 Wen: wish to visit Taiwan still very strong
He said focus on cultural ties and improving cultural exchanges would create favorable conditions for both sides across the Taiwan Strait to solve political issues.The ECFA reflects the interest of both sides of the Strait, he said, noting the principles of "equal consultations, mutual benefit and accommodation of each other's concerns" in the process of negotiation. |
Portrait of an artist
Owing to his contribution to European culture, in 1997, Chu was the first artist of Chinese origin to be elected to the prestigious Academie des Arts et Lettres, in Paris. |
18% of Chinese mothers would let daughters marry propertyless men
Facing ever rising home prices in China, 18 percent of mothers would be willing to let their daughters marry men who rent their homes, according to a survey conducted by the Beijing-based 5i5j Real Estate Service Tuesday. |
Zong Qinghou tops Forbes' mainland rich list
Chinese entrepreneur Zong Qinghou, CEO of eastern Hangzhou's Wahaha Group, is the wealthiest person in the Chinese mainland. |
Hangzhou charges up and plugs into electric cars
It’s full speed ahead for electric cars and buses in Hangzhou. |
Climate change museum built to explain impacts on everyday life
Hangzhou government is taking a major leap forward in the environmental issues debate. |
Waived fees spur student businesses in Hangzhou
College students in Hangzhou took advantage of the province's offer to waive their first payment. |
Hangzhou explores visions for future
More than 200 experts from home and foreign gathered in Hangzhou last Sunday. |
800 Booths displayed at Chinese Outdoor Fair
In an effort to jump start the RV industry in China, more than 800 booths were showcased at the largest outdoor exhibition in Asia. |
China ready for Lantern Festival
24 --The Lantern Festival is coming up on Sunday, the 15th day of the first lunar month, and the whole country is decked out for the celebration. In Shanghai, the annual lantern show is ready to go on Yunan Street which is famous for its old buildings and time-honored restaurants.As the year of the Tiger has come in China, lanterns with an tiger theme are the most sought-after. |
Shanghai Expo to bring out the stars
Thanks to their stars' superstar status among visitors, mostly Chinese, pavilions from the United States and France have been deemed a must-see.Lu Xiaoxia, who works in advertising in Shenzhen, said she will make a special trip to the Shanghai gala for the chance to star-gaze. |
Shanghai spearheads smoking bans for smoke-free World Expo
Shanghai began on Monday implementing a regulation to ban smoking in 12 types of public places amid efforts to achieve a smoke-free World Expo. |
Water project alters flow of life along its route
Pollution poses the biggest threat to the success of nation's historic water diversion project, Qian Yanfeng reports from Jiangsu. |
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"The State should distribute coupons worth 100 billion yuan to boost domestic consumption." |
Where do lanterns go?
Lantern Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar calendar, and is one of the most celebrated festivals in China. |
Building a better world, one emissions-free step at a time
China's ZED project to debut at the Shanghai Expo will leave no carbon footprint behind to show the world its commitment to battling climate change |
Hangzhou delegation visits Indianapolis
A delegation of government, cultural and business leaders from Hangzhou, China arrived in Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, U.S. Mayor Ballard extended an invitation to the Hangzhou delegation following his 2008 economic development trip to the city. |
Playing 'house' gets serious for kids learning about life in adult roles
It’s not easy being a kid but there's a childhood experiencing center in Hangzhou that helps them understand what they're in for as adults, with "mini" paid jobs and responsibility, Xu Wenwen reports. |
Longjing tea will be the real deal from now
Now a new regulation is in force to ensure only genuine Longjing tea - mostly grown on the hillsides in the scenic areas around the West Lake of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province - finds its way into the nation's teacups. |
Dragon Well Tea now trademarked
Dragon Well Tea is a famous green tea from Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, China. The tea enjoys an international reputation for its high quality. |
