Lenders tap online sources of growth

2015-06-12 08:43:00

Driven by intense competition from large Internet companies, Chinese banks are deploying strategies for Internet-based businesses.

China ready to trim stockpiles of cotton

2015-06-12 08:05:35

China will start selling its massive cotton stockpiles this year, in a move likely to depress demand as the country's mills hold off buying in anticipation of sales of discounted fiber.

New rules for machinery exports

2015-06-12 07:50:28

The Ministry of Commerce will soon come out with draft standards for export of machinery products from China, as part of its overall efforts to shut the door on low-quality shipments.

NDRC approves $20b in aviation, rail projects

2015-06-11 15:43:50

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has approved seven airports and railway infrastructure projects, worth a total investment of 126.7 billion yuan ($20.31 billion).

Man turns grain crops into images of art

2015-06-11 13:31:33

Zhang Haizeng, a 35-year-old man, has made his career by selling the grain crops in artistic style in Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

Price of an elite education soars in Hong Kong

2015-06-11 11:00:01

During the past eight years, the highest investment yields in the special administrative region have been school debentures.

Mobilizing idle hands during a downturn

2015-06-11 10:55:24

Car-hailing apps offer daily commuters private car service as an alternative to the crowded public transport system and the taxi service that is often in shortage.

Chinese investors become second largest foreign players in French vineyards

2015-06-11 09:28:09

Chinese investors have become the second largest foreign players in French vineyards, just after Britain, according to a study published recently by Vinea Transaction.

Over 200 Chinese solar companies show on Intersolar Expo

2015-06-11 09:09:49

More than 200 Chinese solar energy companies take part in a solar industry exhibition starting on Wednesday in Munich International Exhibition Center.

Allianz launches Cyber and Reputation Protect to tackle emerging risks in China

2015-06-10 15:24:43

Allianz China General Insurance launched an insurance policy to enable businesses to protect themselves comprehensively against online risks on Wednesday.

China-backed rail project part of Brazil's infrastructure program

2015-06-10 13:52:29

A China-backed transcontinental train project which fits into the latest phase of a Brazilian national infrastructure program was unveiled Tuesday.

China's new rail giant bags first overseas deal from India

2015-06-10 11:15:33

China Railway Rolling Stock Corp Ltd (CRRC) will provide 14 subway trains with 112 carriages in total to Kolkata, India, said the company on Tuesday.