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Ningbo Jinyi International Cinema Now Open
May 22, 2012
Ningbo Jinyi International Cinema Now Open

The Ningbo Jinyi International Cinema recently opened on April 28th. The studio, with eight video halls and over 1,000 seats, covers nearly 4,500 square metres. In addition, there are two IMAX halls equipped with imported high lumen film projectors. Getting there: Take bus 2 and 908 to Henfeng Chuangyi Plaza Station or take bus 821 to Jiangdong North Road Station Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (2)
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>>
  • Ningbo Essential Guide
History of Ningbo
History of Ningbo

Ningbo has a history dating back to 4,800 BC, when a Neolithic group was based here known as the Hemudu Culture. The people left evidence of their progression from a nomadic to an agricultural community, which was unearthed in the 1970s, and is now on display at the Hemudu Culture Relics site. Korea began to use the city as a port for its exports to China's southern capital Nanjing during the 5th century. The city grew further when Hangzhou...Read more>>

Ningbo Transport - Introduction
Ningbo Transport - Introduction

The city of Ningbo is not yet a hub for transportation in the Yangtze River Delta, but the city is determined that by 2012, it will be and has poured a great deal of money into infrastructure to ensure their vision is realized. The city's airport has limited international flights and many services across China, many of which destinations can also be reached by rail and long-distance bus. Trips to Shanghai are very popular with Ningbo's...Read more>>