Road construction in the countryside and improved internet access helped Niu Qinghua, a woman in a rural region of Shandong province, transform from being a housewife to an "e-commerce queen" in two years, with online sales hitting 6 million yuan ($956,300) last year.
Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, plans to hire foreign employees in government departments and public institutions starting this year, marking a major breakthrough in China's government personnel recruitment and overseas talent initiative.
The eastern Chinese coastal city Qingdao plans to hire foreign employees in government departments and public institutions this year, according to the city's human resource and social security bureau Monday
The 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in the Chinese mainland have released their GDP figures and adjusted the wording on how they will develop their economies this year, aiming for growth quality and sustainability.
Shinan, one of the most developed districts in Qingdao, has sped up its transition from using old development drivers to new ones by integrating fashion and its social economy, to create a diverse and trendy urban area.
