Business
Fine rhapsody
2014-05-16 07:51
Soft strains of music wafting up from the various shops and factories in Wuqiang hardly give an inkling that the county is one of the leading manufacturers of wind musical instruments in the world. The relatively unknown county in Hebei province is also a major exporter of musical instruments such as flutes and clarinets.
Town plans to sing a different song
2014-05-16 07:51
A small town in Hebei province has grand cultural plans. Zhouwo wants to turn itself into China's Vienna, the Austrian city that has been at the heart of Western classical music for 400 years.
Quotable
2014-05-16 07:51
"China's trade remains stable, and it will maintain an upswing in the months ahead, given that there are no other countries that can manufacture so many goods for the global market."
Creative juices flow with the Thames
2014-05-16 07:51
Companies in the creative industries are leading the charge as Chinese investment floods into London.
Information everywhere, but not a drop drunk
2014-05-16 07:51
As Chinese companies set up shop in London, one of their biggest challenges is being able to obtain useful local information, says Jeff Cao, head of Asia Pacific at London & Partners.
Polish branding needs polish
2014-05-16 07:51
France equals perfumes and cosmetics, Germany equals technological know-how, Switzerland equals watches and Poland equals ... ?
Vital conduit for financial flows
2014-05-16 07:51
Bank of China will draw on its strong connections in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to further expand yuan business in Europe, a top official of the bank's European operations says.
Finnish deal gives company a lift
2014-05-16 07:51
The Finnish company Cargotec Oyj, one of the world's leading providers of cargo and load handling solutions, has set up a joint venture with China National Heavy-Duty Truck Group Co, China's largest heavy-duty truck maker by revenue, and also known as Sinotruk, in the company's home province of Shandong.
Food categories lead slowdown in retail growth
2014-05-16 07:51
Retail markets in China in the first quarter have seen growth slow to 6.1 percent compared with 10.4 percent a year ago, showing that consumers are getting more selective in their daily purchases and purchase volumes are staying stagnant, according to Kantar Worldpanel, a global market research institution.
China's silver screens look for more luster
2014-05-09 08:08
Large audience numbers at cinemas in both large and small cities show moviegoing is a popular pastime for people in China, now the world's second-largest film market.
Taking the high road
2014-05-09 08:08
Twin 280-meter towers, seeming to grow taller by the day at a construction site in Kashgar, are expected to transform the ancient trading hub in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Retro style meets modern design
2014-05-09 08:08
Quotable
2014-05-09 08:08
"In the shadow of China's recent sharp export declines, Chinese companies need to attach more importance to upgrading their products and building brands."
An envoy who is happy to beat the drum
2014-05-09 08:08
Zhou Xiaoming considers himself lucky to have been able to observe and take part in the tremendous growth of Sino-British trade and investment over the past few years.
Designed for creative excellence
2014-05-09 08:08
Fostering better understanding of contemporary designs from China and establishing creative partnerships with British designers would be the key priorities for the newly-opened China Design Center in the United Kingdom.
Good investors in good shape
2014-05-09 08:08
Portugal is benefiting greatly from Chinese investors who have been lured to the country by crucial policy reforms in recent years, says Adolfo Mesquita Nunes, Portugal's secretary of state for tourism.
Buoyant service sector deflects gloom in manufacturing
2014-05-09 08:08
China's manufacturing sector failed to make a strong comeback in April, while the service sector continued to expand, underscoring the changing growth pattern in the world's second-largest economy.
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