform

Li Yongfu, a 50-year-old farmer in Xinmin of Liaoning province, was diagnosed a bone disease called osteoarthropathy two years ago. Full Story

American Leif follows path of Lei Feng

Leif Rogers, an American living in Liaoning province, is among the legions of enthusiastic admirers of Lei Feng, one of China's most famous soldiers, renowned not for his battlefield exploits but his humanity. Full Story

Companies give cultured local customs the thumbs-up

"Hello, this is Shenyang Customs, can I help you?" The caller might be shocked by the polite answer - or the fact anyone can just pick up a phone and get in touch with customs. Full Story

Basic facts about Liaoning Province

Liaoning is a northeastern province of the People's Republic of China. Its one-character abbreviation is Liao. "Liao" is an ancient name for this region, which was adopted by the Liao Dynasty which ruled this area between 907 and 1125. "Ning" means "peacefulness". Full Story

Shenyang city

Shenyang is a sub-provincial city and capital of Liaoning province. Along with nearby cities, it's an important industrial center in China, and the transportation and commercial centre of China's northeastern region. Full Story

Anshan city

The northeast of China is a major industrial zone and Anshan is one of the key sites. The city is renowned as "China's capital of iron and steel." Full Story

Benxi city

Benxi is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning province, south-southeast of Shenyang. Population: 1567000. It was founded as a metallurgical center in 1915. Full Story

Tieling city

Tieling is a city in Liaoning where coal mining is an important industry. An Intermediate People's Court is in Tieling. The actor Zhao Benshan was born there. Full Story