Debt level nears intl warning level: report

2012-10-23 16:08:21

China's debt level may be approaching the international warning level, a report by a think tank under China's cabinet said on Monday.

Shanghai hosts semiconductor expo

2012-10-23 15:44:00

IC China, an international semiconductor show, kicked off at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall on Oct 23.

HP aims to lead China's ultrabook market

2012-10-23 15:12:37

Hewlett-Packard Corp said on Monday that it wants to be the largest ultrabook maker in the Chinese market.

China may pilot carbon tax in shipping industry

2012-10-22 17:08:15

The Ministry of Transport is considering piloting carbon trading or a carbon tax in the domestic shipping business.

Draft to ban child plastic surgery without approval

2012-10-22 17:03:57

Medical facilities in Guangzhou will be banned from performing plastic surgery on minors without the approval of a parent or guardian, under a draft published by the city authority, Guangzhou Daily reported on Monday.

Bosideng seeks to boost overseas presence

2012-10-22 16:57:53

China's largest down-clothing brand is increasing its international presence, and if its flagship store in the UK is a success plans to open in other European countries.

Baotou Steel Rare Earth net profit falls 90% in Q3

2012-10-22 16:12:56

China's largest rare earths producer achieved a net profit of 120 million yuan ($19 million) in the third quarter.

Fitch: China economy will avoid hard landing

2012-10-22 16:11:05

China's economy will avoid a hard landing as the current slowdown is much less abrupt than during the global financial crisis four years ago.

China to launch more rural banks

2012-10-22 16:10:12

By the end of September, the China Banking Regulatory Commission had approved 187 proposals to set up rural village banks from 18 banks and financial organizations.

Convicted flight attendant appeals sentence

2012-10-22 15:38:38

A former flight attendant who bought goods overseas to sell in China and got an 11-year sentence in September has appealed to a higher court, the Beijing Youth Daily reported on Monday.

70% families only reunite once a year

2012-10-22 15:32:26

More than 70 percent of young people working away from home don't see their parents for six months or more, according to a survey cited in the Beijing Morning Post.

Opportunities abound for China shale gas

2012-10-22 10:33:12

The shale gas story should sound intriguing for China, since it is the world's largest energy consumer, as well as holding the largest shale gas reserves globally.