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Raise a toast to Portuguese, Italian wines

2011-04-01 10:56

Wine consumption in China is growing with record sales and output, despite stiff competition among brands for market share.

Cheese makers look for an even spread

2011-04-01 10:56

European specialty cheese makers are looking to make inroads in what has proved so far a traditionally difficult Chinese market.

Challengingthe famed white spirits

2011-04-01 10:56

Rice wine is an integral part of Chinese cuisine, but if Lithuanian Vodka maker Stumbras has anything to do with it, rice wine will soon make way for grain alcohol.

Scotch meat for worthy connoisseurs

2011-04-01 10:56

Scotland is looking to make inroads in the natural meat market by boosting sale of meat products in China's high-end market.

French connection

2011-04-01 10:56

The producer of China's "national liquor" is gearing up to expand overseas with the help of a French cognac house, amid worries over its escalating price and limited supply at home.

Chinese goods set to move up the value chain

2011-04-01 10:56

China's exports will shift from a goods-driven to a value-added model in the coming years, European analysts say.

Chinese auto industry a 'weak giant'

2011-04-01 10:56

Congestion happens not only on roads, but also apparently in China's auto industry.

Train maker on track for expansion into Europe

2011-04-01 10:56

China's largest train manufacturer is set for large-scale expansion into Europe.

Generation gaps

2011-04-01 10:56

Zhejiang's first generation of entrepreneurs search for their successors

Daughter, son try to fill dad's shoes

2011-04-01 10:56

Daughter and son are beginning to take over the family business of making shoes.

Transition blues for aging entrepreneurs

2011-04-01 10:56

Younger generation refusing to inherit family enterprises in China as they want to strike own path

Stepping on to success

2011-04-01 10:53

Sports shoes makers in Sportswear hub gear up for European market.

'They just don't have enough resources'

2011-04-01 10:39

For the past two months, Ma Rui has been preoccupied with finding a kindergarten - any kindergarten - for her son, who will soon turn 3.

Business briefs

2011-04-01 10:39

Business briefs

No child's play

2011-04-01 10:29

Chinese parents face limited places for children at increasingly popular Western kindergartens.

Aiming for blue skies

2011-03-25 13:18

Huang Ming makes green energy strides with solar water heaters

Rise and shine

2011-03-25 13:08

The Chinese solar energy industry is heating up following recent setbacks in the nuclear sector

Specialty brewers tap into Chinese cities

2011-03-25 10:59

Appreciation of beer creates a niche for those who make dedicated drinks

IN BRIEF

2011-03-25 10:49

Biz News in Brief

China looks West as Japan cuts production

2011-03-25 10:42

China will need to source a wide range of products from Europe and the United States to make up for the shortage stemming from the natural disasters in Japan, businesses and experts say.

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