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British companies eye investment in Hangzhou

Many second-tier Chinese cities are becoming ideal places for overseas investment. Sir David Brewer, Chairman of the China-Britain Business Council, recently visited Hangzhou, capital of eastern China's Zhejiang Province, to explore the city's investment environment. He says he was impressed by Hangzhou's ability to accommodate foreign investors. Xiao Hong brings more details.

29th December 2009 - Xiao Hong - Zhejiang Today Radio

The She ethnic group of Jingning

Through several years of hard work, Jingning has completely changed its look and the local economy has seen fast development. Among 120 ethnic counties nationwide, Jingning’s economic strength ranks the 16th today, up 20 places from the 36th place in 2006.

3rd December 2009 - Stina Björkell - Zhejiang Today Radio

On China and climate change

The upcoming Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change has once again put China on the spotlight. We revisit an interview with Dr. Mohan Munasinghe, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Peace and Chairman of the Munasinghe Institute for Development in Sri Lanka.

30th November 2009 - Geni Raitisoja - Culture

Global Road Safety Partnership - "Working together to save lives"

100,000 road deaths a year make China's roads the most dangerous in the world. Ann Yuan, coordinator for the Global Road Safety Initiative in Beijing, tells us about the challenges of managing China's growing fleet of cars.

25th September 2009 - Individuals behind China

He Zhenliang - The man behind the Beijing Olympics

79-year-old He Zhenliang is one of the most highly regarded dignitaries in China, and quite certainly the most influential Chinese Olympic personality of his time, a status also reflected in his nickname “China's Mr. Olympics.” This seasoned veteran of the Olympic movement has something to be especially happy about this year, as China plays host to the world's single biggest sporting event.

25th September 2009 - Individuals behind China

Migrant Workers Enjoy Cultural Lives in Zhejiang Province

Today's we'll head to Changxing, a city in East China's Zhejiang province, to check out the city library there. Through its colorful and innovative services, the cultural lives of that city's migrant workers have been greatly enriched.

2nd September 2009 - Stina Björkell - Zhejiang Today Radio

Training coupons - Hangzhou's weapon against unemployment

Last month, Hangzhou became the first city to pass out 500-yuan educational training coupons to its residents in an effort to improve their employment prospects.

24th July 2009 - Stina Björkell - Zhejiang Today Radio

Longest solar eclipse of 21st century observed in China

Much of central China was plunged into darkness early Wednesday morning as the longest solar eclipse of this century moved across the territory.

22nd July 2009 - News today

Find Your Love at Wansong Academy, a Place for Blind Date

On today's show, we introduce you to a park in the eastern Chinese ancient city of Hang Zhou. Liu Yan will take us to the park, a place famed for mass blind dates.

17th July 2009 - Geni Raitisoja - Zhejiang Today Radio

Jiaxingzang

Buddhism has deep roots in China, with a history of almost 2,000 years. In fact, one of China's most well-known classics, Journey to the West, tells of how Buddhism was brought into the country. Buddhist scriptures have evolved their own folk variation as time passed.

2nd June 2009 - Geni Raitisoja - Zhejiang Today Radio

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