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Growing influence

2013-04-05 09:15

Multinational firms push Micro Blog marketing strategies to drive sales, growth in China.

Ringing up sales

2013-04-05 09:15

Though foreign companies are still fine-tuning their micro blog strategies, domestic companies have edged ahead in China and made considerable gains with their prime-mover advantage.

A to Z of micro blog marketing

2013-04-05 09:15

While foreign companies are busy using micro blogs to promote their business, others have made a business out of them.

Uncorking the full potential

2013-04-05 09:15

Strategic use of micro blogs can help companies achieve marketing success

Making sense of micro blog business

2013-04-05 09:15

Marketing promotions by global companies have intensified with the rapid rise of micro blogs and the decline of discussion boards. With their huge number of users, these online platforms have not only changed the way that multinational companies share information in China, but also reshaped an entire generation.

Open for business

2013-03-29 08:28

Liu Yagan is someone who can rightly claim to have had a significant impact on the African banking sector.

More opportunities in growing market

2013-03-29 08:28

African banks represent a better growth opportunity than European and US banks, according to a China bank chief.

Africa's biggest bank upbeat

2013-03-29 08:28

Ben Kruger, joint group chief executive of Standard Bank, is unperturbed about deepening the financial relationship with Chinese bank ICBC.

It pays to be more than duly diligent

2013-03-29 08:28

Africa's abundant natural resources and market potential have prompted accelerated direct investment from China, and the continent has become one of the country's most important destinations for overseas investment.

Resources locomotive needs fuel from banks

2013-03-29 08:28

Emerging markets are an important part of overseas development of China's financial institutions

President's first trip takes in Russia, Africa

2013-03-22 09:02

A bow to tradition and an acknowledgement of economics in Xi's foreign itinerary.

New premier sets out strategic blueprint

2013-03-22 09:02

Premier Li Keqiang outlined the top three tasks of the new government over the next five years, and vowed to push forward reforms and the rule of law, at his media debut in his new position on March 17.

Li's quotes

2013-03-22 09:02

"However deep the water may be, we will wade into it because we have no alternative."

Leaders aim to work for a stable world

2013-03-22 09:02

Premier Li Keqiang on March 17 said China is committed to world peace and stability, amid speculation that a stronger China might become more assertive.

Pollution will be tackled with an iron fist: Li

2013-03-22 09:02

Premier Li Keqiang vowed on March 17 to use an "iron fist" to tackle China's pollution and food safety problems.

Europe looks forward to new era

2013-03-22 09:02

Rebalancing and strengthening China's ties with Europe should continue to be a top priority for the new leadership in China, several leading European experts say.

Former PM's China vision

2013-03-22 09:02

China has a crucial role to play in resolving the current economic downturn in Europe and it is important for both sides to have a common vision for the future, says Michel Rocard, former prime minister of France.

New challenges for new leaders

2013-03-22 09:02

How can China realize "the Chinese dream" which President Xi Jinping called "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation?" With the formation of China's new government, led by Xi and Premier Li Keqiang, it is appropriate to describe this grand vision and to set forth the challenges that must be met.

The future is in their hands

2013-03-22 09:02

Xi Jinping's first official trip after being elected Party chief could turn out to be a good indicator of his policy focus.

Xi's mission to put the West at ease

2013-03-22 09:02

The insight of the Greek historian Thucydides on the Peloponnesian conflict is often quoted in reference to the relations between China and the West: "Athens' rise and the alarm it inspired in Lacedaemon made war inevitable."

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