S.F. Ballet surprises Shanghai audiences Oct 1, 2009
After the Shanghai shows, several headed to nearby Suzhou for sightseeing and relaxation before making the journey to Beijing ... For example, the company had originally planned shows in three cities: Shanghai, Beijing and Suzhou ... The Suzhou shows were eliminated when the local government said it needed the theater. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* UMC eyeing He Jian stake if China restrictions lifted Sep 30, 2009
United Microelectronics Corp (UMC, pq) will apply to acquire a controlling stake in Chinese wafer foundry He Jian Technology (Suzhou) Co (M), a UMC executive said yesterday ... UMC, the worlds second-largest contract chipmaker, said in April that its board of directors had voted to pay US$285 million to acquire 85 percent of He Jian, a semiconductor foundry business established by former UMC employees in Suzhou, China, in late 2001. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Analysis: What's behind Taiwan's decision to ease investment rules? Sep 30, 2009
This was after being subject to 10 months of investigations into alleged clandestine investment in HeJian Technology Co., Ltd. which runs 200-mm wafer fabs in Suzhou, China, a city west of Shanghai. The relaxation of investment restrictions is bilateral. (EETimes)
Gala Networks Europe Announces Partnership with Snail Games to Bring "Castle of Heroes" and a Project Codenamed "Project 9" to Europe Sep 24, 2009
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gala Networks Europe Ltd., a leading publisher in Europe, and Chinese games developer Suzhou Snail Electronic Co. Ltd. (Snail Game), are happy to announce a partnership that will see two of their most popular games launched in the European market ... Yixi He, VP of Suzhou Snail Electronics Co., Ltd stated at the announcement of the deal ... Suzhou Snail Electronic Co., Ltd. (Snail Game), founded in 2000, is one of the earliest and leading 3D online game developers in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Netlist Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Inphi Sep 24, 2009
Netlist maintains its headquarters in Irvine, California with manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, China. Safe Harbor Statement. (PR Newswire)
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S.F. Ballet preps for takeoff to China Sep 17, 2009
A scheduled performance in Suzhou was canceled when it turned out that the theater was needed for an official government event. For this tour, in addition to a program of mixed repertory pieces, the company will be taking Tomasson's 1988 production of "Swan Lake," rather than the one that premiered earlier this year, which meant that newer company members had to work extra hard to relearn parts of the ballet. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* PRC growth measures working, group says Sep 16, 2009
Jiangning and the Suzhou industrial zone were second only to Kunshan as preferred locations, while Lanzhou in Gansu Province is the least-favored investment destination, followed by Harbin in Heilongjiang Province, the report said. Meanwhile, Taiwanese businesspeople in China want greater cross-strait corporate cooperation, saying this could enhance bilateral efficiency and competitiveness while lowering costs and risks, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* World Business Quick Take Sep 10, 2009
PHARMACEUTICALS Merck buys Suzhou Taizhu. German drug and chemical maker Merck KGaA said yesterday it had bought Chinese pigment company Suzhou Taizhu Technology Development Co ({]oiq) in a deal that gives it more clout in a fast-growing market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
LDK Solar to Cooperate with Best Solar on Downstream PV Projects Sep 8, 2009
The company has two sites, Best Solar SuZhou and Best Solar NanChang, which are designed to produce thin film solar panels as well as crystalline solar panels in phases. The Company's partnership with the leading solar equipment provider Applied Materials and other major equipment suppliers allows Best Solar to use the most advanced technology in the thin film as well as the crystal solar market. (PR Newswire)
See Shanghai on a shoestring Sep 7, 2009
While Shanghai's outskirts lack the rugged scenery of the Great Wall, day trips or overnight visits by train or bus to the close-by garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are easy, inexpensive getaways. Getting around: The good news is that although most Shanghainese speak only their own local dialect and the national dialect of Mandarin Chinese, city street signs and maps in subway stations include both Chinese and "English," or roman-letter (known here as "pinyin") names. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* FEATURE: Medical transportation set for takeoff Sep 7, 2009
Eighty-year-old Pai Yun-sheng returns home to Kinmen on June 18 after suffering a brain hemorrhage in Suzhou, China. Pai returned to Kinmen via Xiamen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shanghai, China's Expo showcase, on a shoestring Sep 4, 2009
While Shanghai's outskirts lack the rugged scenery of the Great Wall, day trips or overnight visits by train or bus to the close-by garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are easy, inexpensive getaways. GETTING AROUND. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Some success stories Aug 29, 2009
Hil started operations in Suzhou, China in the third quarter of 2005 ... Hil at present has two plants in Shah Alam and one in Suzhou, China. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Spansion sells China facility for $31M Aug 25, 2009
said Monday it will sell its manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China to for about $31 million ... The Spansion Suzhou facility is one of four factories in Spansion's final manufacturing network, with approximately 565 employees. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
China, Singapore hold 6th joint council meeting for co-op Aug 25, 2009
Earlier Monday, Wang Qishan and Wong Kan Seng also co-chaired the 11th China-Singapore Joint Steering Council Meeting for the Suzhou Industrial Park and the 2nd China-Singapore Joint Steering Council Meeting for the Tianjin Eco-City. They also witnessed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) related to educational cooperation and science and technology, and a Protocol to the tax treaty between the two countries. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vice Premier Wang Qishan starts visit to Singapore Aug 24, 2009
During his visit, Wang will co-chair the 6th China-Singapore Joint Council Meeting for Bilateral Cooperation, the 11th China-Singapore Joint Steering Council Meeting for the Suzhou Industrial Park and the 2nd China-Singapore Joint Steering Council Meeting for the Tianjin Eco-City with his Singapore counterpart Wong Kan Seng. Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (L) meets with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong in Singapore, Aug. 24, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese court jails pirated software distributors Aug 21, 2009
Hong Lei, said to be the chief developer of the pirated XP software, and Sun Xiansheng, who managed business promotion for "Tomato Garden," the Web site that provided it, each were sentenced to three and a half years in prison, the director of the Huqin District People's Court in Suzhou, a city west of Shanghai, said Friday. Like many Chinese officials, he would only give his surname, Wang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Increasing orders from Penang electronic sector to continue Aug 19, 2009
In fact, due to the growth in the second quarter, we are going to spend RM15mil to expand the production capacity of our plants in Penang and Suzhou for the second half of 2009 ... The orders for our printed circuit boards (PCBs) products in the second quarter, secured by the groups operations in Suzhou, came largely from Korean and Japanese MNCs operating in China, Hng noted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Flaherty in China Sets Stage for Increased Investment, Visit by Harper Aug 14, 2009
Yesterday, Flaherty met with municipal government officials in Suzhou and Shanghai. He closes the trip with a speech today to executives in Shanghai. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Ballerinas finally swan into Shanghai Aug 8, 2009
SFB, which in 1940 became the first ballet company to perform a complete production of the musical in the United States, will take to the stage once more at Suzhou Grand Theater (Sept 28) then finish off with three shows at Beijing Poly Theater (Oct 1, 2 and 3). Artistic Director Helgi Thomason said she hopes to bring a new flavor to the Chinese edition after spending the past quarter of a century working with the troupe. (Xinhuanet, China)
China to roll out rural pensions Aug 6, 2009
A pilot version of the scheme is currently being trialled across some parts of China, including in Tangwei country, in Suzhou. "I feel happy that farmers can get a pension now, although it's not that much," 63-year-old Chen Dajin, from the area, told Xinhua. (BBC News -- Business)
New pension plan to benefit 900 mln farmers Aug 5, 2009
"I feel happy that farmers can get a pension now, although it's not that much. As you know, only workers in the cities can get it," Chen Dajin, a 63-year-old farmer in Tangwei county, Suzhou, said, adding that he and his wife can get 300 yuan in pension every month. In Suzhou, a city in Jiangsu, men over 60 and women over 55 can receive the retirement pension each month, without paying any money. (Xinhuanet, China)
In brief: Goettsch Partners | Ventas | General Growth Aug 1, 2009
A rendering of a building Goettsch Partners has been picked to design in Suzhou, China ... Goettsch says the building will be its 12th project in Suzhou, which is near the east coast of China. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Weaving value Aug 1, 2009
Be Top, the holding company of Chinese fabric maker Top Textile (Suzhou) Co, will be injected into JMI. JMI will issue new shares and convertible bonds and make a rights offer to acquire Be Top ... While size wise, it may be small in China, it is the largest garments manufacturer in Suzhou. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Smith & Nephew wound division posts gains Jul 31, 2009
The division opened a new manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, in June, and test batches of production have been under way for several weeks. Full-scale production is expected toward the end of the year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
10 must-see streets in China Jul 30, 2009
Other streets included in the list are Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, Jiangsu province; Tunxi Old Street in Huangshan, Anhui province; Three Lanes and Seven Valleys in Fuzhou, Fujian province; Qilou Old Street in Hainan's Haikou and two other streets in Shandong province - Badaguan in Qingdao and Zhaode Street in Qingzhou. (Source: China Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
Be Top second China firm to list on Bursa Jul 29, 2009
After that, Be Top, the holding company of Chinese fabric maker Top Textile (Suzhou) Co, will be injected into JMI, the Malaysian company said. Jackson Ho (left) and Pan Ding at the press conference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Chinese listed banks to see lower profit Jul 29, 2009
Clients walk into the Suzhou branch of Bank of Ningbo in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 27, 2009. The bank, the first listed lender to file a mid-term report, said its first-half profits would drop nearly 5 percent from a year earlier. (Xinhuanet, China)
Good quality? Jul 28, 2009
Etron is a small company in the city of Suzhou, in eastern China, that exports 95% of its products ... That's the best way to keep your employees - keep them happy," he says, smiling. No safe jobsAmerica's losing large numbers of manufacturing jobs now. China fears it too may soon face the same problem. One of the firm's competitors in Suzhou lost half its business recently, when a big multinational television manufacturer decided to stop using the Chinese supplier and switched the business to... (BBC News)
Dr. Thomas Dao, expert in treating breast cancer; at 88 Jul 27, 2009
Ling Yuan Dao (he took the name Thomas after coming to the United States) was born in Suzhou, China. After receiving his undergraduate and medical degrees at St. John s University in Shanghai, Dr. Dao came to the United States in early 1950, planning to do postgraduate work and then return. (Boston Globe)
Saving Money While Teaching in Chin... Jul 22, 2009
Choosing a location in the suburbs of such cities, or choosing to live and work in a smaller city altogether (, Suzhou, and Xiamen are foreigner-friendly cities), will help teachers save quite a bit on living expenses. Live a local (and thus frugal) lifestyle. (Suite101.com)
Longest Solar Eclipse of 21st Century to Pass Over India, China Tomorrow Jul 21, 2009
In China, the cities of Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hefei, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai will experience a full eclipse, according to NASA.. The ancient Chinese text, Records of the Grand Historian, written more than 2,000 years ago, describes eclipses as indicators of change. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Solar eclipse sparks tourist fever in China Jul 21, 2009
The July 22 eclipse, which will last up to six minutes, the longest until the year 2132, has become the promotional tag line for the tourism industry in cities along the Yangtze River, including Shanghai, Suzhou and Wuhan. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Philippines' Richest Man Henry Sy Plans to Expand Retail Empire in China Jul 20, 2009
It plans to open a shopping center in Suzhou in 2010, in Chongqing the following year and in Zibo in 2012. Rolling out one mall a year will allow SM Prime to build up its organization, gain further familiarity with Chinas market and prepare for faster expansion in 2013, said Hans Sy. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Soochow, Canine China Marine Jul 18, 2009
The dog was born along Soochow (now Suzhou) Creek, one of the Settlement boundaries that the Marines regularly patrolled and guarded. According to one story, a leatherneck guard saw the young wonk (local slang for stray) sheltering in a sentry box and took him back to barracks. (Suite101.com)
iCRco Conducts 2009 Asia/Pacific Distributor Training Program Jul 18, 2009
June 18th, 2009 - iCRco completed its annual Asia/Pacific distributor training program in Suzhou, China, with over 60 representatives in attendance. Torrance, CA (PRWEB) July 18, 2009 -- iCRco completed its annual Asia/Pacific distributor training program in Suzhou, China, with over 60 representatives in attendance ... About Huqiu Imaging Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd: With history of 30 years, Huqiu produces digital photo enlarge processors, medical X-ray devices, CTP, PS baker and processors... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Eclipse shines on tourism Jul 17, 2009
The July 22 eclipse, which will last up to six minutes, the longest until the year 2132, has become the promotional tag line for the tourism industry in cities along the Yangtze River, including Shanghai, Suzhou and Wuhan ... "It is a perfect pitch for us. All 50 star hotels in downtown Suzhou have prepared free special glasses for astronomy lovers. The hotel room occupancy rate will definitely go up," said Wu Min with the marketing department of Suzhou Tourism Bureau ... Because of the global... (Xinhuanet, China)
Beijing and Shanghai tour from $799 Jul 15, 2009
Round out your tour exploring the citys colorful markets and temples on your own, or try an optional guided excursion to Suzhou, the nearby Yangtze River city known as the Venice of the East. This tour starts at just $799, with various departures available throughout 2009. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Economy pushes Chinese grads into unusual jobs Jul 14, 2009
When the city of Suzhou needed maintenance workers for 58 public restrooms, 870 people applied, including more than 40 college graduates. "It is easier than in previous years to recruit college students because of the severe job pressure," says Song Rui, manager of Sichuan Sisters, a nanny recruitment service in in Sichuan province. (USA Today -- Money)
$999 China tour delivers priceless sights Jul 13, 2009
The itinerary would include three days in Shanghai, the first day "completely on your own"; a visit to Suzhou, described as China's Venice; a climb to the summit of Tai Shan, China's most sacred Daoist mountain; a visit to the Confucius family mansion and the forest where he is buried; on to Beijing and the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and sites of the 2008 Olympics; a rickshaw ride into an hutong, an area of historic courtyard residences; with a half-day... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Attractions in Hangzhou, China Jul 9, 2009
Marco Polo once spoke of Hangzhou as the finest and the noblest in the world , and a traditional Chinese saying goes, Above is Heaven; below are Suzhou and Hangzhou. Learn which attractions are must-sees. (Suite101.com)
Senior leader stresses low-carbon economy for regional development Jul 8, 2009
Six cities of Fuyang, Bozhou, Huaibei, Huainan, Suzhou and Bengbu are in the north of Anhui. With 46 percent of the province's population, these cities only accounted for 20. (Xinhuanet, China)
China Sun Bio-chem CB holders seek financial adviser amid doubts over companys accounts and frustrated KPMG forensic audit Jul 7, 2009
These incidents, recounted in the 4 May announcement, include: attempts by China Sun staff in Suzhou to remove computers on which KMPG was to perform forensic procedures; a power outage that occurred 15 minutes after KPMG began its forensic audit of the computers; and - on the following day when the power supply had been resumed and KPMG returned to the office - the absence of a disk drive on one of the computers that was to be audited. In addition, the 4 May announcement states that, while it... (FT.com -- Markets)
* [BUSINESS BRIEFS] Jul 4, 2009
Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs John Deng (H) told the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents Club yesterday that the ministry had not yet approved United Microelectronics Corps (UMC, pq) plan to acquire Chinas He Jian Technology (Suzhou) Co (M) ... He Jian currently operates a factory making chips on eight-inch wafer in Suzhou, China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NeoStem Featured in Business Week; 'Promising' Adult Stem Cell Market Discussed in Fortune-CNNMoney.com Article Jun 24, 2009
He also cited the 51% stake NeoStem is taking in Suzhou Erye Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., a 50-year-old Chinese drug manufacturer with approximately $50 million in revenues in 2008. This acquisition is subject to obtaining the approval of the shareholders of the Company and China Biopharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., obtaining appropriate regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. (PR Newswire)
PartMiner Launches Next Generation of PowerBuyer™, a Revolutionary, Unbiased Tool for Procurement of Electronic Components Jun 22, 2009
International locations include Brazil, China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, and Hong Kong), Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. For more information about PowerBuyer or to arrange an interview with a PartMiner executive, contact Roger Rountree, 303-200-5609. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rejuvenating Kunqu Opera Jun 19, 2009
One example of the operas resurgence is the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theaters adaptation of The Peony Pavilion ... In June 2008, The Suzhou Kunqu Opera Company took their version of The Peony Pavilion to Sadlers Wells Theatre in London, where local audiences and theater lovers warmly received it. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Citigroup voices optimism about reshuffle at TSMC Jun 17, 2009
Eyeing Chinas cheaper labor cost and bigger market potential, TSMC set up an 8-inch fab in Shanghai in 2003, while rival United Microelectronics Corp (UMC, pq) owns a 15 percent stake in Chinese chipmaker He Jian Technology (Suzhou) Co (M). But as UMCs board of directors agreed in April on a proposal to acquire the remaining 85 percent stake in He Jian, industry watchers have viewed the move X if it is successful X as a growing challenge to all chipmakers doing business in China,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Couple pleads guilty in toxic pet food case Jun 17, 2009
Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. and Suzhou Textiles, Silk, Light Industrial Products Arts and Crafts I/E Co. were indicted with 13 felony counts of introduction of adulterated food into interstate commerce and 13 felony counts of introduction of misbranded food into interstate commerce. The indictment also names Mao Linzhun, Xuzhou's owner, and Zhen Hao Chen, Suzhou's president ... Melamine boosted protein contentThe indictment also alleged that Suzhou Textiles, an export... (MSNBC -- Health)
Vancouver's Sun Yat-sen Classical G... Jun 17, 2009
The Making and Composition of a Suzhou Ming Dynasty Garden in Canada ... Modelling Vancouver s Garden after Suzhou, China Gardens ... Modeled after private classical garden-homes in the city of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the Classical Chinese Garden is a unique venue that provides culture experiences for visitors and the community through a lively series of events, cultural exchanges, educational programming, and of course, garden tours. (Suite101.com)
Couple to plead guilty in toxic pet food case Jun 4, 2009
Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. and Suzhou Textiles, Silk, Light Industrial Products Arts and Crafts I/E Co. were also indicted. The indictments alleged that Suzhou Textiles, an export broker, mislabeled 800 metric tons of tainted wheat gluten manufactured by Xuzhou to avoid inspection in China ... Suzhou then did not properly declare the contaminated product it shipped to the U.S. as a material to be used in food, the indictment said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
GUH exploring new ventures to boost income Jun 4, 2009
On the groups existing PCB business, Hng said its operations in Suzhou, China were doing remarkably well ... 2mil to expand the operations in Suzhou, which is currently almost fully utilised ... We will add more production lines to increase work shifts and new cost-savings technology at the Suzhou facility. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
San Francisco Ballet going to China Jun 3, 2009
San Francisco Ballet will announce plans today for its first trip to China, including appearances in Shanghai, Suzhou and Beijing. The three-week, three-city tour will begin Sept. 22 with a four-night appearance at the Shanghai Grand Theatre and conclude with performances at the Beijing Poly Theatre Oct. 1-3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
China air/tour, 8 nights, from $1,199 Jun 2, 2009
Or, starting from $165 per person, you can book a package of three tours: a full-day tour of Beijing's hutongs (alleys) and the Temple of Heaven with lunch, the above-mentioned dumpling dinner and dance performance, and a full-day tour with lunch and a farewell dinner in Suzhou. msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dragon Boat Festival observed nationwide with traditions back May 29, 2009
China's application includes four parts: the Duanwu customs in Qu Yuan's hometown in Zigui County of Hubei Province, boat race of Huangshi city in Hubei, Duanwu customs on the banks of the Miluo river in Hunan Province, and Duanwu customs in Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. Source: Xinhua. (People's Daily Online, China)
China nominates Duanwu Festival for UNESCO list May 28, 2009
China's application to the UNESCO include four parts: the Duanwu customs in Qu Yuan's hometown in Zigui county of Hubei Province, boat race of Huangshi city in Hubei, Duanwu customs on the banks of Miluo river in Hunan province, and Duanwu customs in Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. The application is jointly sponsored by the above-mentioned three provinces. (Xinhuanet, China)
Epson Deploys Technology Information Management System in LCD Display Manufacturing Plant in China; NEC's "Obbligato II" Provides Cross-border, Seamlessly Integrated, Secure Data Management May 27, 2009
Tokyo, May 27, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Seiko Epson Corporation, Epson Imaging Device Corporation that promotes small to mid sized LCD display operations, Suzhou Epson Co., Ltd., a China based manufacturing partner of Epson Imaging, and NEC Corporation announced today that Epson has deployed a new technology information management system at Suzhou Epson with support from NEC. Epson Imaging and Suzhou Epson both began operating the new system in March this year ... The installation of this new... (JCN Network, Japan)
* Chinese professor wins case against Internet company May 27, 2009
But he said: The case does include political elements, for behind the company is the net supervisor from Suzhou ... He believes the Internet censors stepped in because he posted another writers article about media coverage of algae in a lake in Jiangsu Province, where Suzhou is located. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Underwriters Laboratories Continues to Invest in Its Capacity to Support the Global Growth of the Solar Industry May 26, 2009
These facilities offer our customers an industry-leading portfolio of services that enable manufacturers to more easily and efficiently access global markets. And that is only the beginning. (Canada Newswire)
Amusement Park of Ferries Wheel opens in E China May 23, 2009
Photo taken on May 20, 2009 shows the super corsair in nocturnal neon lightening inside the Amusement Park of Ferries Wheel by the side of the Golden Rooster Lake, upon its opening to public entertaining, in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province ... Photo taken on May 20, 2009 shows the super ferries wheel in nocturnal neon lightening inside the Amusement Park of Ferries Wheel by the side of the Golden Rooster Lake, upon its opening to public entertaining, in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu... (People's Daily Online, China)
* Innolux Display invests US$10m in Chinese affiliate May 22, 2009
AU Optronics also assembles panel modules in plants in Suzhou and Shanghai. In Taiwan, Innolux is building a new sixth-generation (6G) plant to make TV panels. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
JOURNEY TO CHINA: Orangeburg group experiences history, culture and entertainment May 17, 2009
From the capital of Beijing, the group of 72 business leaders, civic group members and city employees moved to Shanghai, the country's largest city, before taking tour buses to the nearby cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou ... We boarded the buses and headed for the Beijing Airport to fly to Shanghai, and then we took a bus trip to Suzhou, where we had lunch, went sightseeing and checked into the Holiday Inn ... We spent one day in Suzhou and one day in Hangzhou. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Trade visit to Brazil recruiting visitors May 15, 2009
The city has also developed friendship agreements with Chinese cities Shaoxing, Suzhou and Ningbo. For more information on the mission trip, contact the alliance s executive director, Joshua Rodriggs, or check out the group s Web site at www. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
The art of survival May 14, 2009
" Although Image Base is in the Central Business District, it is outside the Fourth Ring Road, surrounded by urban blight and renewal in roughly equal measure. The nearest underground station is 2 km away at Shuangjing and even local taxi drivers scratch their heads when given the address on Guangqu Road. A kind of tribal pole that is illuminated red at night announces your arrival and the obligatory private security guard waves you through. A couple of restaurants and bars greet you next, plus... (Xinhuanet, China)
