Cut costs, raise subsidies, and solar's appeal will shine

2015-05-21 07:35:03

Victor Chen says he sees cutting his electricity bill as a great way to save money and reduce his carbon footprint, and he has been told installing a solar-energy system might be the best way of doing that.

Carriers fly the flag to the US

2015-05-21 07:31:44

Zhang Hui is delighted she will be able to fly directly to Los Angeles in July when she visits the United States.

Three Gorges eyes overseas M&A deals

2015-05-21 07:15:32

The builder and operator of the world's largest dam, China Three Gorges Corp, will seek merger and acquisition opportunities globally to bolster its presence overseas.

China allocates 124b yuan to fund affordable housing program

2015-05-20 16:15:37

Chinese central government allocated 124.3 billion yuan in 2015 to fund an affordable housing program to improve people's livelihood and spur economic growth.

China environment protection firms enjoy sunny outlook

2015-05-20 15:42:24

With stocks for Chinese listed environmental protection companies booming in recent months, the industry's future prospects look bright.

China vows hefty investment to improve Internet services

2015-05-20 15:35:50

China vowed on Wednesday to invest hundreds of billions of yuan in the coming years to boost Internet speed and expand broadband access in rural regions.

Hit on the rail: Fast speed and steady hands

2015-05-20 11:21:22

China's State Council unveiled an ambitious plan on Tuesday to boost innovation and promote competitiveness of its manufacturing sector.

Wine, liquor sales start flowing again

2015-05-20 10:00:02

The Chinese wine and liquor industry finally has something to celebrate after going through a revenue drought for more than a year.

Dad could be wrong about benefit of college

2015-05-20 07:47:32

Two years ago, a Chinese father in central Sichuan province touched national nerves when he openly challenged the value of higher learning by refusing to send his daughter to college.

Bullet trains are cities' jewel in the crown

2015-05-20 07:25:56

Towns are just scattered pearls without access to the fastest trains around, but they can become a necklace when there is one.

Ministry unveils blueprint to boost manufacturing

2015-05-20 07:25:30

China announced an ambitious plan on Tuesday to encourage innovation and boost the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector.

Disney bows with a merchandising blitz

2015-05-20 07:21:22

The Walt Disney Co opens its biggest ever store by size in Shanghai on Wednesday, predominantly to market the Shanghai Disney Resort, which is scheduled to open next spring.