Cover Story
Time to bring down the market barriers
2011-07-01 10:48
Protectionism against China has been increasing in Europe even as it continues to reel from a sovereign debt crisis that is threatening to spread like a contagion.
Unfair trade wars
2011-07-01 10:32
The war of words as to whether China is overly protectionist will continue. But from today the government took a major step toward opening its markets to foreign companies
Chinese companies' difficulties 'ignored'
2011-07-01 10:32
Wu Jianfeng says he may stop exporting his company's ceramics products to Europe in the face of increasing protectionism.
Crying wolf about protectionism
2011-07-01 10:32
Ha-joon Chang, the influential economist and best-selling author, says the United States is guilty of hypocrisy in accusing China of being protectionist.
Party place
2011-06-24 11:04
Communist Party of China has navigated political and economic twists and turns over 90 years to reach its dominant position today
Feat of adaptability
2011-06-24 11:04
Few would have dared to predict the remarkable economic transformation China has undergone in the 30 or so years since Deng Xiaoping's reforms opened the country to the world in 1978.
CPC helps build confident nation
2011-06-24 11:04
Greater freedoms in people's personal and social lives most important accomplishment of the CPC
Performance gives mandate to Party
2011-06-24 10:52
The Communist Party of China today, with its membership of over 78 million, boasts the world's largest political party.
Stability drives success for leaders
2011-06-24 10:52
Link between reform, development and stable society key for country
Wheels of fortune
2011-06-17 11:13
Luxury carmakers are cashing in on the purchasing spree of China's young millionaires.
The brand sells itself in China
2011-06-17 11:13
Luxury car sales in China hit a new record in May. But if my recent attempt to enquire about buying a luxury convertible in Shanghai is any barometer, this explosive growth is more down to the brand's reputation than its local sales force.
Young rich bond with Aston Martin
2011-06-17 11:13
Iconic British brand making the right turns in booming luxury car market
Investment vehicle for the new rich
2011-06-17 11:01
Luxury vehicle sales continue on the fast lane this year, although growth of China's entire vehicle market has slowed down sharply from a blistering pace in 2010.
Super small is beautiful for SUVs
2011-06-17 11:01
Luxury brands must adopt green technologies to boost market share
The China Opening
2011-06-10 10:25
Financial sector reforms set to open up China’s capital markets for more foreign investment
Big ticket brands get ready for date with bourses
2011-06-10 10:25
Foreign companies such as soft-drinks giant Coca-Cola Co and Unilever Plc, the UK consumer brands conglomerate, may get the go ahead to list on the Chinese stock exchanges within the next few days
Foreign investment program makes positive progress
2011-06-10 10:10
Domestic financial markets have experienced rapid development in the eight years since the qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) program was introduced in China.
Looking at the big picture through mini-QFII
2011-06-10 10:10
It has been reported that the China Securities Regulatory Commission will be launching a mini qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) program this year.
China crucial for European firms
2011-06-03 10:51
While companies are finding success, they also face stricter regulations
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search
Carbon emissions targeted by British-Chinese joint efforts
China a magnet for firms to commercialize new tech
Electric cars energizing China
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