China / Business

Marriott funds new schools

[2017-06-29 07:47]

A major global hotel chain is on course to raise 13 million yuan ($1.89 million) to build seven primary schools in poverty-stricken regions of China.

Sinopec to help more than 1,000 cataract sufferers

[2017-06-29 07:47]

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, has donated 140 million yuan ($20.5 million) in the past 10 years to help cataract patients with eye surgery in Xinjiang.

Locals move forward in CSR rankings

[2017-06-29 07:47]

Chinese companies have made significant breakthroughs in corporate social responsibility.

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[2017-06-29 07:47]

5G scale tests to begin next year

[2017-06-29 07:46]

China Mobile Communications Corp, the world's largest telecom carrier by subscribers, will start 5G scale tests next year and launch a pre-commercial service in 2019, with an aim to fully commercialize 5G services in 2020.

Cutting-edge cable system starts operations

[2017-06-29 07:46]

A 25,000-kilometer submarine cable system linking Asia, Africa and Europe has entered service, as China United Network Communications Group, a key participant in the cable project, accelerates steps to build internet infrastructure for countries and regions related to the Belt and Road Initiative.

Moutai goes on the hunt for new hires

[2017-06-29 07:46]

Kweichow Moutai Co, the best-known expensive Chinese liquor, is hiring more than 300 new wine-makers, as the company sees its market value grow, with the market for baijiu gradually recovering, and demand expanding as consumer spending rises.

Audit report: China's local government debt under control

[2017-06-29 07:46]

The overall risk of China's government debt is under control and the momentum of steady economic growth is being maintained, according to the country's top auditor.

Top officials: Boost B&R finance links

[2017-06-29 07:46]

Leading officials from international financial institutions - including the IMF - on Wednesday urged governments and companies to speed up their financial connectivity and forge closer links with the private sector, to participate in Belt and Road infrastructure projects.

Phone users get handy power fix

[2017-06-28 07:57]

Ubiquitous social networks, online shopping and mobile games are keeping smartphones constantly busy but they are also draining their batteries. Now, however, that need seems to have been taken care of.

Bike-sharing firms export their own brand of innovation

[2017-06-28 07:57]

BEIJING - China has surprised the world with its economic innovations, with leading bike-sharing companies gearing up for global expansion.

Top economist sees robust yuan

[2017-06-28 07:56]

The yuan will not suffer a sharp depreciation in the coming one or two years and its internationalization remains an "irreversible trend", leading economist and former central bank advisor Li Daokui said on Tuesday.

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