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Growth of local players a positive sign 

2011-04-29 11:49

Turnaround of Chinese companies reflects a changing market that becomes more competitive.

The Chinese recipe

2011-04-29 11:44

Largest homegrown cosmetics firm keen to grab bigger share from foreign giants.

Producers justify price increases

2011-04-29 11:39

Rising oil, production costs are major reasons behind companies' pricing move

Head on

2011-04-29 11:36

Chinese household care goods producers eye big cities, once stronghold of multinational players

Business briefs

2011-04-29 10:52

Forex pie should have European 'seasonings'

2011-04-29 10:52

Calls are growing louder for China to reduce its reliance on US Treasury bonds, diversify investments.

Companies expected to boost overseas investment

2011-04-29 10:52

Almost 90 percent of domestic companies involved in international trade plan to increase overseas investment, a survey reveals.

Adidas fashions a new front

2011-04-29 10:52

Adidas AG has turned to fashion as its trump card to woo young, cash-rich consumers.

China: The next lap of luxury

2011-04-29 10:52

European luxury goods companies may target China as they seek to minimize the impact of the Japanese earthquake on their businesses.

Carving out a spot

2011-04-29 10:52

Chinese caviar making a presence in EU as supplies from Caspian Sea dwindle.

Urban breathing space

2011-04-22 14:59

City park at heart of Changchun positions itself as top tourism attraction

German in the house

2011-04-22 14:53

When German auto veteran Kueck Herbert first came to Changchun 11 years ago, he never expected to stay for good.

On a roll

2011-04-22 14:48

Auto hub Changchun also sets its sight on taking lead in railway sector

Going global: Missteps and opportunities

2011-04-22 14:36

Chinese businesses are flushed with liquidity and eyeing potential foreign targets whose valuations are in many cases lower compared to their pre-crisis levels.

Overseas trademarks a hot item

2011-04-22 14:20

More and more Chinese apparel enterprises are looking to register their trademarks overseas to boost their image and sales at home

No let-up in monetary policy tightening

2011-04-22 10:03

China will continue to tighten its monetary policy to check inflation in the second quarter of this year, economists say.

Over-tightening may dent future economic growth

2011-04-22 10:03

China's GDP grew 9.7 percent in the first quarter while inflation jumped to a 32-month high of 5.4 percent in March.

Mixed views over yuan IPO influence

2011-04-22 10:03

Billionaire Li Ka-shing's Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust raised 10.48 billion yuan (1.1 billion euros) in Hong Kong in the first yuan-denominated initial public offering outside the mainland.

Wuhan woos Europe with Dutch realty project

2011-04-22 10:03

Netherlands-based property developer Redevco, believes that it more clearly defines its flagship project in Wuhan.

Hot expansion

2011-04-22 10:03

China's largest electronic goods retailer grew from one small store selling air conditioners

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