Baoding-based photovoltaic product manufacturer Yingli Green has received approval from China's Ministry of Science and Technology to establish the first national-level key laboratory in the field of PV technology development.

U.S.-based Underwriters Laboratories, which known for the UL Mark, has announced that is opening a photovoltaic testing laboratory in Suzhou.

Dongfeng Motor Corporation and U.S. based Freescale Semiconductor plan to establish a joint automotive electronics lab in China.

U.S. based Afton Chemical Corporation is opening a new facility in Shanghai in early 2009.

Charles River Laboratories International has opened a 60,000 square foot preclinical facility in Shanghai to support its clients’ global drug development needs.

Intertek, an international provider of quality, safety, testing and inspection services, has been awarded ISO 17025 accreditation by the China National Accreditation Service for five laboratories in China.

Semtech Corp., a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has announced it has opened a new design and application center in Shenzhen.

PPD has expanded its global central lab services into China through an exclusive agreement with Peking Union Lawke Biomedical Development Limited.