Despite the big differences in political systems, economic development and cultural norms among Asian and European countries, the two continents need to embrace the greater communication and cooperation opportunities brought about by expanding globalization and regional integration, said Xie Bohua, a senior official of the Asia-Europe Meeting.
Natural and cultural attractions to increase locals' incomes and protect the environment, traditions
Despite its magnificent waterfall landscape and untouched natural scenery, the Huangguoshu scenic zone in Anshun, Guizhou province, is facing a tough road ahead in its efforts to lift villagers out of poverty and achieve sustainable development, according to local officials.
A recent Section 337 investigation application filed with the United States International Trade Commission marks the start of a "patent war" concerning robotic vacuum cleaners that is expected to affect the industry worldwide, industrial insiders said.
Nearly 200 exhibits from about 50 masters representing more than 40 Chinese intangible cultural heritage projects were showcased at Beijing's landmark National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, from May 27 to 31.
Zhong Chunyan, president of Hainan Yeguo Foods Co Ltd, started her business in 1996 with a patent on the production of edibles by fermenting coconut juice. Now, the technology has bred a giant industry with annual output value of 2 billion yuan ($294.37 million) and created thousands of jobs in Hainan. Zhong shares her experience in patent management and entrepreneurship with China Daily reporter Li You.
Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, is expected to become a major national base for the marine economy, according to an action plan proposed by the Fuzhou committee of the Communist Party of China and the city government late last year.
A number of key projects have been launched in the past six months, marking concrete steps forward for Maritime Fuzhou, a milestone initiative for boosting the local marine economy implemented in the capital city of Fujian province in November 2016.
The 19th Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade held in Fuzhou from May 18 to 22 witnessed the signing of 145 key projects on its first day, bringing 270 billion yuan ($39 billion) to the city.
Fuzhou, a coastal city in East China where natives began their first maritime adventures several thousand years ago, is pursuing a bigger role in the modern maritime industry.
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