Since the first China Trade in Service Congress in 2007, the services trade has grown into one of the major engines of change in the economy, said senior officials in Beijing, commenting on the upcoming China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services, scheduled for May 28.
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The annual Beijing Design Week is expected to increase its trade volume while sustaining its position as a high-class, niche event that supports the design industry, related investment and works for sale, said organizers.
Gao Nan was inspired to attend the debut of the China Music Valley International Music Festival in 2011 after seeing a subway poster promoting its bands, including Avril Lavigne, Editors and Little Boots.
The second Beijing International Film Festival, which featured Hollywood director James Cameron and a week of films from 54 countries and regions, ended on the weekend with a gala concert by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other performers from around the world.
It is quite logical that Beijing would host a grand film festival - the capital produces half the country's films, hosts the most studios and the best film school, and has contributed more to the box office than any other city.
Among a multitude of competing exhibitions at the Beijing Auto Show, the high-tech Mercedes-Benz showcase stands out with 34 dazzling car models displayed against a backdrop of multi-layered LED screens.
With the Beijing Auto Show well underway, the level of excitement leaves no doubt that 2012 will be another great year for premium autos in China as a captivated public admires the latest that Daimler and Mercedes-Benz have to offer.
Editor's note: Foreign and domestic automakers are showcasing a record 1,125 models at the Beijing Auto Show. Some 120 vehicles are making their global premieres. China Daily has highlighted nine models for our readers.
Today, people don't have to go to a museum to see the artwork of the highly creative - a fine hotel is another option.
Beijing hosted the Asia Pacific regional meeting of the World Trade Centers Association from Feb 22 to 24 with representatives from more than 30 world trade centers in attendance.
John Neumeier, artistic director of the Hamburg Ballet, didn't expect to return to Beijing after his company toured the city for the first time in 1999.