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Convertible currency on the cards by 2020
2010-12-31 10:28
The yuan is likely to be fully convertible and on the way to being one of the world's major currencies by 2020.
Surfing is waiting for its break
2010-12-24 10:38
Surf's not always up but is getting there as Sanya tries to ride the wave.
Green paradise for golfers
2010-12-24 10:36
Hank Haney is hoping to lure aspiring professional players to train at his academy in the world's first 'golf city' on hainan.
Yachts up on Hainan
2010-12-24 10:27
Millionaire coal-mine owners bearing bags of cash were among the guests at the 1st Hainan International Boat Show this month, part of a broader plan to brand the island as a luxury destination for yacht owners and the international jet set.
Hainan reinventing self as int'l luxury resort
2010-12-24 10:14
"China's Hawaii" aims to compete with regional top draws like Bali, Phuket and Boracay.
Chinese banks set to make their mark globally
2010-12-17 13:20
Chinese banks have long gone unnoticed abroad but the global financial crisis has now positioned them to play a major role in changing the sector, says, Xu Jinlei the managing director of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) London.
European lenders mull next China moves
2010-12-17 12:36
European banks are expanding their presence rapidly in China, but the road has not been easy.
Opportunities only 'a question of time'
2010-12-17 10:21
Relaxed policies that enable entry of more foreign players needed
European banks back on track in China
2010-12-17 10:19
As China becomes more international, European lenders are also working hard to be a part of growth story
Time to enhance nation's grip on frontier technologies
2010-12-10 13:22
The nation has leapt ahead in some important frontier technologies in such sectors as biology, information industry, material technology, manned space flights and superfast trains.
China has a long way to go
2010-12-10 13:21
Traditionally, China has been labeled as a country good at imitation and manufacturing, rather than technology.
High tech
2010-12-10 11:13
It will not be long before China has its own Microsoft and becomes a global technology leader, John Deng believes.
Cutting edge of 4G standard
2010-12-10 11:10
A major area in which China has played a leading role has been in the development of 4G, the new mobile phone network standard. 4G will allow higher quality and faster speed video and television pictures to be sent via mobile devices.
Tech titan
2010-12-10 10:31
Chinese companies' unprecedented spending in R&D in recent years is bringing major results.
'Europe needs stimulus from China’
2010-12-03 15:02
China is essential to help Europe deal with the economic crisis, Matthew Baldwin says.
2020 strategy and 5-year plan
2010-12-03 14:21
Europe will be amply rewarded if it makes a headstart on cooperating with China's innovation blueprint.
Chinese consumers aid European economy
2010-12-03 14:17
Chinese consumers can help European economies with recovery.
China fueling European recovery
2010-12-03 11:42
As the Chinese economy powers ahead, Potential for growth in trade and investment with Europe gives rise to optimism on the continent
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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