In the early 2000s, Chinese government officials ... architects from 27 countries to design for Ordos] as well as the influence of Soviet-style architecture," Olivier added.

Ordos, China, once flush with cash, has been called the world's largest ghost town. In the early 2000s, a coal-mining boom led the local government to throw money at urban development in the hopes ...

The Ordos Basin, known for its abundant oil and uranium resources, is often called the "treasure trove" of energy in China. SHI QIANG/XINHUA The discovery of a super-large uranium ore deposit in ...