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Riding the rails in Shanghai

2011-04-15 12:40

Shanghai's subway network has been expanding at break-neck speed.

Head underground to see the vibrant Beijing

2011-04-15 12:35

In a city of 20 million, the metro system is the main people mover. a subway ride offers a sneak peak of the diversed culture

Enter the people movers

2011-04-15 12:30

China's growing urban congestion has prompted plans for newer and longer metro lines to ease the crowded roads

NGO in uphill battle of stigmas

2011-04-15 11:50

Deep blue finds it hard to get enough funding and condoms to educate people about sex

IN BRIEF

2011-04-15 11:25

Business in Brief

Hungary's china hand

2011-04-15 11:24

Rise of china is an inevitable historical process, says ambassador

Nation reports 1st deficit in 7 years

2011-04-15 11:24

China reported its first quarterly trade deficit in seven years, although bilateral trade with the European Union (EU) registered a surplus.

Rising fuel costs set to spark green run

2011-04-15 11:24

Some Western carmakers say the latest fuel price hikes will not affect their sales in China significantly.

Different impact of price hikes

2011-04-15 11:24

Rising fuel prices will have a larger impact on local businesses as well as create merger and acquisition opportunities for Western multinationals.

Chinese buyers turn to Europe

2011-04-15 11:24

Tightening realty rules at home could prompt investors to buy homes abroad.

German conglomerate expands footprint in China

2011-04-15 11:24

Leading German industrial materials supplier ThyssenKrupp AG has held its first board meeting outside Germany in a sign of the growing importance of the Chinese market.

Chinese companies tout quality of condoms

2011-04-15 11:17

Major Chinese enterprises are quickly gaining a larger foothold in exports of condoms.

Reaching out

2011-04-15 11:11

Condom makers are stepping up their presence in smaller cities to boost sales

Reaching out

2011-04-14 14:13

Condom makers are enlarging their presence in smaller cities to boost sales.

Chinese firms keen on Western markets

2011-04-08 11:51

Homegrown agricultural machinery manufacturers flex their muscle in European countries.

Business briefs

2011-04-08 11:51

biz in brief

Better future for Chinese farmers 

2011-04-08 11:14

Raising agricultural production and rural incomes requires easier transfer of land and equitable public services.

Machine Made

2011-04-08 11:08

Shortage of farmers, advances in technology boosting use of machinery

Green light

2011-04-08 11:07

F1 sponsors expect lucrative returns from Shanghai pit stop

Waiting for drivers' seat

2011-04-08 11:07

Lack of sponsorship appears to be why Chinese drivers have yet to race in a Formula 1 event

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