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Sichuan Airlines to Open Shenyang—Vancouver Flight on June 22
May 25, 2012
Sichuan Airlines to Open Shenyang—Vancouver Flight on June 22

After Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Shenyang is set to become the fourth Chinese city offering a direct line to North America. The Sichuan Airlines flight, which will start operating June 22, will take about 10 hours from Shenyang to Vancouver and will be available on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It departs from Shenyang at 13:30 and arrives in Vancouver at 8:20. The return flight departs from Vancouver at 10:20 and arrives in Shenyang at 11:40. All times mentioned are local times. The... 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 (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>>
  • Shenyang Essential Guide
History of Shenyang
History of Shenyang

The area now known as Shenyang has been inhabited for over 7 thousand years, though a city was not formally established here until the Warring States period, which makes it one of the oldest capitals in the region. It has been known by various names, having originally been called Shengjing (to rise) and Mukden but is now named after the Han river, which was previously known as Shen Shui. The city is probably most famous for its place in Chinese...Read more>>

Shenyang Transport - Introduction
Shenyang Transport - Introduction

Traveling into an out of Shenyang is quite easy, as there are regular services by rail, long distance bus and air. The Shenyang Taoxian International Airport operates many regular services across China, Europe, North America and around the Pacific region.Read more>>