 "Green" is hot topic for politicians
The hottest issues talked about in the sessions were global climate change and low carbon emission. As pro-active environmentalists, many representatives ride bicycles or take buses to the meeting hall. |
Deal seals drug JV in Hangzhou
Sanfi-Aventis yesterday signed an agreement to set up a joint venture in Zhejiang Province to expand its presence in China's consumer health market. |
Hangzhou publishes Food Safety Index for Spring Festival
With the Spring Festival approaching, Hangzhou has released a food safety index in a bid to ensure consumers of safe food products. |
Opera Boston Presents Madame White Snake
Opera Boston presents Madame White Snake, an opera by composer Zhou Long and librettist Cerise Lim Jacobs, based on a beloved ancient Chinese legend. |
Fresh tobacco ban
The provincial People's Congress has approved the latest local tobacco control regulation in public places for Hangzhou that will be effective from March 1, the Qianjiang Evening News reported. |
Migrant workers return home with new year hope
Cui Tongming, a migrant farmer working in eastern Jiangsu Province, carrying five suitcases full of gifts for family and friends at a small village in central Jiangxi Province, was waiting for his train with his wife and daughter. |
Food Inspector volunteers in Action
This Sunday, Hangzhou municipal government will publish 2010 safety guides for three categories: yellow wine, processed food and vegetables. |
Outdoor lifestyle show to open in Hangzhou
Hangzhou, capital city in Zhejiang province, will be a host to China's 3rd outdoor lifestyle show which is scheduled to open on March 4. |
All roads lead to Hangzhou
It's full speed ahead for Hangzhou's road network and construction surges forward on a comprehensive plan for bridges, tunnels and many expressways. |
Hangzhou gets ready for the World Expo
Within the next 100 days, the 2010 World Expo will open in Shanghai, the city neighboring Hangzhou. |
Hangzhou railway renovation begins
Hangzhou East Railway Station, which is located on the east end of Tiancheng Road, was closed down on Jan 20 for major renovations to build it into a transportation hub for eastern Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. |
Temples distribute free Laba porridge
Temples across the country celebrated the traditional festival of Laba by giving free porridge to the public on Friday. |
Hangzhou offers 2010 travel coupons
Hangzhou hopes to attract more tourists during the 2010 World Expo. So it is giving away free travel vouchers in Harbin, Shenyang, Tianjin, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. |
City to start sorting garbage for recycling
A pilot project to sort garbage will be launched in Hangzhou next month, encouraging local citizens to separate recyclables. It will make recycling more effective and reduce landfills. |
Cities linked by new 38-minute train trip
It will take only 38 minutes for the journey between Shanghai and Hangzhou when the new high-speed rail line is completed and operating before World Expo Shanghai. The current trip takes about 90 minutes. |
Free porridge on Laba Festival
People eat Laba rice porridge on Laba Rice Porridge Festival on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month in honor of praying for health, safety and auspice in the coming new year. |
Hangzhou: a true heaven on earth
Stop 1: The West Lake: a divinely picturesque spot |
Hangzhou brands seek opportunities in Hong Kong Fashion Week
Fashion industry of the Chinese mainland actively participated in the on-going Hong Kong Fashion Week, looking for partnership from consumers and exhibitors. |
Company creates silk fashions
Yanxia Silk Art in Hangzhou held a product introduction meeting, at which nearly 100 new designs of silk clothes were announced. |
Chinese ministers look to cool hot real estate sector
The country's six department leaders gathered Wednesday to explain the government's new policies to cool the real estate market, build more affordable and low-rent housing, tighten credit, and ensure the supply of land. |
