Holiday causes property sales slump in Beijing
2012-10-08 15:12:17
Home sales in Beijing during the National Day holiday dropped 51.9 percent year-on-year, official statistics showed on Monday.
Akamai seeks larger role in China's Web security
2012-09-28 17:43:06
Akamai Technologies Inc, the world's leading cloud platform by Web traffic, is seeking to cement ties with Chinese firms on security solutions.
Shale gas demonstration project established
2012-09-28 14:52:48
The National Development and Reform Commission has approved the establishment of a shale gas demonstration project in Yan'an, conducted by the Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group Co Ltd.
Man arrested for vandalizing Japanese cars
2012-09-28 12:42:11
A man suspected of damaging seven Japanese cars in Beijing has been arrested, according to police.
Wuhan bans eating in subways
2012-09-27 21:24:13
Passengers in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, will be banned from eating in subways, a local newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Historic buildings protected under draft law
2012-09-27 16:23:23
Historical buildings in Guangdong province will be protected from demolition under draft legislation that will impose fines of up to 500,000 yuan ($79,000).
Baosteel: Luojing factory suspends production
2012-09-27 15:34:41
Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd, the nation's largest listed steelmaker, said its Luojing factory has suspended production partly due to lackluster demand.
Shanghai's district inks projects worth $3.8b
2012-09-27 15:18:26
Shanghai's Jiading district signed agreements on Sept 26 with domestic and foreign investors to launch industrial projects worth 24.3 billion yuan ($3.86 billion).
China's land prices remain stable
2012-09-27 15:15:13
China's land prices are stable overall and are not likely to boost home prices, an official from the Ministry of Land and Resources said on Thursday.
Aircraft carrier to spur 130b yuan investment
2012-09-27 11:18:06
After China's first aircraft carrier formally entered service on Tuesday, many are expecting fierce competition between companies to build China's first carrier battle groups.
Ex-newspaper chief suspected of corruption
2012-09-26 19:43:58
Judicial authorities are investigating Dai Yuqing, former president of Guangzhou Daily, on suspicion of taking bribes, Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday.
Danish firms eye China's water sector
2012-09-26 17:11:28
Danish companies are eyeing opportunities stemming from China's 4 trillion yuan ($634 billion) investment plan for water resources over the next decade.