TCM investigation to protect industry

2013-10-18 00:32:44

China's top traditional Chinese medicine authority has launched a nationwide investigation into the nation's TCM resources, particularly herbs.

Alibaba plots digital revolution

2013-10-18 00:01:13

Ahead of Singles Day, which falls on Nov 11, Alibaba has invited about 30,000 offline stores to participate in the nation's largest online shopping spree.

US debt deal a temporary fix

2013-10-17 23:35:37

The US government is back in business after a last-minute deal late Wednesday night in Washington prevented the government from defaulting on its loans.
Govt putting US economy at risk

Huawei to invest $200m in new UK R&D facility

2013-10-17 07:12:52

Center to have more than 300 researchers

Yuan gains the most in 20 years vs US dollar

2013-10-17 07:12:52

Record high exchange rate comes amid impasse over US debt talks

Cooperation projects inked

2013-10-16 01:38:33

China and the United Kingdom signed on Tuesday 59 cooperation projects ranging from areas such as infrastructure and civilian nuclear power to yuan internationalization, marking the largest economic cooperation effort by the two countries despite previous political spats.

Holding up a mirror to the economy

2013-10-16 01:32:25

Money may not buy happiness but, when it comes to the beauty enhancement department, it sure can help. In China, it appears that as the GDP grows, so does the appetite for cosmetics.

Conference salutes bilateral ties progress

2013-10-15 10:58:20

The China Enterprise Council held its annual conference and a seminar on US-China Provinces Economic and Trade Cooperation in Los Angeles.

Smartphone firm rockets into the US

2013-10-15 00:03:35

Few Chinese companies have managed so far to gain a footprint in the huge and profitable US market. But more Chinese firms are trying to establish a presence there, especially smartphone makers such as ZTE.

Canton Fair to promote yuan use

2013-10-14 23:53:17

Transactions during the China Import and Export Fair, the country's largest trade event, will be for the first time announced in the form of yuan settlement, organizers said on Monday.

Going green can make good money sense

2013-10-14 10:54:06

Government, financial and business leaders are out to convince the world that good climate policy can contribute to strong economic growth.

Riding the wave of big bargain buy-ups

2013-10-14 06:31:59

Weetabix cereal, MG3 hatchbacks, London black cabs, the Lloyds of London building, red wine from Bordeaux and Danish audio equipment maker Bang & Olufsen: They do have some things in common. All were cash-strapped and are now enjoying a fresh lease of life, thanks to Chinese companies.