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CPI pushes past 5% as rise in food prices bites

2010-12-17 15:26

China's consumer price index (CPI) in November rose by 5.1 percent year-on-year, the fastest increase in 28 months.

Foreign investments continue to surge

2010-12-17 15:25

The foreign direct investment (FDI) increase in China booked its second-highest surge this year in November.

Decoding what 'steady and prudent' mean

2010-12-17 15:23

The overall tone of the annual Central Economic Working Conference from Dec 10-12 largely followed the same tone of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held earlier this month.

Benefits of 'normalized' monetary policy

2010-12-17 15:19

The tone for 2011 was clear from the Central Economic Working Conference from Dec 10-12: The monetary policy will be changed from "loose" to "stable" and the policy should be "prudent" and "flexible".

'Slow-paced' city gets up to speed

2010-12-17 14:50

Like the country's financial center in the south, Tianjin names many of its streets and roads after various Chinese cities.

Right people become rare commodity

2010-12-17 14:36

Many makers of luxury brands that aggressively expanded in China in recent years are finding themselves caught with a shortage of skilled management.

Emerging from the shadows

2010-12-17 14:36

Coastal Tianjin banks on environmental, new areas to become its own powerhouse.

Foreign trade boost fuels inflation fears

2010-12-17 14:30

Rising demand ahead of the Christmas shopping season boosted China's foreign trade to a historic high in November, even as it triggered speculation of higher interest rates to curb growing inflation.

Electric e-volution underway in China

2010-12-17 14:01

China has around 140 million e-bike users and the number is expected to soar over the coming decade.

Inflation remains key threat

2010-12-17 13:48

Rising inflation, rampant liquidity, hovering home prices and growing trade friction are immediate challenges in China.

Lure of luxury

2010-12-17 13:35

Premier brands are making efforts to tighten their ties with Chinese clients who are driving the development of the luxury sector.

Wheels of change

2010-12-17 13:16

Bicycle production in China is turning a new corner even as more commuters opt for cars.

Personal touch

2010-12-17 13:09

Two-billion-yuan private museum creates waves in tianjin and beyond.

Getting the right blend in China

2010-12-16 10:02

Yunnan province is home to the eponymous Pu'er tea - favored by connoisseurs around the world. But in this scenic mountain region, a quiet race is on for another beverage - coffee.

Printing revolution

2010-12-10 14:35

Private publishers are looking at boom times ahead after the government relaxes rules

Chinese cosmetics giant builds on french debut

2010-12-10 14:27

Shanghai Jawha is stepping up the promotion of its Herborist brand in various European markets to pave the way for its expansion plan.

Electronic words

2010-12-10 14:25

The move to the digital age has transformed the business model of publishing, says Zhou Xuelin, president of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Publishing Group.

Taste of luxury

2010-12-10 14:18

The distributor of Leonidas in China anticipates sales in Shanghai to increase by 30 percent by the end of this year. Many other manufacturers are now targeting China as a market with huge potential. The Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut established a production plant in 2008 in Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province, to enhance its competitiveness.