Theme parks add quality to scale for success

2016-02-05 08:07

Although the 350-yuan admission ticket to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is 80 percent higher than the average 200-yuan tickets for theme parks in China, the destination tops the must-visit list of many Chinese families.

Beijing theme park adds flavor to the Year of the Monkey

2016-02-05 08:07

Journey to the West, the Chinese classical novel whose main character Monkey King is legendary, started in ancient China as an oral tradition, told between families. Then, it was written down and became one of the five greatest books of Chinese literature. Based on them, operas and stage plays followed. In the modern era, animated series and toys joined them.

Green energy 'needs right technology'

2016-02-05 08:07

China's commitment to building green energy generating capacity is real, but it needs the support of technologically mature economies to make sure that it invests in the right projects and that the most advanced solutions are rolled out, a leading UK industrial expert says.

Carbon trading 'is right option'

2016-02-05 08:07

Economic incentives are important to tackling China's serious environmental issues, according to British energy policy adviser Neil Hirst.

Shipping giant wants more of Mediterranean

2016-02-05 08:07

Fresh from success in securing control of the Piraeus Port Authority SA in Greece, Chinese shipping giant Cosco is also bidding to run the port of Limassol on the divided island of Cyprus in a bid to extend its reach in the Mediterranean Sea.

DJI, Lufthansa to co-develop drone tech

2016-02-05 08:07

Drone maker DJI Technology has agreed to a deal with Germany's Lufthansa Group to jointly develop products that can conduct inspections on giant machines such as jumbo jets and wind turbines.

CEO's own kids inspire his business

2016-02-05 08:07

Xu Weihong, a company CEO, says he draws from his role as a father when he goes about building connections with customers and making decisions on the company's future development.

Trio find recipe to export from France to China

2016-02-05 08:07

Young Chinese entrepreneur Wang Renjie took a calculated risk when, only in his 20s, he gave up a steady job in 2014 to start his own oyster export business in Paris with two French partners in their 40s.

Coffee empire built on shared values

2016-02-05 08:07

Seventeen years ago, when Starbucks Corp opened its first store in Beijing, the idea was pooh-poohed by many who said coffee did not stand a chance in a tea-drinking nation like China.

More benefits for Starbucks staff

2016-02-05 08:07

Starbucks will provide several new employee benefits in China, including housing subsidies and more leave without pay, the company announced on Jan 11 while celebrating its 2,000-store milestone in the country.

Quotable

2016-01-29 07:52

Encouraging policies on entrepreneurship are an important reason for the boom in startups."

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Shares hit 13-month low amid rush to sell

2016-01-29 07:52

Chinese stocks plunged to their lowest level in 13 months on Jan 28, fueling growing concerns over the country's capital market.

Economist: China's growth still envy of world

2016-01-29 07:52

China is definitely on track in terms of real GDP growth, says Jim O'Neill, commercial secretary to the British Treasury, who in 2001 coined the acronym BRIC, grouping Brazil, Russia, India and China as potential growth powerhouses. South Africa was added nine years later to make it BRICS.

Nuclear to power change in energy mix

2016-01-29 07:52

Last year's big-ticket developments in China's nuclear power industry signify two key themes: the country's inexorable shift toward clean energy, in line with its commitment to be a responsible, climate-conscious economic giant, and its determination to be a leading global nuclear player in the decades to come.

China pushes to reduce coal use

2016-01-29 07:52

Coal is going to make way for new energy in China through reforms in the 13th Five Year Plan (2016-20) as the country battles air pollution, experts say.

Nuclear power in a nutshell

2016-01-29 07:52

BMW finance chief aims to accelerate business

2016-01-29 07:52

Uwe Stadtler is man with a driving ambition. The CEO of BMW Automotive Finance (China) Co has a "personal target" to see the company finance one out of every two BMW cars in China within three years.

China helping fuel tech growth in Britain

2016-01-29 07:52

London's high-tech prowess is growing as the city and surrounding regions have become the top destination for Chinese investments, especially those aimed at the tech sector, British experts say.

Philips has clear vision for air purifier R&D in China

2016-01-29 07:52

Dutch electronics giant Philips plans to expand its research and development efforts to China, with Shanghai playing a major role in the multinational's global R&D network, especially in the innovation of its air purifier products for cars.