Joy of purity, simplicity: People and Stories of Kulangsu author's life

Zhan Zhaoxia is a scholar specializing in Gulangyu studies. In the mid-1990s, she was assigned to Gulangyu for work. Although grew up in the Tibet autonomous region, she calls Gulangyu her second home and finished the book People and Stories of Kulangsu based on her experience on the islet. She recently shared details of her life on the islet with China Daily reporter Li You.

Islet has well-deserved reputation as culinary haven

In the early morning, when tourists first step onto the islet of Gulangyu, known in the local dialect as Kulangsu, their first goal is usually to watch the famously gorgeous sunrise from Sunlight Rock.

Government, residents take pride in preserving heritage

Laws and regulations concerning protection of world heritage and scenic areas are providing guidelines for the conservation of historic roads, layouts and structures on Gulangyu Island.

International beer, music festival takes over coastal Qingdao

Sun, sea, sand, music and beer are ushering in a carnival spirit in Qingdao, Shandong province, which is holding its 27th beer festival from Aug 4-27. Six of Qingdao's districts and sub-cities will offer venues for visitors to try out more than 200 different beers from around the world.

Jiangxi heads to 2017 Expo Astana

The province has secured a prime spot in the China pavilion to showcase its culture, clean energy and advanced technology

High-tech, internet-based industries accelerate new growth

China's Jiangxi province has embraced a new stage of economic development thanks to its rejuvenating industrial and structural upgrade and the introduction of innovative technology.

Goertek leads way in VR

Breakthroughs include recently released ultra-small air pressure sensors used in smartphones, wearable devices, drones, Tang Zhihao reports.

Professional services at auto industrial park boost firm's success

Shandong Fuxiang Powertrain, the first company to move into Shengrui Transmission's Auto Gearbox Industrial Park in June 2016, has reaped great benefits from the park's professional services over the past year.

Authorities accelerating pace of approval for key technology projects

The Weifang Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone is taking measures to enhance government service quality in the hopes of bringing more vitality to the local economy.

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Heads of FAW, China South Industries exchange top roles

Xu Ping, 60, and Xu Liuping, 53, exchanged jobs last week. Altogether leading more than 200,000 workers, the sudden reshuffle of these two big names in China's car industry is as surprising as it is thought-provoking.

Toyota to establish joint assembly plant with rival Mazda

WASHINGTON - Toyota Motor and rival Mazda Motor are expected to announce plans on Friday to build a $1.6 billion assembly plant in the United States as part of a new joint venture, a person briefed on the matter said.