Business
Volkswagen in talks to develop new car
2011-01-21 15:42
Volkswagen AG, the second-largest foreign automaker in China, is in talks with its local partners to develop a new car, specifically for Chinese consumers.
Chinese lenders chart plans to expand European footprint
2011-01-21 15:42
Chinese lenders are gearing up to cash in on the immense opportunities appearing in Europe as more domestic companies spread their wings on the continent.
Port for the world
2011-01-21 15:42
Last July, Dalian's famed harbor view was engulfed in fire and covered in black oil and smoke.
Attracted to a beacon of lifestyle
2011-01-21 15:42
Dalian's seashell museum is built on a hill, rising like a fairytale castle sparkling with golden lights into the night sky. When the castle's gates open, many people will probably expect a handsome prince to ride through with his royal carriage.
Non-financial ODI to EU increases 297%
2011-01-21 14:54
China's outbound direct investment (ODI) in the non-financial sector hit $59 billion (43.85 billion euros) last year, up 36.3 percent year-on-year, statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce on Jan 18 showed.
Tea Time
2011-01-21 12:49
Chinese green tea is still waiting to be fully appreciated in overseas markets
Stamping personality on a home
2011-01-21 11:03
Having a walk-in closet at home like Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton is no longer a dream for Chinese women.
Developing a taste for the high life
2011-01-21 11:00
Is it possible to devise a high-end office tower that integrates energy-saving elements with tasteful furnishings and finely honed durable material?
Tackling a new financial reality
2011-01-21 10:53
Global leaders to converge in Davos next week to discuss state of the economy.
Economic growth gathers momentum
2011-01-21 10:48
China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year last year.
Ports need to work together 'as a team'
2011-01-14 11:41
For ports in the Chinese mainland, it was a volume growth story till the 1990s and the 2000s. Now, they are entering a more mature phase when growth is more built out among mid-size ports and where leading mainland ports have "taken back" cargo from Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.
Sea Change
2011-01-14 11:32
The Asian port scene has transformed rapidly in recent years, with Chinese mainland ports staking their claims.
AdS move with the times
2011-01-14 11:13
Major brands invest in mobile television to tap into China’s huge commuter market.
A tale of the necktie city
2011-01-14 11:08
Shengzhou, a city in East China's Zhejiang province, produces about 60 percent of the world's neckties and 90 percent of those destined for the domestic market.
Old style returns to resounding success
2011-01-14 10:55
Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, many old fashion products are finding favor again in the fashion capitals of Europe and Shanghai.
China's foreign exchange reserves hit record high
2011-01-14 10:54
China's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $2.85 trillion (2.2 trillion euros) by the end of last year, an 18.7 percent increase year-on-year, sparking concerns about the country's already excessive liquidity, analysts say.
Rising demand fuels EU imports
2011-01-14 10:49
China's imports from the European Union surged 31.9 percent to 129.7 billion euros in 2010 thanks to rising demand in the world's second largest economy.
Asian giants can 'work as one'
2011-01-14 10:49
China and India have the potential to become economic giants if they work together.
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search
China's CO2 emissions overestimated
Experts: Give children a greener education
Carbon emissions targeted by British-Chinese joint efforts
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