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Category: Governmental News
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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:21
The first phase of the 112th Session of the Canton Fair was closed on October 19. News came from the municipal Bureau of Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation that Ningbo trading group won a total of 900 million US dollars’ orders, ranking the forefront of the achievement list.
It was learned that products exhibited in the fair ranges from electronics, household appliances, lightings, vehicles and accessories to hardware and tools. Among them, Ningbo enterprises were famous for its export of household appliances and electronics.
In recent years, Ningbo enterprises faced a severe situation of sluggish oversea demand, appreciation of the RMB and protectionism. However, some Ningbo enterprises still made outstanding performances by accurately seizing purchaser’s demand, especially for some high-tech and energy-saving products. Special promotion and introduction shows given by some Ningbo enterprises have attracted the purchasers’ strong interest.
According to statistics, even with a smaller share than before, traditional markets including the EU and US were still the largest purchasers. However, the emerging markets including Russia, Brazil, India, Ukraine and South Africa offered a larger demand and orders from these areas increased significantly.
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Category: Ningbo News
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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:21
After the holiday tourism peak drew to an end after the National Day Holiday, Ningbo's tourism market is facing an off-season which will last for more than two months. A number of major local travel agencies said they plan to offer favorable discounts to attract business in the next two months.
"Consumers will see the lowest price before the end of the year. This is a perfect chance for those who are looking for bargain-hunting trips," managers from several travel agencies agreed. As the high transportation and accommodation costs dropped since this October, consumers can expect favorable prices for either a domestic or outbound tour.
Travel routes featured by autumn outing or countryside sightseeing are popular among tourists from this October. Data released by tuniu.com, an online travel company, show that the company has made adjustments on prices of a number of domestic routes. Routes to Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Hainan saw significant price drop. For example, a five-day tour with round fights from Ningbo to Hainan would cost 4,100 yuan during the National Day Holiday but only 3,100 yuan now, a 20 percent decline.
However, most office workers cannot spare the time in their busy schedule despite the attractive deals. As a result, senior citizens lead the tourism market with more flexible time. Local travel agencies are busy designing travel routes to Peking and Hainan, hoping to attract the emerging group.
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Category: Ningbo News
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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:20
Zhejiang (2012) Contemporary Lacquer Paintings Exhibition kicked off in Beilun Sports&Training Base on Wednesday. The event was jointly sponsored by Zhejiang Artists Association, the Government of Beilun District, and the China Academy of Fine Arts. Lastinf from October 17 to 19, the exhibition serves as a part of the third International Port Cultural Festival.
The exhibition displayed more than 100 paintings from across the province. Rich in the content and varied in styles, these artworks reflects the high level of lacquer painting in Zhejiang Province. Professor Cheng Xiangjun from Tsinghua University said,"Lacquer painting started late in Zhejiang Province, but the famous Yan Painting developed in Zhejiang. About 7,000 years ago, ancestors in Hemudu( Now Ningbo Yuyao) started to use lacquer. Lacquer making is one of the oldest craft in China while lacquer painting is the newest art, which demands high craftsmanship as it is a combination of art and science. Zhejiang painters have made notable progress in innovating the content, artistic expression, and depth."
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Category: Ningbo News
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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:20
Ningbo is leading other cities in Zhejiang Province in terms of scientific and technological developing speed, said the Municipal Science and Technology Bureau on October 17. According to a report released by the Provincial Bureau of Statistics and the Provincial Science and Technology Department, Ningbo's comprehensive scientific and technological strength and the level of progress in 2011 continue to ranks the second in Zhejiang Province. The speed of development, reflected by a comprehensive evaluation system, ranks first in the province.
The report reveals that the top three cities in terms of the overall scientific and technological strength are Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Shaoxing. In terms of scientific and technological progress, the top three are Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Jiaxing. Ningbo tops other cities in comprehensive strength for a score 76.75, followed by Hangzhou, with a score of 73.05, and Zhoushan, with a score of 72.78.