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Guitar China 2012 CG3 Tour Comes to Changchun on May 26
May 15, 2012
Guitar China 2012 CG3 Tour Comes to Changchun on May 26

The Guitar China 2012 CG3 Tour will be staged at the Apple Bar in Changchun on May 26. Here are some of the performing guitarists: Neil Zaza, an Italian Ohioan, and virtuoso guitarist; Andy, who used to teach techniques for Rock and Metal, is an up and coming UK guitarist particularly famous for the speed of his playing; lastly, Jibin is also touted as one of the best guitarists present. Getting there: Take light rail line 4 to Beihai Lu Station or take bus 12, 125, 130, 190, 225, 233, 238... Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (1)
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
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History of Changchun
History of Changchun

In terms of Chinese History, Changchun is a very young city. There has been a settlement on the banks of the Yitong River for around 2000 years, but it was only when Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty decided to promote this tiny village by renaming it Changchun Ting in 1800 (later Changchun Fu), that the city was born. It has packed a great deal into 200 years: the peaceful industrious city it has become hides a tumultuous past. The city grew...Read more>>

Changchun Transport - Introduction
Changchun Transport - Introduction

Traveling to and around Changchun is easy and convenient. The city is well-known as a transportation hub for the northeast of China and most methods of transportation are well represented. There are over 35 air routes from Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), four of them international. Three major highways start from Changchun, leading to Siping, Jilin and Yingchengzi respectively. The Siping road connects with the Liaoning highway...Read more>>