Christoph Stark: Two decades in China
2010-12-23 13:34:04
Christoph Stark has the same polished appearance as many Western CEOs. But it is when he talks in fluent Chinese - not only everyday speech but also business and even philosophical musings - the 56-year-old German really begins to impress.
Country 'got old before it got rich'
2010-12-23 11:34:47
China will prioritize more home-based care services for its growing aged population during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) period, said the civil affairs minister.
Xinmao cable guy going Dutch
2010-12-22 13:36:18
Du Kerong, the man behind the Chinese surprise 1-billion-euro ($1.3 billion) bid for the Dutch cable maker Draka, has led a turbocharged life that has seen him rise from humble origins to senior air force officer and entrepreneur, getting by on as little as four hours of sleep a night.
Audits boost country's 'immunity' to economic illness
2010-12-22 11:11:36
The auditor-general of China's National Audit Office (NAO) described China's auditing system as the country's "immune system", which helps check and stem irregularities - before, during and after they occur.
Outgoing WTO envoy says reform should be continued
2010-12-22 10:34:17
China's outgoing ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) said the nation's reform and opening-up should continue, but the future impetus will come from the inside, instead of foreign pressure.
The man behind Microsoft
2010-12-20 09:45:45
There may be few executives in Microsoft who are more capable than Craig Mundie to talk about the US software giant's China strategy.
AstraZeneca appoints new vice-president
2010-12-17 14:21:34
International pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced the appointment of Steve Yang as vice-president and head of research and development (R&D) for its Asia and emerging markets business, which is to take effect on Jan 6, 2011.
HK's securities watchdog to change CEO
2010-12-09 17:27:56
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced Wednesday that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin Wheatley will leave the commission next summer.
GEB lifts yuan-based funds
2010-12-09 09:27:47
Riding on the sizzling performance of China's Growth Enterprise Board (GEB), yuan-denominated funds further consolidated their strength in the domestic venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) markets outdoing their US dollar counterparts in the first 11 months of 2010.
Speed of 'Light'
2010-12-01 16:45:25
Young entrepreneur was one of the first in China to recognize the potential of solar power.
Chang Zhenming may become chairman of CITIC Group
2010-12-01 15:40:02
Chang Zhenming, the vice-chairman and president of China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC) Group, may succeed Kong Dan to be appointed as the group’s fifth chairman, caing.com reported Wednesday.
Healthcare coverage to expand across the country
2010-12-01 15:06:56
China's health insurance program - the world's largest with more than 1.2 billion people covered - will be reinforced to ensure government pays a larger portion of medical expenses, said a top health official.
