"With the increasing challenges brought by Internet companies, telecom companies need to take innovative actions to establish new growth points."

Ji Chendong, an expert in technology, media and telecommunications. Facing stiff commercial competition, China's telecommunication giants are following in Alibaba's footsteps to launch online investment products as value-added services to keep customers.

"Industries catering to the elderly will grow at 10 percent each year within a decade."

Nie Meisheng, former head of the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce. The business opportunities offered by China's rapidly aging population are a major attraction for investors.

(China Daily European Weekly 05/30/2014 page18)