Island of virtual creativity

2015-08-14 08:57

Shanghai-based Gush Multimedia Arts intends to use the Isle of Man as a base to export its virtual cinema technology to Europe.

Seeds of success planted online

2015-08-14 08:57

Sweat is dripping off Qiao Xuebao as he walks through a maze of greenhouses that contain seedlings for household plants in five million pots.

Up, up and away for Hainan Airlines

2015-08-14 08:57

HNA Group, parent of Hainan Airlines, one of the largest Chinese airline companies, will increase investment in European mergers and acquisitions, group Chairman Chen Feng tells China Daily during an interview.

Rare earth mining firms slip into the red

2015-08-14 08:57

About 90 percent of China's rare earth mining companies are incurring losses as rare earth prices continue to plummet due to overcapacity and illegal mining, industry officials say.

Li signals stronger economic reform

2015-08-07 09:26

When Premier Li Keqiang greeted New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae in a Uygur-style room in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 22, he probably didn't expect the high-level bilateral talks to devolve into a question and answer session about China's economic reforms.

Road map points the way forward for proposed industrial cluster

2015-08-07 09:26

The formation of a fully integrated world-class manufacturing and business hub in North China has moved a step closer after the governments of the three main centers involved accepted an official road map for the union.

Quotable

2015-08-07 09:26

The government faces a dilemma on the issue of the renminbi exchange rate. It has to maintain the stability of the exchange rate, and at the same time it is promoting the currency's internationalization. The policy of pegging the yuan to the dollar, so as to maintain its stability, has actually come at a steep cost."

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New tactics for new solutions

2015-08-07 09:27

Reforms and innovation in economic growth models and systems for global economic coordination are needed to tackle the difficult challenges and problems facing the world's economy, experts from the G20 say.

Yuan still in play for SDR inclusion

2015-08-07 09:27

The International Monetary Fund said on Aug 5 that its review on the inclusion of the yuan in its basket of Special Drawing Rights reserve currency is "well underway" and that formal discussions will take place toward the end of the year.

All the way with shining Shenyang

2015-07-31 08:29

Tell any high-flying European business executive that he or she is about to be posted to the Far East, and the next question may well be: "Am I being sent to Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai or Tokyo?"

Quotable

2015-07-31 08:29

"The central bank is doing some of the quasi-fiscal jobs by boosting capital in the policy lenders. Local governments are finding it hard to keep spending, and the central bank is providing funds to the policy banks to make up the gaps."

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2015-07-31 08:29

Ties turning to a golden chapter

2015-07-31 08:29

Investment and trade between China and the United Kingdom is entering a golden age, a top Chinese finance official based in London says.

Real estate project builds controversy

2015-07-31 08:29

Chinese property giant Dalian Wanda is at the center of a fiery public and political debate in Spain over its plans to demolish an iconic building in central Madrid.

Chinese firms see huge potential in property market

2015-07-31 08:29

China Zhong Jin Yin Di City Development, a state-owned real estate company, plans to explore the Russian property market, which it believes has huge potential and can deliver a high return on investment.

SOE reform to open door to foreign capital

2015-07-31 08:29

China has been pressing ahead with plans to expand mixed ownership of state-owned enterprises to boost economic efficiency. This is expected to produce unprecedented opportunities for foreign companies.

Global drive helps recruiters thrive

2015-07-24 08:09

China's economic slowdown may have caused concern among some multinational companies, resulting in staff cutbacks, but for those in the recruitment industry, an increase in local clients is proving to be a welcome surprise.

Winning the talent war

2015-07-24 08:09

China should use professional recruiters to help attract and retain international talent, according to an expert.

Quotable

2015-07-24 08:09

Although iron and steel prices have fallen, China's total consumption of iron and steel is still large, with demand for iron products still reasonable due to the ongoing industrialization and urbanization."