Business
Flame of passion continues to burn
2014-08-15 09:23
Consultancy well anchored in city, and no sign of the seven-year itch
Consul's two-way message on ties
2014-08-15 05:45
Sergio Maffettone is a man who wears two hats. Officially, as Italian consul-general in Chongqing, his ultimate master is the Italian foreign ministry in Rome. But, very unofficially, he sees himself as a spokesman and advocate for the city in western China.
Brainstorming with Branson
2014-08-15 05:45
An influential group of business leaders from China say they are planning to set up a college in the country to cultivate talent able to better tackle future public initiatives and charitable activities.
China helps drive growth of UK car industry
2014-08-15 05:45
Coventry holds a special status in the country's automotive industry.
Country's grain imports grow strongly
2014-08-15 05:45
China has increased the flexibility of its grain imports by purchasing more cereals from the global markets at cheaper prices to ensure sufficient domestic stocks, prevent unexpected supply risks and ensure long-term food security.
China's demand for overseas crude to expand
2014-08-15 05:45
China's dependency on foreign crude will continue to increase this year despite the ongoing strife in major oil-producing nations like Iraq, a leading industry think tank said on Aug 12.
China set to make its mark in Milan
2014-08-15 05:45
Italy will feel the growing clout of China during the Milan World Expo 2015 as it welcomes a large number of Chinese visitors, as well as Chinese companies and cultural representatives looking to continue the success of the record-setting Expo Shanghai 2010.
Sell-off bodes well for sales
2014-08-08 09:43
Govt's mass sale of official cars means bonanza for dealers, rental firms
Rental firms sit back and enjoy the ride
2014-08-08 09:43
Leasing companies say customers are lining up as officials are ordered to get rid of cars
Bicycle makers keep healthy pace
2014-08-08 09:43
Despite hilly terrain, Chinese manufacturers say renewed domestic interest in cycling keeps them optimistic
Cycle shops have to pedal harder to beat the competition
2014-08-08 09:43
Kevin Lee runs a retail bicycle shop on Nantou Street, a quiet, narrow street surrounded by residential buildings in the densely populated Nanshan district of Shenzhen.
Quotable
2014-08-08 07:17
"Railway construction investment is a practical way of supporting the job market and has an immediate impact in supporting the country's growth."
Firms willing to pay for CBD locations
2014-08-08 07:17
Office space in core areas of China's big cities is getting more expensive. But instead of walking away, companies are paying up, topping expectations in China's commercial property sector in an overall weak real estate market.
Swarovski has crystal-clear vision for Chinese market
2014-08-08 07:17
Austrian crystal brand Swarovski's success in China is symbolic of a trend of female liberation in the country, observes Nadja Swarovski, fifth-generation heir to the business.
Pressure builds on big carmakers
2014-08-08 07:17
Experts have urged foreign companies to comply with China's antitrust laws amid a slew of investigations, with more in the pipeline.
Protectionist forces get stronger
2014-08-08 07:17
Trade investigations involving Chinese exports increased in the first half of this year, even as exports of the world's largest merchandise trader lost steam.
City dwellers live a modern rural dream in Guizhou
2014-08-08 07:17
At first glance, the narrow, long-winding dirt road that leads to Chashan village looks no different from anywhere else in rural China.
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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