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Safeguarding train technologies

2011-07-08 11:09

China is filing patent applications for its high-speed railway technologies abroad under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) to pave the way for tapping overseas markets, according to a senior railway official.

Teens look East to dress for less

2011-07-08 11:09

Europe's high schoolers are finding bargains for dream dresses on Chinese websites.

Uncorking the real(ty) value

2011-07-08 11:09

Foreign investors are betting big on property projects in second-and third-tier cities

Say hello to hi panda

2011-07-08 11:09

An unusual panda is the rising star in Europe's fashion circles

Not so creamy for milk farmers

2011-07-08 11:09

New quality standards to sound death knell for dairy communes

Warrior redux

2011-07-01 14:12

Xi'an's Lintong district helps terracotta army finds its way into people's homes

Powered by star attraction

2011-07-01 13:44

Mingyuan Garden is like many other residential communities in the northern suburb of Xi'an, capital of northwest Shaanxi province.

Green makeover

2011-07-01 13:36

Cleanup of Xi'an wasteland pays off for ancient city

Mechanization holds key to future

2011-07-01 13:29

Fireworks industry must reorient itself to stay afloat, say experts

Business briefs

2011-07-01 13:23

biz in brief

 The illuminator

2011-07-01 13:23

Fireworks boss wants to blaze trail in industry

Shining through

2011-07-01 13:17

Chinese fireworks overcome cloudy times, pin hopes on burgeoning domestic demand

European seasonings to flavor forex pie

2011-07-01 10:41

Chinese moves set to help EU nations reeling from sovereign debt crisis.

Foreign companies ready to fly solo

2011-07-01 10:41

Decades ago, foreign investors in China wracked their brains over an important question: Do I find a local partner or not?

Small firms with big problems

2011-07-01 10:41

Rapid rise in labor costs and soaring price of raw materials put businesses in a dilemma

Social security set to cover foreigners

2011-07-01 10:41

Foreign workers in China will soon be covered by the country's social security program, according to the Social Insurance Law, which takes effect from July 1.

First lady of world finance

2011-07-01 10:41

Emerging powers hope new IMF chief Christine Lagarde will make good on her pledges

Support and suggestions for Lagarde

2011-07-01 10:41

Despite the widespread call from emerging economies for their candidate to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the fund announced on June 28 that Christine Lagarde, the first woman named to the top IMF post, will start her five-year term from July 5.

Romance by the sea

2011-07-01 10:29

Dalian is regarded as one of the most livable cities in China.

Local brew serves up heady times

2011-06-24 14:04

Qingdao's iconic beer enjoyed beyond coastal city's shores

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