Healthy development diagnosis for TCM's future in Europe

2015-06-26 06:40

An application to sell a well-known Chinese cold and flu remedy in Britain has sent a positive signal for manufacturers of traditional Chinese medicine looking to enter European markets, but challenges remain, industry experts say.

Graying population gets green tinge

2015-06-26 06:40

Sun Xiaoman switched from studying education to medical care in a British university last year, one of the reasons being that she wants to ensure her parents receive better healthcare once she returns to China.

City aims to don its regal crown again

2015-06-26 06:40

Martin Hass has been to Shenyang many times, yet the German businessman says he still cannot arrive in the capital of Liaoning province without feeling a certain frisson.

Buongiorno Italia, hello China

2015-06-19 06:55

As Italy and China continue to work together in many fields, businesses say there is much more potential for bilateral trade and investment.

Foundation offers solid foundation for partnership

2015-06-19 06:55

The activities and business models of Italian companies in China have changed greatly over the years because of China's economic growth, resulting in more opportunities for both countries, says Cesare Romiti, founder of the Italy China Foundation.

For bank, Milan offers more than fashion

2015-06-19 06:55

The growing number of business connections between China and Italy has paved the way for Bank of China's rapid expansion in the country since 1992, when it established a presence.

Quotable

2015-06-19 06:55

The concept that fast income growth among workers will affect the country's economy is wrong. Higher incomes can expand consumption, drive economic growth and alleviate the pressure of the social security fund, which are tricky problems for China."

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2015-06-19 06:55

Low oil prices gas up Chinese buyers

2015-06-19 06:55

A new wave of Chinese outbound oil acquisitions is expected in the second half of 2015 as well-financed Chinese firms take advantage of struggling companies while oil prices remain low globally, industry insiders say.

Once again a high-volume business

2015-06-19 06:55

Watching a live concert may no longer be considered a luxury, but sitting in your living room and enjoying concert-quality sound is, as high-fidelity speakers can cost a fortune.

Global role for UnionPay on the cards

2015-06-19 06:55

China UnionPay is forging partnerships with local companies in Europe to take on tough rivals Visa, Mastercard, and in the process recruit European customers.

The long and winding road to success

2015-06-19 06:55

Jean Liu, president of the country's largest car-hailing company, was celebrating her 37th birthday on the day China Daily interviewed her. Liu's office could barely fit four people at a time, roughly the same capacity as a regular Beijing cab.

Global ambitions of a technology giant

2015-06-19 06:55

The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei says it aims to be among the top three information and communication technology manufacturers in Europe within 10 years.

Give us the skills and we will finish the job

2015-06-12 06:41

A small step taken now may eventually turn into a giant step forward for a country that has just started to industrialize.

Locals head to top as project builds their careers

2015-06-12 06:41

China Road and Bridge Corp says it will move as many Kenyans as possible into managerial or senior-level positions during construction of the standard-gauge railway from Mombasa to Nairobi.

Train of thought leads to change of direction

2015-06-12 06:41

A couple of years ago Wilfred Githuka Gachugi, a student at Kenyatta University in Kenya, took a high-speed train in China for the first time. As he was being whisked the 1,000 kilometers from Guangzhou to Wuhan it occurred to him that it would be great if Kenya had good train service.

Quotable

2015-06-12 06:41

"It was a very big and positive change when China agreed to publish the negative list. So now the key will be to make this list as small as possible."

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2015-06-12 06:41

Expo Special: Milan expo important platform for APP-China

2015-06-12 06:41

APP-China, the Chinese branch of Asia Pulp and Paper Co Ltd, is one of the global partners of the China Pavilion at the ongoing Expo Milano 2015 and also its exclusive provider of paper products.

Firms pin hopes on winds of change

2015-06-12 06:41

China's economic slowdown is significantly affecting the performance of European business in China, according to a survey, but it says that more than half the respondents are optimistic about their prospects in the country.