Comment
Firms that help changing China are welcome
2016-02-05 08:06
Although official data shows that last year foreign investment in China kept growing, the growth has been slowing as the country's economy experiences pressure.
Moving toward the ideal gender ratio
2016-02-05 08:06
At the end of 2015, the Chinese mainland's population reached 1.37 billion, of which 704.14 million were males and 670.48 million females, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This means tens of millions of men may not be able to get married.
Spanish language gaining ground in China
2016-02-05 08:06
The language of Miguel de Cervantes and Antonio Machado - Spanish - is growing in popularity in China.
Renminbi can stave off currency attacks
2016-02-05 08:06
Billionaire hedge fund manager George Soros made news at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This year, he declared an "open currency war", saying he was short selling Asian currencies, including the renminbi.
Accelerate agricultural supply-side reform
2016-02-05 08:06
Supply-side reform is the main theme of the No. 1 Central Document on agriculture this year. President Xi Jinping has reiterated that we should properly expand total demand, enhance structural reform of the supply side, increase the quality and efficiency of the supply system and strengthen sustainable economic growth impetus.
Indications point to yuan fluctuation
2016-01-29 07:50
At the beginning of 2015, no one would have expected the renminbi's exchange rate to become key to China's macroeconomics. Before August, the renminbi's exchange rate changed gradually, appreciating by about 2 percent every year, and its volatility was around 2.5 percent.
Davos doubters won over by China
2016-01-29 07:50
For years, China's economy has been center stage at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This year's gathering from Jan 20 to 23 was no exception.
End of an era, and this time it's personal
2016-01-29 07:50
The early model was a pig to drive, had suspension that would break every bone in your body if you weren't careful, eschewed such fancy gizmos as heaters and radios, but would go anywhere and take whatever punishment you could throw at it.
Embracing age of supply-side reform
2016-01-29 07:50
The Chinese government, long used to demand-side management, is now trying to change its role and is putting more of its energies into supply-side reform.
Reducing waste can boost food security
2016-01-29 07:50
During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), China intends to pursue a new development mode that is "higher in quality, more efficient, fairer, and more sustainable". Agriculture will be fundamental to this, given its significance to food and environmental security.
Hollywood story is hard to emulate elsewhere
2016-01-29 07:50
At first glance, China's latest Hollywood deal - Wanda Group's purchase of Legendary Entertainment - is a hardware-software match made in box-office heaven.
Acquisition bandwagon continues to roll
2016-01-22 08:38
Despite 2016 starting with a continuation of relatively negative economic news, it is surprising that reports of Chinese company takeovers of totemic international companies and their brands have received so little media coverage in the West.
Swiss offer lessons in soft power
2016-01-22 08:38
Once a year, politicians, business gurus, journalists and celebrities from across the world gather at the annual "thought fair" in Davos, Switzerland. This year's annual winter meeting of the World Economic Forum was being held in Davos from Jan 20 to 23.
Losing the stars who rocked my world
2016-01-22 08:38
It's an adage in the United Kingdom that when policemen start looking younger than you, it's time to check your pension arrangements.
High-quality foreign capital still needed
2016-01-22 08:38
China's achievement in absorbing foreign investment since it introduced its reform and opening-up policy is obvious around the world. The use of this capital has promoted progress in all areas of society.
Govt needs to give the market policy incentives
2016-01-22 08:38
Under the economic new normal, China's government is under bigger financial pressure. The limited financial capacity of the government can be used to cover only essential costs such as salaries, education, municipal operations, water, electricity and heating systems.
Doomsayers missing the big picture
2016-01-22 08:38
When the business cycle is low, or relatively low, every year begins with people forecasting an even gloomier future. So as long as this economy's transition continues, there will be plenty of China watchers predicting imminent financial crisis, or at least a financial crisis with the country as a main player.
Meeting the economic challenges of the year
2016-01-22 08:38
The Chinese authorities need to address three fundamental economic and governance issues this year.
China slowing, but its impact growing
2016-01-15 07:42
China's emergence in the global economy since the mid-1990s has affected the rest of the world in increasingly important ways.
China, UK can do much more together
2016-01-15 07:42
A combination of British R&D, technology and innovation, expanding overseas Chinese investment, and financial expertise in London is enabling transcontinental bridge building as part of an overall China-UK joint development strategy.
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search
Challenging times forecast as growth falls
IMF: China has pivotal role in 2016 economy
Snapshots
European Edition
