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Hangzhou has a reputation for outstanding quality of life that attracts people of different ages and lifestyles to visit, live, work and learn.

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On January 8, 2007, Hangzhou, a city with over 2,000 years of history, officially launched its city brand: “City of Quality Life”.

People

Wu Guanzhong
China’s most forward-looking artist

Hua Junwu
China's most renowned news cartoonists

Yuan Li
Love is driving force.

Yu Feihong
Juggle jobs in new film

Hangzhou Special: Hangzhou attracts amateur skating talent
Skate Asia, an international amateur ice skating competition, was held in the World Ice Arena, the first Olympic-size commercial ice skating rink, in Hangzhou early this month.

E China to reduce dyeing capacity for environment
China's "textile town" Shaoxing county is set to reduce its annual textile printing and dyeing capacity before Sept 15.

Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu win Top three
The press conference of Research on Chinese Cities Global Image was held at 2 pm on Aug 30, 2010 in Shanghai.

Focus News

Danone on the prowl for local water brands

Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu win Top three

Parking policy to be changed in September

Students offer 'Mail to the future' service

China faces uphill battle in achieving energy conservation target

Hangzhou tops list of nation's 'brand cities'

Business News

E China to reduce dyeing capacity for environment

China Life may shun AIA IPO

Alibaba snaps up US firm

Hangzhou Iron & Steel's 1H profit jumps 596% on steel product price increases

Hangzhou develops its high caliber economy

Hangzhou's tourism sector earns more

Travel

Introduction to the Grand Canal
With a total length of 1,794 kilometer, the Grand Canal is the longest manmade waterway in the world. First built more than 1,400 years ago, expanded twice during its first two centuries, the canal links five separate major water systems, including the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

China, Japan, South Korea welcome new era for tourism

Ministers promote travel, eco-friendly practices

Hangzhou's tourism sector earns more in first half

Qiandaohu's thousand islands in the sun

Zhuyong Highway opened to traffic

Flights of fancy at a weekend wetlands getaway

Family vacations new Hangzhou tourism trend

Expo causes sharp surge in travel costs

Culture

Ancient capital Hangzhou continues its allure
One of China's seven ancient capitals, Hangzhou was the political center of the Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) and the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).

Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu win Top three

A brand new China

Hangzhou attracts amateur skating talent

Hangzhou: Gongshu district to improve schools

Cartoon industries expect closer cross-Strait cooperation

Iconic play gets a Yueju Opera twist

2010 Expo foreign troupes visit Hangzhou

2010 International Top Model Contest kicks off in Hangzhou

Model Districts

Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone – Xiasha
The Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone has grown into a developed area of 18 kilometers.

Beijing not the perfect place for its women

Changxing seeks to become model eco-friendly county

One-stop public service center in Qiangjiang New Town

People's radio knits community

Xiacheng District named “China Commercial District 2009”

Peacemakers spread in West Lake District

Service Year for Women’s Health 2009 launched

Xixi Folk Art Museum settles in Liuxia Old Street

Shangcheng District

An introduction to Shangcheng District
Shangcheng is a site of both great scenic beauty and tremendous commerce.

Construction of night market kicks off

A miniature of old Hangzhou with ancient charm and new appeal

A day in Shangcheng District

Hangzhou hosts visitors for Life Quality International Exchange

Shangcheng district vows to build international quality life experience center

Events

Dragon boat races roar in Hangzhou Xixi park

2010 Expo foreign troupes visit Hangzhou

Asia university handball invitational tournament kicks off in Hangzhou

Hangzhou International Day kicks off

Hangzhou Special: Eventful month at Hangzhou tea fest

Hangzhou life quality review set to start

Hangzhou announces Tiangong Art Gallery International Souvenir Design Competition

2009 West Lake International Expo Hangzhou Events

Investment Opportunity

Introduction to Hangzhou

Merck begins work on new unit

Foxconn to invest another 200 million in Hangzhou

New West Lake International Expo turns international

East River New Town development plan unveiled

International Outsourcing Business Development Summit

Hangzhou City Honors

Hangzhou Foreign Trade

Video

The Wetlands of Hangzhou Bay

Lingyin Temple

Fun Living in Hangzhou

Search for Green Gold

British 3D living theatre Aladdin to perform in Hangzhou

Hangzhou cinema broadcast World Cup final live via 3D technology

Sweet times in heartland of green tea

Spring Festival mysteries revealed

Surfing the dragon: Quest for longest wave in the world

Christmas in Hangzhou: A Battle of Cultures

A balancing act between past and future

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