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Wuhan Iron taps wine industry

2011-01-17 15:25

Wuhan Iron and Steel Co has made a foray into the food producing sector.

Beijing not pilot city for property tax

2011-01-17 14:25

Beijing is not among the pilot cities collecting property taxes, the China Securities Journal reported Monday, citing Ji Lin, deputy mayor of the municipality.

Salary to rise 8.4% in 2011: Report

2011-01-14 16:10

China's average salary level is expected to increase by 8.4 percent in 2011, the highest increase since 2008, the Fortune Weekly reported Friday.

Retrial set for toll fee doger

2011-01-14 15:56

A man sentenced to life in prison by a local court for evading 3.68 million yuan ($55.73 thousand) in highway toll fees by using fake military documents will face a retrial, as "new evidence" has been discovered, the court said on Friday.

Sun Yat-sen’s calligraphy sells for $75,725

2011-01-14 15:55

A piece of calligraphy by Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), forerunner of China’s democratic revolution, has been sold to the highest bid at auction for 500,000 yuan ($75,725).

School canteen rations eggs, bread

2011-01-14 15:40

The canteen of a prestigious university in Beijing has limited the purchase of eggs and steamed bread, with each person allowed to buy up to two eggs and five pieces of bread each meal, Beijing Morning Post reported Friday.

Govt action possible in Q1 to rein inflation

2011-01-14 15:15

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) may take new measures against possible high inflation in the first quarter, the China Securities Journal reported Friday, citing an official.