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100 years old, Changsha No 1 High School looks to century ahead

A Changsha high school whose graduates include late Chinese leader Mao Zedong and former premier Zhu Rongji is celebrating its 100th anniversary as it continues to teach talented students versatile skills.

Airline employees to fight desertification

More than 65 employees from the South Korean flagship carrier Korean Air headed for the Kubuqi desert in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region in October to plant trees on a big scale.

CSR Special: Daimler CEO simply 'Grandpa Hua' to underprivileged students

Chairman and CEO of Daimler Northeast Asia Ulrich Walker, whose Chinese name is Hua Lixin, has a special designation - Grandpa Hua, the name children helped by the automaker's charity programs use for him.

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Jincheng: The coal city that's turning green

The city of Jincheng in Shanxi province's southeast looks peaceful and beautiful after a downpour in the morning.

Qingdao maps route to 'Blue Silicon Valley'

Plans by the city government of Qingdao call for a "Blue Silicon Valley" in the economic center of Shandong province by 2020 offering a top environment for investment, entrepreneurial creativity and talented professionals.

Horticultural expo to blossom in 2014

"Maybe you are not familiar with the city of Qingdao, but you must know its Tsingtao beer. Maybe you missed the 2008 Olympic Regatta in Qingdao, but here is a chance for you to recognize the city for the 2014 Qingdao International Horticultural Expo," said Li Fengli, secretary-general of the QIHE executive committee.

Tourism allure of blue seas and azure skies

First-time visitors are often stunned by the beauty of Qingdao. Its distinctive red tiled buildings, greenery, blue seas and azure sky set it apart from other Chinese cities.

Residents have a growing sense of well-being

Qingdao tops the list of China's "happiest cities" according to research released in August by the Hong Kong-based consultancy China Institute of City Competitiveness.

City of big brands

A few days ago, NBA superstar Tracy McGrandy finalized a contract with CBA Qingdao Double Star, making the brand a household name overnight.

Tech focus drives growth in Qingdao

Qingdao's Laoshan district has become a driver of economic growth through a focus on such high-tech industries as alternative energy, new materials and advanced equipment manufacturing.