Fact box

2013-11-29 10:32

Liangjiang means "two rivers" in Chinese, and refers to the Yangtze River and Jialing River that converge at Chongqing at the head of Yuzhong peninsula, the heart of the municipality.

Quotable

2013-11-29 10:32

The US recovery is far from strong at the moment. I don't think they will sacrifice themselves for the general well-being of the rest of the world. That is just not consistent with the way the US does things.

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2013-11-29 10:32

Shanghai-based Bright Food Group Co Ltd, China's second-largest food producer, is contemplating whether to list all of its newly acquired foreign assets as the company continues to internationalize its businesses and raise brand awareness overseas.

Logistics sector set to upgrade and introduce standards

2013-11-29 10:32

The Commerce Ministry will promote the standardization of key logistics equipment and provide financial aid to companies whose costs rise because of the new standards, officials say.

Currency entente cordiale

2013-11-29 10:32

Senior officials of China and France have agreed to promote the development of the offshore yuan market in Paris and seek closer bilateral economic relations.

Luxury giants tap into mainland market

2013-11-29 10:32

Take a stroll around one of Beijing's big shopping malls, especially those in the "stand-alone" or "high-end" brackets, and unless you're a seasoned shopper, you may be surprised by the level of privacy available.

Selling the stars of tomorrow

2013-11-29 10:32

By banking on the growing domestic popularity of Chinese designers, overseas-based department and multi-brand stores are building a new platform for local talents who, despite their rising fame, are still struggling to expand their businesses.

The healthy way to succeed in business

2013-11-29 10:32

Good opportunities and smart strategies have helped conglomerate Fosun seize overseas deals

Quotable

2013-11-22 10:36

"We are seeking opportunities to open duty-free shops in Southeast Asian markets like Cambodia to expand our global presence."

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PBOC to let yuan float more freely

2013-11-22 10:36

Daily trading band will be widened to help smooth capital flows, build platform for economic activities

FDI grows steadily amid reform drive

2013-11-22 10:36

Foreign direct investment in China grew steadily in the first 10 months of the year amid sweeping government reforms that are expected to reshape the world's second-largest economy.

Car workers raise the standard

2013-11-22 10:36

The two companies that comprise Jaguar and Land Rover have together poured more than a century of effort into building their reputations, so there is little surprise that maintaining standards is one of the joint company's top priorities as it expands into China.

Free top-class tuition at a touch

2013-11-22 10:36

When Anant Agarwal taught circuits and electronics in the hallowed halls of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the complicated and intricate nature of lectures often gave students headaches or sent them to sleep.

Policy shift gives birth to optimism

2013-11-22 10:36

Having been an only child, Li Xia has been longing for a sibling for her 2-year-old daughter.

Center links firms with foreign partners

2013-11-15 09:57

As China's government seeks to open up the economy and ease it away from leaning on state-owned heavy industry and a massive manufacturing base, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises has become more important.

Steady as she goes for wary SMEs

2013-11-15 09:57

China's small businesses are cautious about prospects in the world's second-biggest economy amid a manufacturing contraction in recent months, a bank survey has shown.

Quotable

2013-11-15 09:57

"China's external trade environment is smooth, with demand from the United States and the European Union rebounding. Meanwhile, imports have remained robust since mid-year because of an improvement in domestic demand."

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Incubators hatch plots for healthy future

2013-11-15 09:57

It's not quite Catch-22, but for most startups, you can't make much money until you spend a lot first. Then come all the other catches of setting up and running a business.