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Beijing Leapfrogs Shanghai in Urban Competitiveness Ranking

May 23, 2012
In an urban competitiveness ranking of 294 cities in Mainland China and across the Strait, Beijing surpassed Shanghai by 0.7 points, coming in third...Read more>>

Wanda Group Buys America’s Second Largest Cinema AMC

May 22, 2012
On May 21, the Dalian Wanda Group officially sealed a multi-million deal to purchase the world’s second largest cinema, AMC. Read more>>

Hangzhou—Haikou—Singapore Flight Opens on May 9

May 18, 2012
A new Hangzhou—Haikou—Singapore flight opened on May 9. Read more>>

Beijing Begins 100-Day Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners

May 15, 2012
As of May 15, Beijing will begin a 100-day crackdown campaign on foreigners who live and work in the city illegally. Read more>>

Cutting-Edge Dance Musical by Blanca Li to Hit the Hangzhou Stage May 19th

May 19, 2012
"Elektro Kif", a cutting-edge street dance musical by acclaimed Spanish dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Blanca Li, comes to Hangzhou Grand...Read more>>

South China on High Alert Following Days of Torrential Rainfall

May 14, 2012
South China has been on high natural disaster alert following several days of torrential rain in the region. Read more>>

West Lake Music Festival Takes Over Hangzhou May 19-20th

May 19 - May 20, 2012 14:00-22:00 @Prince Bay Park
West Lake Music Festival takes over Prince Bay Park in Hangzhou from May 19-20th. Read more>>

Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street

May 10, 2012
A case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read more>>

Lafite Group: Wine's Reputation Tarnished by Chinese Counterfeiters

May 09, 2012
According to a recent statement by Christopher Salin, the CEO of Lafite Group, the abundance of Chinese counterfeiting has seriously tarnished the...Read more>>

‘East West Collective’ Merge Styles May 10th

May 10, 2012 21:30 @JZ Club
The East West Collective will play in Hangzhou on May 10th as part of the 2012 Festival Croisements. Read more>>

Lost Real Name Train Tickets Can be Replaced

May 06, 2012
Starting May 10th, passengers who misplace or lose their real name train ticket can report the loss and apply for a new one. Read more>>

Hangzhou South Railway Station Implements New Train Schedule

May 04, 2012
The Hangzhou South Railway Station implemented a new train schedule beginning at midnight on March 20th. Read more>>

"Vertical Road" Dance by Akram Khan Staged in Hangzhou May 16th

May 16, 2012 19:30 @Hangzhou Grand Theatre (Hangzhou Dajuyuan)
Critically acclaimed dancer and choreographer Akram Khan performs his dance “Vertical Road” at Hangzhou Grand Theatre on May 16th. Read more>>

Norwegian Band “Riots” Rock Hangzhou May 4th

May 05, 2012 20:30
The Norwegian band “Riots” will perform at 9-Club in Hangzhou on May 4th. Read more>>

Australian Band Agnes Kain Perform in Hangzhou May 4th

May 04, 2012 19:00 @JZ Club
Australian indie-folk-pop boy/girl duo Agnes Kain is set to perform at JZ Club in Hangzhou on May 4th. Read more>>

Ticket Prices for Scenic Spots Surge During May Day Holiday

Apr 27, 2012
Ticket prices for many well-known scenic spots across the country are rising as the May Day holiday approaches. Read more>>

Hangzhou Per Capita GDP Exceeds 80,000 Yuan

Apr 26, 2012
In 2011, Hangzhou’s GDP was up 10.1 percent from the previous year, and per capita GPD exceeded 80,000 yuan for the first time – nearly on par with...Read more>>

'Foreigner Repatriation Centres' Set to Handle Illegal Aliens

Apr 26, 2012
China plans to build repatriation centres in order to handle the so-called “three illegalities” among foreigners: illegal entry in to the country,...Read more>>
 
Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat

Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat

Nestled in the mountains of rural China lies Guang Jue Temple – a simple sanctuary located just one...More>>
The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>