China / Business

Staff-less shops zoom into frame

[2017-07-18 07:44]

Chinese e-commerce giant and data technology provider Alibaba Group has just unveiled a cashier-free retail store.

Online retail boom hits international shopping numbers

[2017-07-18 07:44]

Shopping overseas is losing its appeal to Chinese tourists as e-commerce companies cash in on international brand sales, a consumer survey has revealed.

Big small-cap slump drags down indices

[2017-07-18 07:44]

A sharp slump in China's small-cap stocks pulled China's major stock indices lower on Monday, offsetting stronger-than-expected economic growth data.

China sees growth in financial talent

[2017-07-18 07:44]

Chinese nationals represent more than 30 percent of the holders of Chartered Financial Analyst charters, the world's most recognizable financial credential, indicating the country's desire to increase financial talent and open up on a more global basis, according to a senior executive at the CFA Institute.

Slower but robust growth seen in H2, says leading experts

[2017-07-18 07:44]

China's economy may grow slightly slower in the second half of the year but will remain robust supported by improved external demand and domestic private investment, a leading economist at Morgan Stanley said on Monday.

New committee key to financial sector reform and regulation

[2017-07-18 07:44]

BEIJING - China's decision to establish a committee to oversee financial stability and development will be key to reform and coordinated regulation of the financial sector, economists said. "The reason why China has decided to launch a financial stability and development committee is that it could shore up weak links in supervision and strengthen comprehensive coordination," said Lian Ping, chief economist with Bank of Communications.

Automaker to build compact SUV in China

[2017-07-18 07:44]

British premium automaker Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will build its new compact SUV Jaguar E-PACE in China to tap into the craze for such vehicles.

Agricultural imports in 2017 rise rapidly

[2017-07-18 07:44]

China's imports of major agricultural products continued to increase fast in the first five months of the year, driven by price gaps between domestically produced products and imported products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Entrepreneur from Canada finds home from home in Shenzhen

[2017-07-18 07:44]

"In the first week we got here, we completely changed our design," said Asif Khan, from Canada, who is now starting his own business in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.

Ergonomic furniture firms spring into action, riding big demand

[2017-07-18 07:44]

Ergonomic office furniture makers say they have not sat still - riding a booming business in China, where an increasing awareness by office workers of the need for healthy lifestyles has seen them move to alter their sedentary work schedules.

Bayer 'Super Interns' pursue change, gain experience

[2017-07-17 08:24]

Bayer China's top management members have offered internships to eight Chinese university students. The selected students will participate in the 30-day 2017 Bayer Super Intern program in Bayer's Shanghai and Beijing offices between July and August.

Kicking off peak show of Chinese soccer brand

[2017-07-17 08:24]

For Wen Xiaoting, 27, a former fashion magazine editor, soccer club Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng is a brand-building opportunity.

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