 Tens of thousands of roses sold to help Taiwan 2009-09-18
About 2000 yuan, earned from the sales, were donated to the typhoon victims in Chinese Taipei. |
Flipping the solar power switch 2009-09-15
A major solar-energy project and on-grid power station in Hangzhou will go into operation at the end of this month. It will be the first photovoltaic (PV) plant in Zhejiang Province. |
The elders’ canteen opens 2009-09-08
The so-called biggest canteen for senior citizens finally opened in Wenxin Community. An area of 200 square meters can house 60 people with a VIP room designed for a birthday party or for friends’ gathering for the elders. |
Hangzhou: the first city to use PV power in Zhejiang 2009-09-07
Hangzhou will be the first city in Zhejiang province with electricity from a PV plant supplying its grid. A solar plant with 2 megawatt capacity is under construction in Hangzhou Energy and Environment Industrial Park. |
Hangzhou specific statistics revealed 2009-09-07
After collecting 320490 votes from citizens and experts, 80 top locations for “quality life” stood out from a field of 2010 candidates. |
Free blood pressure and blood sugar tests for citizens aged 35-59 2009-09-04
As a part of a three-year-long plan to monitoring major chronic diseases, Hangzhou residents above 35 years old will receive free blood pressure and blood sugar tests from the government. |
Hangzhou Photography Exhibition curtains down in Tainan 2009-09-01
“China’s Best Tourist City – Hangzhou Photography Exhibition,” sponsored by the municipal government of Hangzhou, was successfully held from August 27 to 29 at WenYing Hall located on Shuangshih Road, Tainan. |
People enjoy West Lake Int'l Carnival 2009-08-31
Artists from home and abroad gives their performances during the West Lake International Carnival in Hangzhou. |
Hangzhou-Taiwan flights to be increased to 23 per week 2009-08-28
Starting on August 31, the number of weekly flights between Hangzhou and Taiwan will be increased to 23. |
The 1st Hangzhou Life Quality Expo Extend Welcome 2009-08-25
The 1st Hangzhou Life Quality Expo, is a comprehensive exhibition designed to exhibit achievements Hangzhou has been making to build itself as a city of quality life. |
2009 American Lifestyles Expo to be held in November 2009-08-25
Following the highly successful 2008 American Lifestyles Expo, the 2009 Expo http://www.amlexpo.com promises to be the preeminent annual event held at the World Trade Exhibition Center located in Hangzhou, China. |
Pakistani president welcomes Chinese investment 2009-08-23
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Saturday his country welcomes Chinese investors. |
Bitter-sweet melon 2009-08-14
A kind of hybrid watermelon with double-color flesh is catching on at supermarkets in Hangzhou and Ningbo. The watermelon called "double-color ice cream", has both red and yellow flesh and tastes refreshing. |
Red Devils are gods to Chinese fans 2009-07-27
By now, Sir Alex Ferguson has likely read millions of banners praising his coaching achievements on the pitch. |
Rural hydropower to get boost 2009-05-17
China will boost the development of small hydropower resources in rural areas with priorities given to improve farmers' well-being, power rural economy and prevent local ecosystems from being damaged. |
Hangzhou hands out coupons to subsidize education 2009-03-29
On Friday Hangzhou in east China began to distribute more than 100 million yuan ($14.6 million) in coupons to help financially-stricken students or workers pay for academic education or vocational training in an effort to better prepare them for competition in the tightening job market. |
Hangzhou bolsters consumer spending with free vouchers 2009-03-19
By sending out free coupons, Hangzhou officials hope to stimulate buying and avert the worst of an economic downturn that has eviscerated factory after factory. |
Car pools saving money, planet 2009-03-03
From last Friday, the Hangzhou city government began to encourage and regulate the car-pooling of its residents. The regulation of car-pooling will benefit not only the individuals but the society, writes an article on the website www.people.com.cn. The following is an excerpt: |
E. China private enterprises expand amid downturn 2009-03-01
In spite of the gloom hanging over the global economy, some large-scale private enterprises in China's eastern coastal regions are optimistically expanding, in stark contrast to their downsized western counterparts. |
Work starts on Shanghai-Hangzhou rail link 2009-02-27
The construction of a 160-km high-speed rail link between Shanghai and Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, got under way yesterday, the Ministry of Railways said. |
