China

Economy

Measures 'ease food price surge'

2010-12-03 07:02

The trend of surging food prices, which account for more than one third of the consumer inflation basket, softened in late November after authorities took measures to curb inflation.

Customs crack down on HK and Macao smugglers

2010-12-03 06:59

As many as 8,000 smugglers carrying small numbers of products from Hong Kong and Macao go through Shenzhen and Zhuhai customs in South China's Guangdong province every day, according to the latest figures from the General Administration of Customs.

Gold investment demand may reach 150 tonnes

2010-12-03 06:15

China's demand for investment in gold is expected to reach 150 tonnes in 2010, said an official with the World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday in Shanghai.

Gold investment demand may reach 150 tonnes

2010-12-03 06:15

China's demand for investment in gold is expected to reach 150 tonnes in 2010, said an official with the World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday in Shanghai.

Gold investment demand expected to reach 150 tons in 2010

2010-12-02 21:13

China's demand for investment in gold is expected to reach 150 tonnes in 2010, said an official with the World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday in Shanghai.

Shortage drives up luxury car surcharges

2010-12-02 16:44

Luxury car buyers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou might face delayed delivery of their dream cars or be forced to accept dealer surcharges as high as 100,000 yuan if they want to get them before the Spring Festival, the Internet news portal 163.com reported Thursday.

China may invest $8b for SCO development bank

2010-12-02 16:07

China may contribute $8 billion to establish the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Development Bank, the 21st Century Business Herald reported Thursday.