China / Business

Domestic firms and financiers boost international links

[2017-03-13 06:53]

Since China began to implement the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, domestic companies have enhanced their cooperation with the regions along the route.

Chinese loans fund Sri Lanka project

[2017-03-13 06:53]

On Jan 11, President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena pushed the button controlling the dam gate that allows water into the Moragahakanda Reservoir, marking the successful operation of the water control project that will have a significant impact on the local economy and society.

China-made? Tick. Top quality? Tick. High-tech? Tick. Oh yes!

[2017-03-13 06:54]

BEIJING - With the unremitting efforts of Chinese industries to move up the global value chain, more consumers around the world are recognizing the higher quality and cutting-edge technology of products labeled 'Made-in-China.'

Nation may rethink stiff e-car targets

[2017-03-13 06:54]

BEIJING - China is considering dialing back or delaying proposed measures aimed at pushing automakers to produce more electric vehicles, after industry feedback that the targets are overly ambitious.

Yuan debt hopes spur hiring of credit research analysts in China

[2017-03-13 06:54]

BEIJING - Speculation that China's 56.3 trillion yuan ($8.2 trillion) bond market is about to go more global is spurring investment funds to hire in the country.

Quotable

[2017-03-12 13:45]

With more capital, the industry enters a new stage of competition and will embrace a shakeup in structure."

Big 3 telecom carriers to hang up on roaming

[2017-03-12 13:45]

The country's three telecom carriers announced on Mar 6 that they will scrap domestic long-distance and roaming charges starting in October, a move that will push telecom carriers to seek new sources of business growth, including cloud computing and big data.

New era dawns for courier services

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Beijing - China's courier service sector entered a new era with the public stock listing of all major players, Ma Junsheng, head of the State Post Bureau, says in an interview with Xinhua News Agency.

Nuclear power boss calls for massive expansion

[2017-03-12 13:45]

A top nuclear industry executive has called for the mass production of Hualong One reactors, with priority given to China's third-generation nuclear technology in future nuclear power projects.

Middle class hoping to sock away wealth

[2017-03-12 13:45]

When he delivered the Government Work Report on Mar 5, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang may have been reflecting the financial aspirations of the nation's 109-million-strong middle class, among other things.

Responsive mainland insurers win consumer trust

[2017-03-12 13:45]

Zhou Lijuan, 33, owner of a flower shop in Shanghai, is expecting her first baby very soon. Over the last few months, she has spent a lot of time talking to dozens of insurance agents in a bid to understand how the policies work.

French joint venture to serve China's elderly

[2017-03-12 13:45]

A joint venture by French nursing home operator Colisee Group and China Merchants Shekou Holdings Co plans to open its first Chinese complex in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in January as the starting point for its ambition to tap the rapidly growing demand for elderly care services in China.

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