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Chengdu Report: Chengdu: China's most livable city
2014-06-27 07:33
A bride wearing a long, delicate wedding dress is shooting wedding photos with her husband in a lavender field at the Provence International Lavender Manor, in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Words gain international wings
2014-06-27 07:33
Competitive labor costs in China attracted a publishing services business in Huddersfield, northern England, to relocate a large part of its business to Beijing 15 years ago.
Minnow flourishes in Chinese waters
2014-06-27 07:33
Venturing into China can be a daunting proposition for a small or medium-sized business. A British semiconductor designer faced the challenge head on six years ago, and its move has transformed the company.
The highest hurdle of them all
2014-06-27 07:33
Chinese President Xi Jinping was given a valuable gift by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov when they met in Beijing in May.
Two cities become clearing houses
2014-06-27 07:33
The central banks of Germany and Britain have appointed two major Chinese banks as the first to offer yuan currency clearing in London and Frankfurt.
Healthcare's next frontier
2014-06-20 08:05
Shortly after the outbreak of H7N9 avian flu in China in 2013, two of the country's biotechnology companies were quick to develop vaccines, put them through clinical trials and apply to get them on the market.
Quotable
2014-06-20 08:06
"Smart solutions, which enhance the lighting experiences of users at home, or in offices and other public places, will be the next big trend for the LED industry."
Chengdu Report: Airport upgraded for visitor influx
2014-06-20 08:06
Travelers at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can enjoy Mapo tofu and have a shower before they board their flight as part of the improved services at the airport's restored international terminal.
Green bonds take on a Chinese tinge
2014-06-20 08:09
The International Finance Corporation has issued the first ever yuan-denominated green bond in London, setting a new trend on the back of growing offshore yuan activities in the city.
Investment firm targets top-end luxury
2014-06-20 08:09
The head of one of China's top investment firms says he has seen a surge in investment activity by local companies in Europe, especially targeted at the luxury brand and technology sectors.
Robot sales shift to higher gear as labor force wanes
2014-06-20 08:09
Robotics companies are expected to triple sales in China to around 110,000 sets by 2020 as more Chinese manufacturers embrace the high-end growth path, a senior industry official said on June 17.
Growth concerns rise for Alibaba
2014-06-20 08:09
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, China's e-commerce conglomerate, disclosed in an updated filing on June 18 that quarterly revenue growth slipped to its slowest pace in six years, amid concerns that the development may cast a shadow on its highly anticipated initial public offering in the United States.
Huayi to take 51% stake in Internet film company
2014-06-20 08:09
Huayi Brothers Media Corp, one of China's leading private media and entertainment conglomerates, plans to acquire a 51 percent stake in Shenzhen Huayuxun Tech Co Ltd, an Internet movie service provider, for 266 million yuan ($42.7 million), the corporation announced on June 16.
High-tech park growing local innovation
2014-06-13 07:58
Chengdu plans to launch more high-tech enterprises over the next three years to drive the city's economy and innovative strengths amid China's industrial upgrading.
Technology becoming new engine of economic growth
2014-06-13 07:58
Transformed over two decades from China's biggest base for heavy industry in the western region, Chengdu is now a modern economy built on high-technology industries that are driving its growth and providing a window on its innovative strength.
Quotable
2014-06-13 07:58
We consider that vulnerabilities have risen to the point where containing them should be a priority. Therefore, additional stimulus should only be deployed if growth slows significantly below this year's target.
Chengdu Report: Sichuan Opera another draw as Chengdu goes global
2014-06-13 07:58
Classic Sichuan Opera finished its debut to close out the Antalya International Theatre Festival in Turkey on May 25.
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