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Taicang Special: Taicang tops for German investment

2012-04-13 11:04

The average Chinese person would probably need a moment to find Taicang on a map, so it is hard to believe that the county is already a household name in the German business community.

Taicang Special: County sheds farming past, looks to future

2012-04-13 11:03

As its name suggests, Taicang, Chinese for "grand granary", is a county grounded in China's traditional agricultural past, but leaders hope it will become synonymous with the nation's future as it expands its transportation infrastructure and modern industries.

Suzhou Special: Fabled city of water, creativity and culture

2012-04-13 10:59

For more than 2,500 years water has nurtured the historic city of Suzhou, a paradise of quiet, graceful waterways and neighborhoods with well-designed gardens and ancient houses.

Suzhou Special:Suzhou: Blending the ancient and modern

2012-04-13 10:55

Book by Scottish writer David Ferguson explores a city millennia old, yet still vibrant

China's next top scout

2012-04-06 08:44

More headhunting companies are coming to the fore in finding candidates for domestic firms.

Flight or fight?

2012-04-06 14:25

Recruiter says Chinese office workers need to be more patient.

Echoes of LinkedIn vie for China

2012-04-06 14:25

Professional social network sites get creative to attract Chinese users.

Chongqing the money king

2012-04-06 08:44

In the western metropolis, cash generates cash.

Towering ambition

2012-04-06 14:25

Attracting talent remains major challenge for megacity.

Two giants that go hand in hand

2012-04-06 07:53

Innovation, strong support from govt form major draws.

Small businesses hit by UK visa policy

2012-04-06 14:25

Chinese students complain they will be forced out of Britain by new rules.

City eyes big slice of yuan business

2012-04-06 14:25

Financial district in London plans to use synergies, rich history to woo Chinese customers.

Italian agency stepping up IPR checks

2012-04-06 14:25

China, italy team up to safeguard rights, prevent counterfeiting.

For investment seer, the future is food

2012-04-06 14:25

A man who has seen China's vast expanses up close believes there is money to be made in agriculture.

IN BRIEF

2012-04-06 07:53

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Quotable

2012-04-06 07:53

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Safety is specialty

2012-03-30 09:09

More high-end supermarkets are popping up in China in light of recent food scandals.

Five tips for wannabes of the boutique supermarket business

2012-03-30 13:54

The increasing demand by affluent Chinese for quality food and beverages has painted a rosy future for the boutique supermarket business that has yet to share a big pie in the market.

Changing tunes

2012-03-30 09:09

Musical instrument makers look for a place under the sun with diverse strategies.

Music to their ears

2012-03-30 07:38

Piano makers are tuning into Chinese market with customized options.

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