Giant chair in Shanghai dwarfs shoppers
2012-08-31 09:43:35
A giant armchair in a shopping mall on Nanjing Road in Shanghai on Saturday. The chair, which is 6.8 meters high and 7.7 meters wide, is the largest in the world, according to the World Record Association, based in Hong Kong.
Education system producing too few technical graduates
2012-08-31 02:25:30
China needs to enhance vocational education in order to end the oversupply of university graduates and the shortage of technicians, said a senior labor official.
Apple's repair policy criticized
2012-08-30 19:44:04
Apple's repair policy has come under fire in China after it left many of its unfair clauses unchanged in its latest version of after-sales service policy.
China signs deal for 50 Airbus planes
2012-08-30 14:36:56
China and Germany signed a series of cooperative documents Thursday, including a procurement deal for 50 Airbus planes.
The heat is on for temperature subsidy
2012-08-30 07:31:03
A revised government regulation stipulates that employers should grant subsidies to workers who work outdoors where the temperature is above 35 C, and those at workplaces where the temperature is above 33 C.
BYD predicts dismal Q3 results
2012-08-29 09:38:51
BYD Ltd remains cautious about its third-quarter outlook and has forecast a steep profit fall of as much as 95 percent for the first three quarters.
Ford readies Lincoln launch in China by 2014
2012-08-28 23:28:57
Ford Motor Co will launch its Lincoln brand in China within two years as it races to catch up with rivals in the world's largest auto market and home to a growing number of luxury buyers.
Pretty puppies primp and pout
2012-08-28 17:05:39
A pet dog beauty contest was held on August 25 at the Wangfujing Shopping Center, Chengdu, Sichuan province. There were 16 candidates, coming with their owners to compete from all over the country.
Lake cleanup pays off big with tourist dividends
2012-08-28 07:40:35
From January to June, the water quality in the Erhai Lake remained above the minimum standard for drinking water - not an easy feat for a lake adjacent to a county with almost 300,000 residents.
New semester, big business
2012-08-27 17:18:55
As the summer holiday draws to an end and a new academic year approaches, spending on school supplies is creates a boosted "school-opening economy".
Bright lights, big city, small businesses, happy owners
2012-08-27 09:29:03
You will soon be convinced that this is a city full of ideas if you take a walk along central Shanghai's small streets that are ready to surprise.
2nd Changchun Aviation Open Day kicks off
2012-08-26 21:54:25
The 2nd Changchun Aviation Open Day started in the city Sunday. Performances given by 3 aerobatics teams and 2 parachuting teams attracted more than 10,000 spectators.