Increased salary expectations

2013-03-18 02:43:25

Salary levels in China are likely to increase in 2013 as the nation expects stable growth in GDP, recruitment consultancy Robert Walters Plc said.

A credit to the global banking system

2013-03-18 02:30:08

UnionPay is the only Chinese bank card organization in the Chinese mainland. Its cards are accepted in 143 countries and regions outside the mainland.

Zhou staying at central bank

2013-03-17 07:36:58

China's longest-serving central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, 65, won approval from the National People's Congress to extend his tenure on Saturday, which analysts called a plus for continuity of financial policies and increasing independence of the bank.

Apple Inc criticized for double-standard warranties

2013-03-16 10:45:31

The world's most popular cell phone producer, Apple Inc, has adopted differential policies for repair and return services in China, CCTV has reported.

Ping An to issue bond to boost capital

2013-03-16 08:03:35

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co of China Ltd is planning a 26 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) convertible bond issue to boost its capital reserves.

Natural gas development high on energy agenda

2013-03-16 08:03:35

The future importance of natural gas in the country's energy mix should be prioritized, and policies should be introduced to boost its development.

Investment in railways rises

2013-03-15 11:02:21

Fixed asset investment in China's railways rose 25.7 percent year-on-year to 37.63 billion yuan ($6 billion) in the first two months of the year.

High hopes for new food safety monitoring

2013-03-15 03:48:18

A new nationwide food safety monitoring system to be implemented this year is expected to improve the quality of major food products, a leading expert said.

Farmland policy reforms requested

2013-03-14 07:03:01

Waste of fields threaten nation's agricultural output, experts say

Central bank focuses on inflation

2013-03-14 07:01:36

The head of the People's Bank of China said on Wednesday his priority is to guard against inflation.

Changan's big push overseas

2013-03-13 16:53:55

Changan is coming out with its response in the form of the Raeton, a mid-end, four-door sedan that will sell for 180,000 yuan in the United States and Europe .

China won't take part in currency wars

2013-03-13 09:33:25

China won't engage in any "currency wars" by depreciating the value of the yuan through monetary easing policies to shore up the economy, as some major economies have done, said a former deputy central bank governor on Tuesday.