Wealthy Chinese to invest $463b overseas

2016-04-01 08:31

In the next 10 years, wealthy Chinese are expected to invest around 30 percent of their assets overseas, amounting to at least 3 trillion yuan ($463 billion; 409 billion euros), according to a report released on March 28 tracking investments by the group.

Rail firms on track to haul the world

2016-04-01 08:31

China Railway Rolling Stock Corp, the country's largest train-maker, plans to build bullet trains and provide other services in developed markets, including the United States and the United Kingdom, over the next five years to compete with established rivals in Europe, Japan and Canada.

Nongfu Spring carving natural path to world

2016-04-01 08:31

Nongfu Spring, the best-selling brand of bottled water in China, has for years marketed itself on being "a little bit sweet" - yet its founder says the strategy now is all about going au naturel.

Analysts: Selling pressure possible for markets

2016-04-01 08:31

Investors in Chinese stock markets will be under mounting pressure to sell if key economic data to be released in April fails to meet expectations and indicates rising inflation is imminent, analysts say.

Banking on the Belt and Road

2016-04-01 08:31

Financial institutions from China and the Czech Republic want to turn the European country into a financial hub by supporting the production of regional goods and services, as well as projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to boost Eurasian connectivity.

Chinese firm moves to tap Scottish oil and gas industry

2016-04-01 08:31

A Chinese company that specializes in geosciences and reservoir technology has opened its first base in Scotland at Heriot Watt University Research Park, a move that is expected to boost the country's embattled oil and gas industry.

Tech titans talk of men and machines

2016-04-01 08:31

What does AlphaGo's recent victory over a world champion player of the ancient strategy game Go mean to Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

Quotable

2016-03-25 08:29

The robust increase in brand value reflects the continued optimism of Chinese consumers, while demonstrating how resilient strong brands are in times of economic turbulence."

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2016-03-25 08:29

Chinese firms set to join FIFA

2016-03-25 08:29

Chinese companies' interest in investing in football globally has been surging due to the sport's huge business potential, experts say.

Green approach attracts Europeans

2016-03-25 08:29

European business representatives and academics expressed confidence that China will offer green industrial technologies to engage countries along Belt and Road Initiative routes to create better connectivity in Asia, Europe and Africa.

Unlocking value in wedlock

2016-03-25 08:29

The aisle is covered with a black fishing net, the flowers blood red. The bride at this medieval and gothic themed wedding is wearing a black-and-red gown, jewelry and a crown with an image of ancient trees and skeletons.

Glittering needle in fashion haystack

2016-03-25 08:29

Hand-embroidered special-occasion dresses like the qipao, a body-hugging one-piece outfit, are undergoing a revival in the Chinese market, thanks to firms such as Tengxun Bridal and, in a sense, the Chinese first lady.

China's latest GDP target 'attainable'

2016-03-25 08:29

The Chinese government's target of maintaining a "sustainable" range of 6 to 7 percent in annual GDP growth is achievable in the coming five years as the country implements structural reforms, according to Angel Gurria, chief of the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Economic restructuring can help others

2016-03-25 08:29

China's transfer of its industrial capacity, as well as skills and other support, would benefit countries such as those in less-developed areas of Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as helping China, experts say.

Value of top 100 brands soars to $525b

2016-03-25 08:29

The value of China's top 100 brands surged 13 percent to $525.6 billion last year despite the economic slowdown, an annual survey shows.

Ratings view shrugged off by finance minister

2016-03-25 08:29

Finance Minister Lou Jiwei has shrugged off the lowered outlook on China's sovereign credit ratings by US ratings agency Moody's Investors Service earlier this month.

British MP helps to bridge business gap

2016-03-25 08:29

Richard Graham believes the responsibility of a member of the British parliament goes beyond participating in national policy debates: He is using his extensive experience in China to help companies in his constituency engage directly with the country.

China needs a branding task force, says UK expert

2016-03-25 08:29

China needs to create a national task force to oversee branding efforts throughout the country, according to one of the world's leading experts on the subject.

Caterpillar digs into Chinese transition

2016-03-25 08:29

Doug Oberhelman has led Caterpillar Inc, one of the world's top construction and mining equipment makers, through an accelerated business cycle, implementing cost efficiencies and lean manufacturing.