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[ Hangzhou, Zhejiang CHINA ] Wahaha Group has opened its first department store, in Hangzhou, with desires to open 100 more stores in coming years. The department store, to offer European-style high-end products at lower prices, is the company’s first foray into retail stores. Wahaha Group is a major...
[ Shanghai, CHINA ] Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp. has opened its first store outside the U.S., in Shanghai, with plans to open additional stores in Hong Kong and Macau over the next two years. Although the Shanghai store is the company’s first retail unit outside of the U.S., Allen Edmonds...
[ Chengdu, CHINA ] A “Great City” is planned on farmlands just outside Chengdu (southwest China), a 1.3-square kilometer community envisioned as an antidote to China’s urban sprawl. The new community will be part of the 17 million population of Greater Chengdu. One of the design intents for this planned...
[ CHINA ] China edged the U.S. to become the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (“FDI”) in the first half of 2012, according to the Global Investment Trends Monitor released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). China attracted US$59.1 billion in FDI over the...
[ Wuhan, CHINA ] An observation wheel taller than 200 meters is planned as part of a redevelopment program for central Wuhan, aaccording to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The attraction would be the highlight among ten scenic spots envisioned for the banks of the Hanjiang River in the City’s...
[ Beijing, CHINA] October 2012 – Li Ning has sold a 25% stake of itself to Viva China Holdings, for $175 million USD. Viva China Holdings is a talent management firm. May 2012 – Zhang Zhiyong, who has stepped down after 20 years as CEO, has been replaced temporarily...
[ CHINA ] ChinaVision Media Group Ltd. and comedian / director Stephen Chow have formed a new company, Film Art Centre, to create theme parks and attractions based on popular movies. the new company will be headquartered in mainland China but a location has not yet been announced. According to...
[ Beijing, CHINA ] Planning for Beijing Daxing International Airport is underway. The airport is being designed to support an annual capacity of 130 million passengers. At this capacity, the airport will be the largest in the world. A high-speed rail system will connect passengers to central Beijing...
[ Tianjin, CHINA ] Galaxy Mall, a 5-level, 360,000 square meter mall in the Hexi district of Tianjin City (China), has opened to the general public. It is said to be among the largest 5 shopping malls in mainland China. The mall is anchored by a Lotte Department Store, OSGH...
[ Guangzhou, CHINA ] The largest airline carrier in China, China Southern Airlines is embarking on the development on an international Airport City which will become an integral part of its brand. The community will support and nurture thought, innovation and culture which is a unique model opening itself to visitors...
[ Tianjin, CHINA ] According to the developer’s website, Tianjin Eco-City is a landmark bilateral project between China and Singapore with private-sector investment and development. The project is aimed at being the world’s largest eco-city of its type. Located in the Tianjin Binhai New Area (40 kilometers away from Tianjin’s...
[ Guangzhou, CHINA ] According to the developer’s website, the vision of Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (SSGKC) is to be a unique, vibrant and sustainable city that is highly attractive to both talents and knowledge-based industries. Positioned as a model and catalyst for the economic transformation and environmental enhancement of...
[ Chengdu (Sichuan Province), CHINA ] The New Century Global Center, currently under construction in Chengdu, is said to be the world’s largest stand-alone structure. The project is now scheduled for an April 2013 completion. New Century Global Center will house commercial offices, shopping centers, cultural and tourism venues,...
[ Haining City, (Zhejiang Province) CHINA ] The Angry Birds theme park in Haining City will be the third such venue around the world, following Angry Birds installations in Finland and England. Related Articles Adlabs Imagica Theme Park Opens April, 2013 Theme park Proposed for Sindhudurg, India Theme Park...
[ Wuhan, CHINA ] The Central Cultural Zone in Wuhan (China) is a mega-scale mixed-use district under development along the banks of the Chu River. It covers 1.8 square kilometers with a floor space of 3.4 million square meters. Phase One development is situated along Han Street adjacent to the River.Han Street...
