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District looks at geo-branding to fight fakes

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

JIADING District recently held a forum to discuss obtaining geographical branding for its top agricultural produce, such as Malu grapes, as part of an anti-counterfeit drive. Called "Geographic Landmark" by the...

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Sheraton operator named

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

STARWOOD Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc, one of the world's largest hotel and resort groups, has signed an agreement to involve in the management of a luxury hotel in Jiading District. Construction on the Sheraton,...

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Student race driver to bow out after Japan trip

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

IN early September, the Yichi Team of Tongji University will leave for Japan to race in the ninth Formula SAE Competition of Japan. It will be the second time for Chi Xiaoming, the team leader, to take part in this...

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How to apply for Chinese scholarships

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

THE Chinese government has launched more than 10 scholarship programs to subsidize international students and scholars studying in China. China's Ministry of Education formulates Chinese government scholarship plans...

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Jiading throws spotlight on top tech firms

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

CUTTING-EDGE research institutions and enterprises will display their latest hi-tech inventions and techniques at the first-ever Jiading Hi-Tech Exposition in a bid to speed up the commercialization of their products. ...

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Card maker holds all the aces after successful IPO

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

SHANGHAI-BASED Yaoji Poker Co in August became the first playing card maker nationwide to list on the Small and Medium Enterprise Board in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. In addition it was also the sixth enterprise...

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Cutting power costs takes priority

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

SEVERE summer power shortages are forcing many companies to shift production into "power-saving" mode and invest in energy-saving technology. However, it is not a short-term fad - many enterprises are changing their...

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New registration policy, a shot in the arm for businesses

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

MORE than 10 enterprises in Jiading have benefited from new business policies that streamline company registration and investment during the first half of this year. "The increasing capital injection options under...

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City pilots wireless monitoring system

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

IN the future it will be possible to check environmental conditions such as air and water quality on your computer or telephone. This concept is currently being tested as Jiading New Town conducts a pilot operation...

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The secret online celebrity of civil servant Zhao

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

FEW people know who Zhao Feng is, but when it comes to his nickname "Little Hami," almost all online game lovers would have heard of him. Zhao - dubbed "the best game writer" by People's Daily Online, Tencent...

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Locals praise health care services

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

ACUPUNCTURE, Chinese massage, cupping therapy - local resident Fan Meixian spent 5 yuan (78 US cents) receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment from Dr Zhang Hongxiang in the People Village Clinic of Jiading...

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Multi-billion-dollar plan to transform Jiading

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

A total of 56 key projects worth 40.98 billion yuan (US$6.42 billion) have been approved to kick-start an economic transformation of Jiading District over the coming five years. The chosen sectors include commercial...

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Hi-tech commercialization gathers momentum in Jiading

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

JIADING is on the verge of a high-tech revolution, as the research results into futuristic innovations like laser and the Internet of Things will be commercialized in the district by the end of the year. By October...

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Ping-pong reunites cousins after 40 years

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

ZHU Baoru was finally reunited with her long-lost cousin Liu Yongxian in Anting Town, after 40 years' waiting. The reunion has become a hot topic in Anting Town. Coincidently, the two old women both live in Anting...

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Online buyers beware

District | Jiading
2011-8-29

NOWADAYS tuangou, which means group buying, is getting increasingly popular among young people because it saves time, effort and money. However, tuangou websites receive many complaints. Some are accused of leaking...