Spotlight

Allure of a remote gem

2012-06-29 12:50

Urumqi, which means "beautiful pasture" in ancient Junggar Mongolian, is located in the north of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Stretching along the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain and the southern edge of Junggar Basin, the city has made a name for itself as much for its flourishing economy as for its exotic allure.

Shanghai revisited

2012-06-22 16:55

Shanghai's mix of East and West has been attracting people the world over for centuries. The most cosmopolitan and international of all Chinese cities is now the country's financial center.

Dalian Dazzles

2012-06-15 12:43

When Dalian Greenland Center, a skyscraper being built in Dalian, Liaoning province, is completed in 2016, it will become the tallest building in Northeast China and the fourth tallest in the world.

Xiamen sojourn

2012-06-08 12:39

Acoastal city in southeast Fujian province, Xiamen has been an important port and trading hub since imperial times. The city has continued to build on its strong commercial ties and in 2011, its total foreign trade value hit $70.1 billion (56 billion euros), up by 23 percent from 2010. It also recorded total foreign investment of $2.24 billion, up by 36.4 percent during the same period.

Xi'an sizzles

2012-06-01 07:57

Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, has been making the headlines following Samsung Electronics' recent announcement of a record $7 billion (5.6 billion euros) investment in the city.

Sleepless in Shanghai

2012-05-25 09:06

As the largest city in China and one of its most vibrant urban centers, Shanghai continues to attract visitors from home and abroad eager to explore this eastern metropolis.

Contrasting delights

2012-05-18 07:53

Ancient or modern, Changsha enjoys the best of both worlds. The capital of Hunan province also strikes a pleasing balance between its natural scenic surroundings and man-made wonders.