Imports off and running

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The increasingly popular sport of equestrianism in China coupled with the nation's growing wealth is creating an opportunity of growth for Corich, a horse riding and saddlery products company in Shanghai.

Quotable

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"There are greater opportunities for expansion as the currency (the renminbi) undergoes rapid internationalization. That requires commercial banks to provide more credible and convenient services overseas to satisfy client demand."

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An equestrian club where it's not just horse play

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Three months ago the Equuleus International Equestrian Center stood on a pedestal all by itself - it had been given a stamp of approval by the British Horse Society for standards of welfare, health, safety and instruction, becoming the first Chinese riding center to receive the honor.

Breaking new ground

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Volkswagen has never started a new factory project so fast. On April 23, when Premier Wen Jiabao visited its headquarters in Germany accompanied by Chancellor Angela Merkel, Volkswagen AG and its Chinese joint-venture partner SAIC signed an agreement to build a new factory in Northwest China. Just 42 days later, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Volkswagen factory site in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was held.

Farm machine maker looks to greener pastures

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With one market near saturation, a new strategy takes effect.

For auto dealer, sun rises in the west

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Most auto dealers in China have been having a rough time over the past 18 months since the government took steps to rein in the number of vehicles cluttering the country's highways and byways, but China Grand Auto, which has the highest revenue of any auto dealership in the country, has continued to make big inroads, thanks to its sales in central and western China.

Wedding dresses tell tale of depressed trade

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The United States replaced Europe as China's largest export destination in the first half of this year, and analysts are concerned that trade with Europe will only worsen over the rest of the year.

Cautious optimism ahead

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June trade data bodes well for China growth

Auto sales still in the fast lane

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European brands in the limelight as market picks up in June.

Rich pickings in list business

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As a qualified chartered accountant in Shanghai in 1999, Rupert Hoogewerf was in a prime position to chart the growing number and wealth of China's new entrepreneurs.

Taking the high road to success

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Jebsen banks on quality of services to sustain long-term growth in China.

No longer just a cog

2012-07-06 12:27

Chinese spare parts companies are striking it big in the West, but face stiff competition in their homeland.

Coda aims high

2012-07-06 12:27

Coda Automotive Inc, a Los Angeles-based private company that designs, builds and sells electric vehicles, is building close ties with its Chinese partners to jointly develop EVs.

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Delphi gears up for the long haul

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Delphi Automotive PLC is looking to make further inroads in China, notwithstanding the recent cooling of the automobile market, and expects robust demand for its products to drive growth.

Da Vinci code to success

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Zhang Yue is more an artist than a businessman. He is no longer interested in making money, but in creating good work. His role model and inspiration is Leonardo da Vinci. In 24 years, the former art teacher has turned his small company of boilermakers into one of the world leaders in the energy-efficient building industry.

Green visions aim for blue sky

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It may seem like a pipedream, but for advocates of green buildings it is the ultimate goal: perpetually clear air in Beijing free of the pollution that often shrouds the sky.

Foreign market hopefuls make deluxe entrances

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For a chess board maker and a drycleaner, China holds shining prospects.