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Culture in a cup

2011-01-21 12:56

Tea remains an integral part of the Chinese experience for many

Tea Time

2011-01-21 12:49

Chinese green tea is still waiting to be fully appreciated in overseas markets

Stamping personality on a home

2011-01-21 11:03

Having a walk-in closet at home like Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton is no longer a dream for Chinese women.

Developing a taste for the high life

2011-01-21 11:00

Is it possible to devise a high-end office tower that integrates energy-saving elements with tasteful furnishings and finely honed durable material?

Tackling a new financial reality

2011-01-21 10:53

Global leaders to converge in Davos next week to discuss state of the economy.

Economic growth gathers momentum

2011-01-21 10:48

China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year last year.

Ports need to work together 'as a team'

2011-01-14 11:41

For ports in the Chinese mainland, it was a volume growth story till the 1990s and the 2000s. Now, they are entering a more mature phase when growth is more built out among mid-size ports and where leading mainland ports have "taken back" cargo from Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

Sea Change

2011-01-14 11:32

The Asian port scene has transformed rapidly in recent years, with Chinese mainland ports staking their claims.

AdS move with the times

2011-01-14 11:13

Major brands invest in mobile television to tap into China’s huge commuter market.

A tale of the necktie city

2011-01-14 11:08

Shengzhou, a city in East China's Zhejiang province, produces about 60 percent of the world's neckties and 90 percent of those destined for the domestic market.

Old style returns to resounding success

2011-01-14 10:55

Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, many old fashion products are finding favor again in the fashion capitals of Europe and Shanghai.

China's foreign exchange reserves hit record high

2011-01-14 10:54

China's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $2.85 trillion (2.2 trillion euros) by the end of last year, an 18.7 percent increase year-on-year, sparking concerns about the country's already excessive liquidity, analysts say.

Rising demand fuels EU imports

2011-01-14 10:49

China's imports from the European Union surged 31.9 percent to 129.7 billion euros in 2010 thanks to rising demand in the world's second largest economy.

Asian giants can 'work as one'

2011-01-14 10:49

China and India have the potential to become economic giants if they work together.

European PE firms bet big on China

2011-01-14 10:42

Fund managers keen on equity investments in fast-growing sectors.

Carrefour downs shutters in Foshan

2011-01-14 10:34

Hypermarket in Guangdong province not open for peak season

Building bridges of growth together

2011-01-14 10:34

Vice-Premier Li Keqiang’s trip reaffirms mutual trust and China's key role in European recovery.

Springboard to success

2011-01-07 15:03

Xiamen provides bridge for growth and prosperity

Replicating out a living

2011-01-07 15:03

For 11 hours every day, he replicates works like Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night at an 8-square-meter room in Wushipu area of Xiamen.

Millions face bleak retirement under pension scheme

2011-01-07 12:56

Although the State Council announced a 10 percent rise (an average of 120 yuan) of the pension on Dec 22, retirees are still not satisfied in the face of high inflation.

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