Ordos Takes Flight

Anna Chennault discovers new dimensions of China’s development during her recent visit to the hinterland of the country China’s vast hinterland has long conjured up images of rugged mountains and countrysides dotted by villages     

It Takes Two

正Didi and Uber declare a marriage of convenience They have been at loggerheads over fares for years,but now a white flag has been waved across the ride-hailing market in China.Didi Chuxing and Uber have finally agreed to bury the hatchet ending their costly fight for the largest on-demand transportation market in the world.Didi Chuxing,or Didi for short,is a home-     

Xinjiang Takes Off

<正>Several deadly terrorist attacks in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last month attracted great public attention.Despite the attacks,the general situation in Xinjiang has remained stable since a major riot in Urumqi,the regional capital,on July 5,2009.Encouragingly,Xinjiang has shown a promising trend of growth,which is essential to realizing lasting stability in the region.     

E-Commerce Takes Off

PRIOR to opening her e-store, 28-year-old Yu Jing was an office worker in a joint-venture company in Zhuhai, Guang-dong Province, working a steady 9-to-5 job. At the beginning of June, spurred by her dream of a free and happy life, she finally quit the job to open an e-shop on Taobao, specializing in silver accessories and Korean cosmetics.     

Quality Improvement Takes Precedence

正Zhi Shuping,Minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine of China(AQSIQ)elaborated at a press conference in Beijing on September 13 on a newly issued policy that aims at improving the quality of homegrown products and services and advancing the upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry.Edited excerpts of his speech are as follow:     

Drought Takes Its Toll

Yunnan Povince usually boasts one of the most abundant sources of water across China-ranking third among provinces nationwide.The origin of the Pearl River,which runs through the most vibrant economic center in south China,has recently seen its source of water cut off,leaving behind parched land and dead crops.     

Film Ace Takes Gold

"Really, I never, never expected to win this," said Chinese director Jia Zhangke on hearing he had taken the top award for his movie Still Life (Sanxia Haoren) at the Venice Film Festival, on September 9. A surprise late entry, Still Life quickly emerged as the favorite and the Gold Lion was again hugged by Chinese. The well-known Chinese director Zhang Yimou won the same award back in 1999, for Not One Less-also a     

Africa Takes Center Stage

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai is expected to create a platform for Africa to show its best side to the world As the first comprehensive world expo held in a developing country,     

‘Whatever It Takes’

Despite European leaders’ efforts to address fearsover the euro, there is no quick solution to the crisis While most of Europe goes on holiday or sits glued to the London Olympics,     

Krav Maga Takes on China

<正>An Israeli self-defense system gains popularity among Chinese fans By Jacques FourrierMost people might think that introducing Krav Maga to the Chinese would be like carrying coals to Newcastle.After all,China is famous for the diversity of its martial arts styles,and household names such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan have greatly contributed to the worldwide promotion of the kungfu phenomenon.How could an Israeli self-defense and fighting system created only a few decades ago appeal to the Chinese?     

Outsourcing Takes a Different Course

AS tens of millions of viewers around the world are fascinated by the Oscarwinning film Avatar, few know that the occult extrasolar planet Pandora, including its blue-skinned feline-featured Navi residents, both bear made-in-China tags.     

‘Flying Boat' Takes Off

正China’s aviation industry makes a splash by producing large amphibian aircraft The world’s largest amphibious aircraft,a Chinese-made plane,rolled off the production line in late July in Zhuhai,South China’s Guangdong Province.The event,which took place in front of an audience from industry,government and military     

Who Takes Care of the Elderly

It is an advertisement. An old granny has prepared a tableful of dishes, waiting for her sons and daughters to come back home to enjoy. But, one after another, her sons and daughters called back, saying that they are unable to return home, because either of working over-time or dining out with friends. The old woman is so tired that she has fallen fast asleep by the table against a background of a grandmother clock ticking away.     

Rule of Law Takes Center Stage

正The focus of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee,held in October 2014,was on major issues related to the rule of law.The plenum conveyed the ruling party’s determination to build a nation of laws through its unique legal system,and roll out strategic policies guiding the process.This is an extension of and significant advance on policies stating that"the     

The Jincheng Economic Development Zone Takes off

THE four-square-kilometer Jincheng Economic Development Zone （EDZ） in southeastern Shanxi Province has everything it takes to serve as a prime manufacturing hub： it is traversed by the north-south Taiyuan （Shanxi）-Jiaozuo （Henan） Railway; is adjacent to several major roads, including National Highway 207, the Jincheng-Changzhi （Shanxi） Expressway, the Jincheng-Jiaozuo Expressway, the Jincheng-Yangcheng （Shanxi） Expressway and the Jincheng-Zhang- lukou （Henan） Highway; and boasts a modem infrastructure, supported by a comprehensive range of services and a skilled workforce, guaranteeing that every investment will quickly yield results.     

China Takes Initiative in Relations with Latin America

NEW trends unfolded in China’s stable relationships with Latin American countries in the year 2012,apparent in more diversified economic and trade cooperation.China’s proactive application of its strategies in the region has brought about greater global interaction.Achieving common trust and understanding,however,entails greater cultural and educational exchanges.     

Rural Southern China Takes on a New Image

THE year 2006 sees the launch of the Chinese government's campaign to "build a new socialist countryside." After more than 20 years of reform and opening-up, the focus is now on China's huge rural population. The     

Tibet Takes a Great Leap over Sixty Years

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People＇s Republic of China. It is also the 50th anniversary of democratic reform in Tibet. People of all nationalities in China, be they in Beijing or Lhasa, live in peace and prosperity and celebrated the arrival of the National Day falling on October 1. Over the last 60 years a new China that is democratic, harmonious and strong has risen. Over these same years, Tibet, an inalienable part of China, has also gone through great changes.     

Wherever You Are Going,Crocs Takes You There

On September 19,a special bus pulled out of the Joy City Shopping Center in Beijing.Just before it drove off,a host of fashion models in the latest arrivals of Crocs took people toDestination,the new theme of its autumn and winter show.     

Law on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong Takes Effect

正Lawmakers unanimously voted to adopt the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR) at the 20 th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13 th National People's Congress(NPC), China's top legislature, on June 30. President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to promulgate the law, which went into effect the same day. This is an edited excerpt from Xinhua News Agency reports: