An open china: splendid anhui welcoming the world

An international promotional fair for Anhui is being held today in Beijing, aiming to make the East China province's recent development

300,000 years of history at a glance

Anhui province is located in East China, with Hefei as the provincial capital. It adjoins Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the east and Hubei and Henan provinces in the west. To the south lies Jiangxi province, and to the north, Shandong province. China's two major waterways - the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers - flow through Anhui and divide the province into three topographic forms: plain, hilly areas and mountainous regions. It is home to China's fifth-largest freshwater lake, Chaohu Lake, and is an important part of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone.

Huizhou's roots in trade still echo today

Over a millennium, the merchants of Anhui province, collectively known as the Huishang, became legendary for their hard work, enterprising spirit, honesty and their unique contribution to China's development.

Hefei science center to pursue technological specialization

Hefei, the capital city of Anhui province, launched a major project on Feb 27 to construct a comprehensive national science center by the year 2020.

Anhui in the eyes of foreigners

Four Treasures support two millennia of study

People who are familiar with Chinese calligraphic art should know the "Four Treasures of the Study". It is an expression used to denote the brush, ink stick, paper and ink stone.

Province promises rich blend of natural delights

Anhui province in eastern China is blessed with natural gifts, a rich history and abundant tourism resources to cater to the many visitors attracted by its delights.

Legacy of great thinkers still shapes modern culture

The history of Anhui province as it is defined today is less than 400 years old. However, its contributions to Chinese civilization extend far beyond that period.

Local opera serves as foundation of beloved national art form

China has thousands of types of local opera, but only a few of them have become famous nationwide.

Korean brands' strength falls

South Korean marques are losing ground in China as local brands in the world's largest auto market are offering improved quality and a wider choice of SUV models.

Ford unveils China-focused new energy car strategy

Ford Motor Company has announced a China-focused electrification strategy, one of the carmaker's latest efforts to seize a decent share of the world's largest new energy vehicle market.

Qoros to build plant in Sichuan with $797m investment

Chinese automaker Qoros is expected to build a new plant in Sichuan province, indicating investors' confidence in the young brand and its new energy car strategy.