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Northeast Asia International Tourism Culture Week Begins May 25
May 24, 2012
Northeast Asia International Tourism Culture Week Begins May 25

The 23rd Dalian Chinese Scholar Tree Blossom Convention and the 1st Northeast Asia International Tourism Culture Week will be held from May 25 to 31. The opening ceremony will be held at the outdoor lawn of the International Financial Center. Visitors will have the chance to see and partake in seven cultural events, including the opening ceremony, a food tasting event, a Chinese ceramics exhibition, as well as numerous activities in affiliated venues of the 23rd Dalian Chinese Scholar Tree... Read more>>

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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 Dalian
History of Dalian

According to historical records, the region around Dalian was first inhabited as early as 221 BC. The city that is now Dalian has had many different names, including foreign ones during periods of occupation. It was first established as an official town in the 1880s. But the nascent city was throttled by one invasion after the other, because of its valuable geographical location. During the Opium Wars, the British occupied the city, and in 1895...Read more>>

Dalian Transport - Introduction
Dalian Transport - Introduction

Dalian is a major transport hub that is easily reached by air, water and land. Dalian's international airport is approximately 10 kilometers outside the city center. It serves more than 30 international destinations and approximately 70 domestic destinations. However, most travelers coming into the city prefer the bus or the train. Dalian has extensive rail connections to cities all over the country, and northeast China’s network of...Read more>>