Business
On this beach no one is naked
2014-10-03 07:27
For many in China's photovoltaic industry, the solar products trade war between China and Europe is a distant memory. As domestic demand has continued to grow and new markets such as Japan have emerged, the industry finally seems to be back on track.
Cars with a mind of their own
2014-10-03 07:27
Reading a book or texting while driving is unacceptable for many. But things may be about to change, and not such a long time from now. Riding in a car that drives itself is the realization of a science fiction dream, one that is rolling steadily into our futures.
Building creative young minds
2014-10-03 07:27
Lego, the Danish construction toy manufacturer, has revealed a Chinese government-backed pilot program that could see its famous colored building bricks become part of the curriculum for thousands of primary and middle pupils across the country.
Sheep worth their weight in silver and gold
2014-10-03 07:27
The Royal Mint, Britain's official coin manufacturer, has launched its second legal tender lunar coin to woo wealthy Chinese collectors, riding on high sales of its first lunar coin a year ago.
Handfuls of luxury come at a price
2014-10-03 07:27
Ask any luxury retailer in Britain where their highest-spending customers are from these days, and most will say China. The country appears to have an unquenchable thirst for all-things-top-end, which is now compensating for a major slowdown in European spending.
Small site provides big lessons
2014-10-03 07:27
The country will draw practical lessons from the development of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone to reduce limits on foreign capital in services and manufacturing, senior government officials say.
Free trade zone reaches milestone
2014-10-03 07:27
On its first anniversary, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, which epitomizes China's determination to push forward reform and upgrade its economy, has received both praise and criticism.
UnionPay spreading wings beyond China's borders
2014-09-26 08:40
Beyond China's borders generous spending by cardholders helps propel payment system's acceptance
UnionPay International builds global web of service
2014-09-26 08:40
Jenny Tan, a cashier at ION, one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, serves more than 200 Chinese tourists a day, and she has witnessed the fast expansion of UnionPay card use in the mall and in the country.
Overseas trips golden over holiday week
2014-09-26 08:40
Experts: South Korea, Thailand among top choices for mainland tourists
United with Manchester
2014-09-26 09:06
Partnerships with Chinese companies and institutions are helping a former industrial hub in the UK expand
Key projects highlight city's international intent
2014-09-26 09:06
Council officials travel far and wide to sign collaborative agreements that will bring global prestige and jobs
Quotable
2014-09-26 07:07
"The biggest problem for the entertainment industry in China is the absence of good talent agencies."
Northern city throws its doors open
2014-09-26 07:07
Chinese migrants to Manchester are increasingly gaining recognition and becoming an integral part of the city's identity, especially as China's growing global influence is attracting increasing interest in Chinese culture overseas.
Manchester's Chinese community
2014-09-26 07:07
In the 1950s and 60s, Chinese immigration to Britain expanded rapidly with many migrants settling into Manchester. In the 1970s, a new wave of immigrants came to Greater Manchester to join family and friends. Most of those migrants were from Hong Kong.
Growing economies by rights
2014-09-26 07:07
While protection of intellectual property rights for years has been a sticking point for overseas companies thinking of entering the China market, significant progress has been made on many fronts recently, both in China and Europe, to protect those rights.
Europe helps boost yuan use abroad
2014-09-26 07:07
Yuan activities are accelerating across European financial centers including London, Paris and Luxembourg, signaling a big step forward in the internationalization of the currency and Europe's crucial role in supporting this process.
Budding businesses of the digital age
2014-09-19 07:39
Young Chinese entrepreneurs are tapping opportunities from the Internet to realize their dreams
Invaluable lessons from Silicon Valley
2014-09-19 07:39
The 10-day trip to California's Silicon Valley was a mind-blowing experience for Liu Xianran, the 22-year-old founder of an Internet company in Beijing.
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search
Challenging times forecast as growth falls
IMF: China has pivotal role in 2016 economy
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