Business
Swiss free-trade deal comes into force
2014-07-04 08:11
The free trade agreement signed between Switzerland and China last July came into effect on July 1, giving a strong push for bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries.
Visa rules seen as deterrent
2014-06-27 07:32
For China to attract top talent from overseas, it must provide a more friendly migration policy, the director of a think tank says.
'Scattered rules' hinder talent quest
2014-06-27 07:32
Lagging legislation and poor implementation of scattered immigration policies has slowed China's efforts to recruit foreign talent, experts say.
Call for more incentives for migrants
2014-06-27 07:32
Greater care for the well-being of immigrants would help China attract more high-level talent, migration experts say.
Evolving policy and law on migration
2014-06-27 07:32
1980 The Nationality Law of The People's Republic of China allowed foreign nationals or stateless people to apply for Chinese citizenship or have it restored.
Quotable
2014-06-27 07:33
"China's appetite for 3-D printing technology has surged since last year. This increasing demand means it has the potential to become the world's leader within 3-5 years, by turnover."
Chengdu Report: Chengdu: China's most livable city
2014-06-27 07:33
A bride wearing a long, delicate wedding dress is shooting wedding photos with her husband in a lavender field at the Provence International Lavender Manor, in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Words gain international wings
2014-06-27 07:33
Competitive labor costs in China attracted a publishing services business in Huddersfield, northern England, to relocate a large part of its business to Beijing 15 years ago.
Minnow flourishes in Chinese waters
2014-06-27 07:33
Venturing into China can be a daunting proposition for a small or medium-sized business. A British semiconductor designer faced the challenge head on six years ago, and its move has transformed the company.
The highest hurdle of them all
2014-06-27 07:33
Chinese President Xi Jinping was given a valuable gift by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov when they met in Beijing in May.
Two cities become clearing houses
2014-06-27 07:33
The central banks of Germany and Britain have appointed two major Chinese banks as the first to offer yuan currency clearing in London and Frankfurt.
Healthcare's next frontier
2014-06-20 08:05
Shortly after the outbreak of H7N9 avian flu in China in 2013, two of the country's biotechnology companies were quick to develop vaccines, put them through clinical trials and apply to get them on the market.
Quotable
2014-06-20 08:06
"Smart solutions, which enhance the lighting experiences of users at home, or in offices and other public places, will be the next big trend for the LED industry."
Chengdu Report: Airport upgraded for visitor influx
2014-06-20 08:06
Travelers at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can enjoy Mapo tofu and have a shower before they board their flight as part of the improved services at the airport's restored international terminal.
Green bonds take on a Chinese tinge
2014-06-20 08:09
The International Finance Corporation has issued the first ever yuan-denominated green bond in London, setting a new trend on the back of growing offshore yuan activities in the city.
Investment firm targets top-end luxury
2014-06-20 08:09
The head of one of China's top investment firms says he has seen a surge in investment activity by local companies in Europe, especially targeted at the luxury brand and technology sectors.
Robot sales shift to higher gear as labor force wanes
2014-06-20 08:09
Robotics companies are expected to triple sales in China to around 110,000 sets by 2020 as more Chinese manufacturers embrace the high-end growth path, a senior industry official said on June 17.
Growth concerns rise for Alibaba
2014-06-20 08:09
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, China's e-commerce conglomerate, disclosed in an updated filing on June 18 that quarterly revenue growth slipped to its slowest pace in six years, amid concerns that the development may cast a shadow on its highly anticipated initial public offering in the United States.
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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