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Qingdao International Jewellery Exhibition Held May 25-28th
May 21, 2012
Qingdao International Jewellery Exhibition Held May 25-28th

The 2012 11th China (Qingdao) International Jewellery Exhibition will be held at the Qingdao International Exhibition Center from May25-28th. The exhibition will feature 400 domestic jewellery supplies with pieces brought in from more than 20 different countries and regions. There will also be a runway show, an expert seminar as well as other planned events. The exhibition is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. Website:... 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>>
  • Qingdao Essential Guide
History of Qingdao
History of Qingdao

Located in an area previously known as Jiao'ao, the city of Qingdao enjoys a long and prosperous history stretching back thousands of years. Many historians dispute the origins of the city, but archeological findings place the existence of human activity in the area over 6000 years ago. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the town of Jimo was established. Its population quickly grew until it became the second largest city in Shandong. In 221 BC,...Read more>>

Qingdao Transport - Introduction
Qingdao Transport - Introduction

Qingdao is easily reached by air, land and water. Qingdao Liuting International Airport lies 36 kilometers outside the city center, and serves as a regional and international airport with over 58 destinations. Qingdao is a bustling seaport that mainly serves Japan and Korea. Numerous passenger ferry lines connect Qingdao with port cities in China and South Korea. Qingdao is traversed by the Jiaoji Railway, which connects the city with Lanzhou,...Read more>>