SFDA tests disputed baby shampoo
2011-11-05 15:09:15
China's food and drug watchdog is conducting a safety test and evaluation of baby shampoo produced by Johnson & Johnson.
Urban, rural income gap narrows
2011-11-05 14:14:28
The income gap between rural and urban residents has narrowed, as income growth for rural residents outpaced that of urban dwellers.
PBOC to regulate 3rd-party payment
2011-11-05 11:52:33
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) unveiled methods outlining how the central bank plans to regulate non-financial organizations engaged in payment and settlement businesses.
China refutes US cyber espionage accusation
2011-11-05 08:24:59
China rejected a US accusation that it uses cyber espionage to steal sensitive economic information and technology from the United States, calling the claim "unprofessional and irresponsible".
HK boosts yuan internationalization
2011-11-05 08:26:16
In its role as a testing ground for the internationalization of the RMB, Hong Kong is successfully building three "bridges" linking the onshore and offshore yuan markets, a Hong Kong official said.
Improved financial governance called for
2011-11-05 08:21:40
The G20 should agree on a plan to improve the governance of international financing and to reform the world's regulation system, analysts said.
Medical and healthcare investment soars
2011-11-05 08:26:16
Investment in China's medical and healthcare industry reached a record $3.5 billion in the first nine months of the year, 2.7 times more than the total amount over the whole of 2010.
Emerging markets pad fall in Chinese export orders
2011-11-05 08:20:40
China's signature trade fair has seen a growth in orders from emerging markets, cushioning a drop in Chinese exports to developed markets.
GDP growth 'set to slow to 8.5%'
2011-11-05 08:26:16
The Chinese economy may register its slowest pace of growth in a decade in 2012, but the country's macroeconomic policies are likely to remain stable next year, said central bank adviser Li Daokui.
Rail ministry in pay pledge
2011-11-05 08:21:40
To ensure construction continues on train line projects, the Ministry of Railways has promised to pay off some of its creditors before Nov 20.
Currency's value rise considered 'reasonable'
2011-11-05 08:21:40
The renminbi is coming close to having a reasonable exchange rate, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming said at the G20 summit.
Business focus: Home improvement
2011-11-04 08:55:41
A taste for the good things in life is feeding China's burgeoning home decoration market.