Scotch in urgent need of a creative twist

2015-08-12 14:01:48

Recent estimates suggest that China's favorite tipple, baijiu, still accounts for 80-plus percent of the liquor market in China. Whisky, of all kinds, contributes 6 percent, brandy and cognac 9 percent, with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and liqueurs combined, the rest.

China needs stronger agricultural production: Minister

2015-08-12 09:39:15

China will increase agricultural production to ensure an adequate and secure food supply.

China's online/offline synergy - a marriage of convenience

2015-08-12 09:26:15

The eating habits of urban Chinese have changed dramatically since the proliferation of takeaway food delivery apps has brought restaurant-quality meals to almost everyone's front door.

Chinese consumers prefer plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to BEVs

2015-08-12 09:08:53

Chinese consumers prefer plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to blade electric vehicles.

Retailers spar with landlords as demand falls in HK

2015-08-12 08:59:34

Landlords on Hong Kong's Russell Street a year ago could boast the highest retail rents in the world. Now they are adjusting to a new reality.

Room to grow in overseas hotel sector

2015-08-12 07:44:10

Chinese companies are expanding into the global hotel market with a raft of plans to buy or build luxury properties after a series of acquisitions.

China's big-spending tourists pause at stores as yuan drops

2015-08-12 06:53:30

The Chinese tourists who have become a common sight in the world's major cities fear their wings will be clipped if Tuesday's shock yuan devaluation develops into a deeper dent in their spending power.

Senior economist backs national property tax

2015-08-11 17:40:25

economy and the population, a senior Chinese economist has said.

China's auto output, sales weak in first seven months

2015-08-11 17:38:48

China's automobile production and sales grew negligibly in the first seven months of 2015.

China builds tourism facilities to bolster industry

2015-08-11 17:36:55

China will build more tourism infrastructure, including cruise ports and RV parks, and give employees more flexibility in arranging vacation time to boost consumption.

China to resume levying VAT on fertiliser

2015-08-11 15:32:21

China will resume levying value-added tax on fertilizer sales and imports to meet new market conditions, according to a joint ministry statement on Tuesday.

Turnover of China's rare earth exchange surges in first 7 months

2015-08-11 14:14:42

Turnover of China's rare earth exchange surged drastically in the first 7 months of this year due to declining prices and rising demand.