Business
Quotable
2015-03-27 07:30
"We should emphasize the market's role in allocating resources to maintain a competitive environment. As part of this effort, China will step up enforcement of its anti-monopoly law."
Green-field hopes in land of the tulips
2015-03-27 07:30
Chinese businesses invested a record 1.1 billion euros in the Netherlands last year, the country's Foreign Investment Agency says.
Insurance giant looks to China for growth
2015-03-27 07:30
Lloyd's of London, plans to double its premiums in its China platforms to 900 million yuan in 2015 due to the country's market potential.
Royal Mail to deliver in China
2015-03-27 07:30
The UK company whose heritage began with delivering mail on the orders of Henry VIII in 1516 is joining China's e-commerce boom by opening a storefront on Alibaba's Tmall Global marketplace, selling British goods to Chinese consumers online.
Output falls to its lowest in a year
2015-03-27 07:30
Manufacturing activity has deteriorated to the lowest point in almost a year after a rise in February, prompting market speculation that the government will inject further liquidity into the economy as soon as April.
Managers optimistic about economy but worried about company prospects
2015-03-27 07:30
Chief executive officers have less confidence in growth prospects for their businesses amid China's economic restructuring, even as most of them continue to remain bullish on the size and strength of the Chinese economy, a survey has found.
Tourist influx set to grow, report says
2015-03-27 07:30
China's tourism industry will reportedly grow by 7.5 percent this year, a tick above the expected GDP growth rate for the nation's overall economy.
Anti-graft agency backs corruption fight
2015-03-27 07:30
China's anti-corruption campaign is leaving an impression nearly 7,000 kilometers away.
Wales sets the table for Chinese investors
2015-03-27 07:30
As China expands its investment in the UK, Wales, best known for its food and drink as well as its agricultural industries, is keen on drawing some of that investment its way.
Restoring faith in nuclear power
2015-03-20 07:37
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has recognized China's contribution toward the nuclear safety enhancement work required at Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Scars of Chernobyl remain
2015-03-20 07:37
For Valeriy Slootsky, the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 changed everything. "In those times, I was assured of the future. It was not just a hope. I was sure of it, that everybody has jobs, and everybody was employed. But after the Chernobyl disaster, it all changed."
Quotable
2015-03-20 07:37
"If the downturn affects employment and incomes, or comes close to the bottom line for growth, we will stabilize policies and the market's long-term expectations, while enhancing target policy control to stabilize confidence."
UK business welcomes China's new normal
2015-03-20 07:37
With new normal becoming the catchphrase to describe China's economic situation, British business leaders and experts say it will bring more opportunities for UK companies.
Merck's clear vision in China
2015-03-20 07:37
Karl-Ludwig Kley, chairman of the executive board at Merck, says among the emerging markets that are the company's main drivers of sales growth, China is the rising star.
Job market in China surges
2015-03-20 07:37
After the weeklong Spring Festival holiday, Wang Jing, 31, began her new job as a human resources specialist at a US multinational company in Beijing after a five-year stint as an HR officer in Beijing Construction Engineering Group.
BAIC motor works to build stronger home-field advantage
2015-03-20 07:37
Like many Chinese automakers dedicated to developing their own brands, BAIC Motor Corp hit a wall during its expansion. Its own brand was losing ground to foreign competitors and has been unsuccessful in breaking free from its public image as a budget brand.
Battlefield where the tanks are cars
2015-03-20 07:37
For Zhu Huarong, competition in China's car industry is akin to war, and in one of its battles domestic automakers are fighting for market share overseas.
Quotable
2015-03-13 08:11
"It is important to decouple economic growth from environmental impact by focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy."
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