Zhongguancun's global ambitions

US expert: Makes software on par with Silicon Valley

Tax benefits to fuel innovation, growth

Zhongguancun Science Park, China's answer to Silicon Valley, implemented four policies on Sept 29 to encourage high-tech innovation in the private sector.

CEO shares his big ideas on big data with WTO

The representative of a company in Zhongguancun has proposed founding a new working group within the World Trade Organization to formulate standards on technology and trade.

Party chief: Qingdao's growth has momentum

A powerful regional economic hub and a major harbor city in northern China, Qingdao has drawn attention from around the globe for its stunning development.

Marine industry stressed in seaside economic power

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, is counting on the development of "blue economy" to boost its growth in the future.

Nation's answer to Hollywood rising on eastern coast

Local leaders of Qingdao aim to transform the coastal city in Shandong province into China's answer to Hollywood.

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Heilongjiang now top 'green' food grower

As the nation's top producer of "green" food, Heilongjiang is winning greater recognition at an agricultural expo this week.

Officials: Future in organic and value-added foods

The future of Heilongjiang's agriculture should rely on "green" food production and processing, said industry insiders and local officials during a recent agricultural expo in Harbin.

Harbin pump maker primed for growth

Seeing increasing demand from both domestic and international markets, a Harbin-based pump manufacturer has strengthened cooperation with research institutions to develop new, high-performance products.

Spirited opposition to Moutai bid for 'national liquor' mark

An attempt by famed Chinese distiller Moutai to call itself "the national liquor" in a trademark has fired up many of its competitors.

Guangdong courts searching for fair infringement awards

Guangdong courts are working to crack the hard challenge of assessing damages in intellectual property cases, said Xu Chunjian, vice-president of the High People's Court in the province.