Jiangxi growers ready to spread their flavors around the world
2015-09-04 10:59:43
Drinking green and black tea has been a way of life for centuries in Jiangxi province, but now exports of both varieties are booming too, particularly to Russia, say industry officials.
Cheese finding its special niche in China
2015-09-04 09:51:02
Demand for cheese is expected to keep growing in the coming years amid higher interest in Western cuisine and healthier lifestyle habits in China.
China's crude steel output continues to fall
2015-09-03 14:27:47
China's crude steel output continued to decline after recording its first half-year drop in two decades, the latest data from the country's top economic planner showed.
Project on wide-body aircraft
2015-09-03 14:14:25
Russia plans to work with China to design and produce a new wide-body aircraft to compete with Boeing Co and Airbus Group SE, aiming to sign a deal by the end of this year, according to Deputy Industry Minister Andrey Boginsky.
Crude futures to debut next month
2015-09-03 14:10:45
China may launch a global crude oil futures contract as early as October to compete with the existing London Brent and the United States' West Texas Intermediate benchmarks, three sources said, as it pushes ahead with reforms to open up its oil markets.
Aircraft market receives a major boost
2015-09-03 13:10:43
Last year, the civil aviation industry contributed 98.64 billion yuan ($15.49 billion) to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Sky's the limit for defense giants
2015-09-03 11:27:32
China is stepping up plans to turn military technology into commercial success, which will fuel economic growth in the country.
Shanxi first province to give women 'menopause rights'
2015-09-03 11:13:26
An employee at Taiyuan Public Transport Holdings Ltd in north China's Shanxi Province has become the first to benefit from new laws introduced to give women undergoing the menopause the right to ask their employers to adjust their work to better suit their condition.
Fishing season of Taihu Lake begins
2015-09-03 10:20:17
The fishing season of Taihu Lake began on Sept 1 this year.
Indonesia delays decision on China-Japan bid for its first bullet train
2015-09-03 09:42:43
Indonesia has decided until at least Monday to announce whether a Chinese or Japanese firm will win a high-speed rail contract.
$9.4b national fund to boost small and medium-size firms
2015-09-02 06:50:00
China plans to set up a national fund of up to $9.4 billion to encourage the growth of SMEs as the economy continues to lose steam.
Chocolate companies see sales melt away
2015-09-02 09:14:28
Global confectionary companies were once surrounded by the sweet smell of success. But times are changing as major brands report crumbling sales and tumbling profits.