China / Business

Liaoning FTZ trades on its strategic location

[2017-04-09 14:12]

The central government announced the launch of the China (Liaoning) Pilot Free Trade Zone on April 1 to revitalize the traditional industrial base of Northeast China and promote international economic and trade cooperation in northeastern Asia.

Berth of a new era as Dalian port rides wave of growth

[2017-04-09 14:12]

The world's largest container ship, MOL Triumph, berthed on April 6 at the Dalian Port Container Terminal in Dalian Jinpu New District, Northeast China's Liaoning province.

World provides smorgasbord for Chinese app startups

[2017-04-09 14:12]

Severe competition and the presence of giants in the domestic market has pushed smaller Chinese app developers to chase success in overseas markets.

English keyboard rings up a huge success for China

[2017-04-09 14:12]

While some Chinese companies are keen on acquiring technologies from developed countries, Wang Jialiang's high-tech startup survived by providing innovative products for the developed markets.

Online giants zero in on AI industry

[2017-04-09 14:12]

SHENZHEN - Executives at Chinese internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent, are making a game-changing shift in strategy to focus on the development of artificial intelligence, believing the next decades will be a golden age for the rapidly evolving industry.

Breathing new life into the death business

[2017-04-09 14:12]

An aging population doesn't just spawn opportunities for companies offering care services for older people. It also means business for startups that focus on what follows next - death.

Banks' debt-for-equity swaps accelerating

[2017-04-09 14:12]

China's biggest banks are accelerating their debt-for-equity program to offload distressed debts and help reduce high corporate leverage.

Business-friendly measures extended

[2017-04-09 14:12]

The Shanghai government has launched a new series of policies to ease enterprises' financial burden.

Bluestar clout earns new partnership

[2017-04-08 07:39]

After joining China National Bluestar (Group), silicon and silicones maker Elkem has embraced new growth opportunities as it shares its technology prowess and management expertise with its Chinese partners.

Elkem embraces sustainability to boost products' quality, value

[2017-04-08 07:39]

Increased focus on sustainable business practices, along with growing demand for renewable energy and low-emission technologies, will drive Elkem Group's growth, said its CEO Helge Aasen.

CSIC first SOE to go big on Xiongan plan

[2017-04-08 07:39]

China Shipbuilding Industry Corp, one of the country's two largest State-owned shipbuilders, has announced that it will make the most of the opportunities expected from the planned creation of the Xiongan New Area in Hebei province.

Reserves of forex stay above $3t mark

[2017-04-08 07:39]

For the second month in running, China's foreign exchange reserves rose slightly in March to steady above $3 trillion.

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