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Entrepreneur sees promise in Africa

2011-12-09 16:54

After graduation, He Liehui's ambition was to become a judge. But nagged by his father, he took a flight to Africa and his whole life changed thereafter.

Africa, the next frontier for Chinese firms

2011-12-09 16:49

Africa promises to be the major hunting ground for Chinese companies as they seek to build on the WTO gains over the next decade.

Greenfield projects are the best bet

2011-12-09 16:42

Chinese firms are establishing affiliates abroad at an accelerating pace

Building lasting relationships

2011-12-09 08:21

Chinese companies, such as Gree Electric Appliances, make sizable inroads in Brazilian markets.

Suspicions dampen inflows

2011-12-09 10:21

Lack of trust from us lawmakers, businesses prevents more overseas direct investment from China.

Phone maker tries to connect to US

2011-12-09 10:21

The smart phone industry is seeing an influx of Chinese phone makers, who are tapping into the global market.

Wheel turns full circle for Chinese firms

2011-12-09 08:20

Domestic companies make rapid strides on global stage

Dancing with the wolves

2011-12-09 08:20

When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) 10 years ago, automobile industry experts had forecast a dismal period for domestic companies like Great Wall Motor.

Lenovo ready for the big league

2011-12-09 08:20

Lenovo Group, the largest Chinese PC maker and the second-largest globally, was one of the first Chinese companies to enter the global market and compete with overseas brands. Liu Chuanzhi, the founder of Lenovo, admits that China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) fast-tracked Lenovo's internationalization process.

Investment is a two-way street

2011-12-09 08:21

Recent business deals between China and the EU have been successful but difficulties remain.

An expansion driven by mergers and chemicals

2011-12-09 08:21

It seems impossible that a start-up cleaning company, mainly engaged in producing chemicals to wash boilers and tea urns, becomes one of the top 500 companies in the world, but Ren Jianxin did it.

Role of WTO key to EU and China

2011-12-09 08:21

In the 10 years since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), its trade with the European Union (EU) has expanded enormously. The WTO has provided an important framework for this expansion, but today this role is being overshadowed by the crisis in the EU, which threatens repercussions globally as well as the economic relationship between Europe and China.

What a difference a decade makes

2011-12-09 10:21

When China joined the WTO in December 2001, volumes with many of its trading partners were only a fraction of what they are now. Other indicators, like foreign direct investment, overseas investment and companies in the global league have all soared, propelling China from the sixth-biggest economy in 2001 to the second-biggest last year

Steering a new course

2011-12-09 11:37

German automaker Daimler AG considers China its second home as it is the only other global market where it is present across the entire automobile spectrum.

Foreign CEOs believe good times can last

2011-12-09 11:32

Most of the foreign CEOs think the country is well placed to build on the growth of the past decade.

Changing the learning paradigm

2011-12-08 07:54

Foreign schools eager to set up partnerships with Chinese universities.

What they say

2011-12-09 08:10

Being a WTO member in the past 10 years, China had remarkable steps which are also new steps for all other countries and business partners Can we think about growth, stability and a sustainable world without China? You got the answer to the question, so let's take it as an opportunity. Alstom will continue to invest in China, for the future growth in China and international businesses outreach.

Foreign CEOs believe good times can last

2011-12-09 08:10

It is a good sign that the large billboards advertising Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd's housing loan service are still hanging at the busiest financial street in downtown Beijing.

Building lasting relationships

2011-12-09 08:21

Eric Zhang has a problem that most business people would give a limb for: he can't fill the orders fast enough.

China exceeds expectations

2011-12-09 08:21

The results achieved by China in the 10 years after it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 have been beyond its expectations, according to former WTO trade negotiator and former vice-minister of foreign trade and economic cooperation Tong Zhiguang.

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