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Armed Chinese PLA soldiers patrol past a wall marked with Tibean writing in Chengdu
Chinese police patrol the streets of Chengdu in Sichuan province
A general view of an area of the south west Chinese city of Chengdu
China's Zhang Xinjun, shown here in 2008, will also be joining Kim on the course
With a population of more than 10 million, Chengdu is seen as a gateway to resource-rich western China
Pedestrians walk in front of the luxury shop of Prada in Chengdu
Consulate in Chengdu would be Australia's first new diplomatic mission in China since 1986
Around 7,000 bears still languish in bile farms across China, animal rights groups have said
China's luxury retail market is expected to grow at a rate of 20 percent in 2012 and 2013
China's luxury retail market is expected to grow at a rate of 20 percent in 2012 and 2013
Tian Tian is seen in a travel crate at the airport in Edinburgh in 2011 after its transfer from Chengdu in China
Security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers who were on the run after protesting against Chinese rule, reports say
Security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers who were on the run after protesting against Chinese rule, reports say
Tibet's top leader has fired three officials for failing to crack down on unrest in the region
In the past year at least 20 people have set themselves alight in protest at China's rule over Tibet
Tibetans (L) walk next to a police car on a street in Chengdu
China's Sichuan province has big populations of ethnic Tibetans
Police arrests of innocent people were adding to the climate of fear in China's Tibetan-inhabited regions
A series of self-immolations in the restive province had prompted an increase in security
Police are creating a climate of fear for Tibetans
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New Chinese golf prodigy, 12, to smash age record

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 20, 2013 13:37 EDT
Twelve-year-old Chinese golf prodigy Ye Wocheng ensured he will smash the record for youngest player at a European Tour event when he came through a qualifying tournament on Wednesday.
 

Football author turned government critic splits China

by Neil Connor  AFP Global Edition
Feb 28, 2013 15:27 EST
Once a football commentator who drew a huge following in China as he rooted out corruption in the sport, Li Chengpeng is now one of the government's fiercest critics -- and lives in fear for his own safety.
 

Football author turned government critic splits China

by Neil Connor  AFP Global Edition
Feb 27, 2013 22:58 EST
Once a football commentator who drew a huge following in China as he rooted out corruption in the sport, Li Chengpeng is now one of the government's fiercest critics -- and lives in fear for his own safety.
 

Experts condemn China corruption penalties

by Neil Connor  AFP Global Edition
Feb 19, 2013 03:15 EST
Commentators described penalties for corruption in Chinese football as inadequate, after 33 people were banned for life and Didier Drogba's former club Shanghai Shenhua was stripped of the 2003 league title.
 

Chinese man guilty of '$100 mn' software piracy

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 08, 2013 14:03 EST
A Chinese man pleaded guilty in a US federal court to pirating software that investigators said was worth more than $100 million, the US said Tuesday.
 

China developer 'copies' star architect's design

By Staff Reporter  AFP Asian Edition
Jan 03, 2013 07:27 EST
Already famed for fake designer bags and pirated DVDs, imitation in China may have reached new heights with a set of towers that strongly resemble ones designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
 

China's Chengdu aiming to be world's next Silicon Valley

by Sebastien Blanc  AFP Global Edition
Dec 30, 2012 02:58 EST
Entrepreneurs in China's southwest are dreaming of turning the city of Chengdu into the world's next Silicon Valley as the government encourages more investment outside the booming coastal regions.
 

N.Z. quake city puts faith in cardboard cathedral

by Neil Sands  AFP Global Edition
Dec 27, 2012 00:30 EST
When Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed a new cathedral in earthquake-devastated Christchurch, he chose the most unlikely of materials -- cardboard -- for the landmark project.
 

N.Z. quake city puts faith in cardboard cathedral

by Neil Sands  AFP Global Edition
Dec 26, 2012 23:11 EST
When Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed a new cathedral in earthquake-devastated Christchurch, he chose the most unlikely of materials -- cardboard -- for the landmark project.
 

Stately pleasure dome rises in China's Chengdu

by Sebastien Blanc  AFP Global Edition
Dec 17, 2012 23:55 EST
A thousand kilometres from the nearest coast a towering glass wave rolls over the plains of Sichuan, the roof of what Chinese officials say will be the world's largest standalone structure.
 

China 'among world's most unequal countries'

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Dec 10, 2012 07:06 EST
China's wealth gap has widened to a level where it is among the world's most unequal nations, a Chinese academic institute said in a survey, as huge numbers of poor are left behind by the economic boom.
 

China and US military in joint disaster exercise

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Nov 30, 2012 07:16 EST
The Chinese and US militaries held joint disaster response exercises Friday, as Beijing increases its global reach and Washington continues its "pivot" to the Pacific.
 

World champion O'Sullivan to miss rest of season

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Nov 06, 2012 12:51 EST
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to give up his title without a defence after it was announced Tuesday he does not plan to compete in any World Snooker Tour events for the rest of the 2012/13 season.
 

Snooker champ O'Sullivan to miss rest of season

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Nov 06, 2012 09:48 EST
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to give up his title without a defence after it was announced on Tuesday he does not plan to compete in any World Snooker Tour events for the rest of the 2012/13 season.
 

China's painful past displayed under political shadow

by Tom Hancock  AFP Global Edition
Nov 03, 2012 04:56 EDT
A group of museums commemorating China's violent Cultural Revolution is opening up normally tightly controlled discussion of the chaotic era -- but only up to a point.
 

China scientist adds to doubts over Heywood murder

by Robert Saiget  AFP Asian Edition
Sep 28, 2012 04:52 EDT
A Chinese forensic expert Friday questioned the official cause of death of a British businessman at the core of China's biggest political scandal in years, adding to widespread doubts about the case.
 

China scientist doubts evidence in Heywood murder

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Sep 28, 2012 03:40 EDT
A Chinese forensic expert said Friday she doubts the official version of what caused the death of a British businessman whose murder touched off the nation's biggest political scandal in decades.
 

Toyota, Nissan cut China output over island row

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Sep 26, 2012 08:04 EDT
Japanese auto giants Toyota and Nissan said Wednesday they would cut production in China because demand for Japanese cars has been hit by the bitter diplomatic row over disputed islands.
 

China ex-police chief gets 15 years' jail

by Tom Hancock  AFP Global Edition
Sep 24, 2012 07:39 EDT
Chinese ex-police chief Wang Lijun, who exposed a scandal that shocked the ruling Communist Party, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for defection and other crimes.
 

China ex-police chief gets 15 years jail

by Tom Hancock  AFP Global Edition
Sep 24, 2012 00:35 EDT
Chinese ex-police chief Wang Lijun, who exposed a scandal that shocked the Communist Party, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for defection and other crimes.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Chengdu
成都
—  Sub-provincial city  —
成都市
Chinese transcription(s)
 - Characters成都
 - Mandarin (Pinyin)Chéngdū
From top: Jin River and Anshun (peaceful and fluent) Bridge, Huaxi campus of Sichuan University, Jinli Street, and a Panda in Chengdu Research and Breeding Centre

Seal
Location of Chengdu City jurisdiction (yellow) within Sichuan
Chengdu is located in Sichuan
Chengdu
Location in Sichuan
Coordinates: 30°39′49″N 104°04′00″E / 30.66361°N 104.0666667°E / 30.66361; 104.0666667
Country People's Republic of China
ProvinceSichuan
Settled5th century BC
Established311 BC
City seatQingyang District
Divisions
 - County-level
9 districts, 4 county-level cities, 6 counties
Government
 - TypeSub-provincial city
 - CPC Party ChiefLi Chuncheng (李春城)
 - MayorGe Honglin (葛红林)
Area
 - Total12,390 km2 (4,783.8 sq mi)
Elevation500 m (1,640 ft)
Population
 - Total11,000,670
 - Density887.9/km2 (2,299.6/sq mi)
 - Major NationalitiesHan
Time zoneChina Standard (UTC+8)
Postal code610000-611944
Area code(s)28
GDP (nominal) Total (2008)¥ 390.1 billion ($US 57.108 billion)
GDP (nominal) Per Capita (2008)¥ 30,855 ($US 4,517)
License Plate Prefix川A
Websitehttp://www.chengdu.gov.cn