All Agricultural Taxes To Be Scrapped In 2006

China's 2,600-year-old agricultural tax has been rescinded since January 1st, 2006, after China's top legislature voted on December 29th, 2005 to adopt a motion on the regulations revoking the agricultural tax.

The First Wedding Show In Tianjin

The First Wedding Show in Tianjin, which was organized by Gold Coast Wedding Photography and Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Hotel & Convention Centre was held on January 7th. Wedding-related businesses including wedding ceremony planners, wedding travel agencies, and wedding jewelers attended, providing multiple choices for brides-to-be in Tianjin.

The 12th Tianjin Photo Exhibition Held Successfully

The 12th Tianjin Photo Exhibition was held successfully this past January. As the largest-scale photo show in Tianjin in recent years, more than 200 photos were displayed over the course of the exhibition.

A Good Beginning Of A Healthy New Year

On January 1st, 2006, more than 400 people competed in the winter swimming competition held at Zi Ya River. Among the swimmers, the eldest one was 83 years old.

Zisha Kettle Exhibition

On January 2nd, 2006, The First National Zisha (Purple Clay) Kettle Exhibition was held at the Crystal Palace, Tianjin. More than 200 pieces of precious Zisha kettles were on display. The most spectacular one was the ÒYin Yang Tai Ji HuÓ, valued at 1 million Yuan.

The New Pet

Pet ermines have been a new highlight of the 3rd International Pet Exhibition held in Tianjin. Youths, especially girls, adore the lovely ermines.

The Great Wall Of China Competes For The New Seven Wonders Of The World

The Great Wall of China is among 21 global landmarks chosen as final candidates in the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Swiss-based organisers, who unveiled the shortlist, have called on the public to take part in an online vote to whittle the list down to 7. The winning sites will be announced on New Year's Day 2007.

Golden Key Hotels In Tianjin

On January 7th, 2006, members of U.I.C.H (Union International des Concierges d'Hotels) in Beijing and Tianjin held a Golden Keys Promotion Conference at the Tianjin Golden Crown Hotel, aiming to help improve and maintain the quality of service provided by member hotels.

Spring Festival Events

From January 22nd (Xiao Nian) to February 13th (The 16th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar year), varieties of folk plays will be performed at Yangliuqing, Ancient Cultural Street, Gulou and Dule Temple in Ji Xian. If you are interested in Northern China's traditional culture, you can't miss it.

The Largest Automobile Showroom In China Opens In Tianjin

On December 28th, the largest automobile showroom in China, the Tianjin Airport International Auto Park opened in the Airport Processing Area of the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone. With a total investment of RMB 1 billion, it covers an area of 1 square kilometers.