China

Economy

More loans for key industries

2011-03-07 08:42

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by market value, will double its lending to China's new strategic industries, including those involved in high-end manufacturing, the service industry and the green sector, during the next three to five years.

Delegations to US, EU will correct trade imbalance

2011-03-07 08:37

China will send two large trade delegations to the United States and two to European Union nations this year to help stimulate its imports, said the head of China's trade promotion organization.

Land available for 10 m new 'affordable homes'

2011-03-07 07:50

China's land watchdog is guaranteeing there will be enough building sites available for the construction of the 10 million affordable homes the country has called for this year and said it will complete a detailed land-use plan before the end of March.

Executives: Outlook is good for business

2011-03-07 07:26

Multinationals plan to increase investment in China over the next five years.

Grain prices 'will be stable'

2011-03-07 07:05

"Sufficient grain reserves help prevent price fluctuation. We have the confidence and capability to keep prices stable," said Zhang Ping, who heads the National Development and Reform Commission.
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China's rare earth industry faces reshuffle: experts

2011-03-06 23:21

A newly released official document, which sets tough emission limits on miners producing rare earths, will force a reshuffle in the industry, Chinese experts and industry insiders said.

Shanghai invests $3.7b on Disneyland project

2011-03-06 23:17

The approved investment for the first phase of the Disneyland project in Shanghai stands at 24.5 billion yuan ($3.7 billion), Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng said Sunday.