China's economy expanded by 9.6 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2011.
The government is trying to help SMEs by issuing preferential policies and helping them obtain more funds from banks.
Mainland travellers are able to travel in Taiwan as individuals since June 28, 2011. The move is set to boost relations between the two sides, and benefit both economically.
A timeline of China's monetary moves since 2010. China has switched to a prudent monetary policy to tackle rising inflation and keep economic growth at sustainable pace.
A total of 136 companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs) on China's A-share market during the first five months of this year, according to statistics by Thomson Reuters.
China's CPI rose 5.5% Y-O-Y in May, the highest rate in 34 months, while food prices surged 11.7%.
High-end autos rev up interest in China
What is the role of Hong Kong in helping yuan play a more important role in the global economy?
A business news special for the 30th anniversary of China Daily.
China will face its most severe power shortage this summer. Some regions are already facing power blackouts even before the peak season for power consumption arrives.
Reports about a married billionaire who is chucking it all in to be with his mistress have dominated the headlines.